Modern in MN

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The evolving tale of our modern home project in Minnesota.

Livable and Done are Not the Same Thing — by Splatgirl — posted on 07-08-2006 21:05 — 12 comment(s) —

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Where to start? The when of when we began this project seems like a forever ago, and I feel like a different person in a different world. Crazy what housebuilding can do to a girl.

Discussing the Details: Concrete Ofuro — by Splatgirl — posted on 04-04-2006 21:12 — 13 comment(s)

The idea of a concrete soaking tub is one that has seen a fair amount of discussion on the boards here in the past, so I decided to dedicate an entry to describing how we went about constructing ours.

Find your complimentary swiffer slippers at the door — by Splatgirl — posted on 02-19-2006 20:45 — 2 comment(s)

I hold my breath as we set the glass deck panels into place, followed immediately by the first of what will be an eternity of dusty footprints!

more interior photos — by Splatgirl — posted on 02-14-2006 20:36 — 10 comment(s)

This is the fun part! Now, if only the dust fairy would pay us a visit and clean up her mess.

A sip of orange juice and things to come — by Splatgirl — posted on 02-09-2006 10:08 — 11 comment(s) —

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One of these days I'll get a chance to compose a proper update, but in the mean time, here's some peeks at whats been going on (and up!)

Duct tape, drywall and a driveway — by Splatgirl — posted on 11-14-2005 09:55 — 5 comment(s) —

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Can you see that light at the end of the construction tunnel? I think maybe I can.

A much overdue update for Modern in MN — by Splatgirl — posted on 09-18-2005 21:36 — 7 comment(s) —

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Yes, we're still building a house. My apologies for the lack of updates...

Walls, plumbing and a stoop — by Splatgirl — posted on 07-31-2005 17:58 — 0 comment(s) —

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Things are moving ahead, although not as quickly as I'd like. I think I've reached the "just get it done" phase.

The roof we thought would never happen and other exciting developments — by Splatgirl — posted on 07-11-2005 21:32 — 7 comment(s) —

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After what seems like FOREVER, we've got a roof. Ironically, it's also stopped raining.

July third — by Splatgirl — posted on 07-03-2005 19:39 — 2 comment(s) —

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The events of our past month can prety much be summed up in four words: still not dried in.

Windows and A LOT of insulation — by Splatgirl — posted on 06-04-2005 22:47 — 5 comment(s) —

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A short but busy week of dawn to dusk work hours for both of us and...suprise...the return of mud!

May 28th, progress with some pain — by Splatgirl — posted on 05-28-2005 16:24 — 2 comment(s) —

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So much has happened in the last two weeks that it's hard to know where to begin. We have been working like absolute maniacs the past week, and last night was the first time all week that we've been home and clean before 10pm. The following is my attempt at a brief run down...

Interior photos — by Splatgirl — posted on 05-13-2005 18:24 — 5 comment(s) —

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May 13th: A few photos I took as the roof decking was being placed.

I'm juggling five balls and they're all muddy — by Splatgirl — posted on 05-12-2005 21:36 — 4 comment(s) —

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There are not words to describe how ill-suited todays' weather was for outdoor activity. It was 35 degrees and raining and a miserable day was had by all. Where do I sign up for summer?

Upper level walls are done — by Splatgirl — posted on 05-05-2005 00:06 — 4 comment(s)

Road restrictions were officially lifted at 12:01 Wednesday morning, and we managed to stick to our plan and get the upper level walls poured today.

April 25th update — by Splatgirl — posted on 04-25-2005 15:04 — 3 comment(s)

When I left off, we were waist deep in mud and wondering what the heck we had gotten ourselves into.

Homeowners vs. Mud — by Splatgirl — posted on 04-05-2005 22:48 — 0 comment(s)

We've been waging war against mud and clay for the last few days and I'm exhausted. Our Saturday was spent shoveling wet, sticky clay so heavy we need to have the massage therapist and the chiropractor on speed dial. Too bad we're not building a Kiva.

Standing around is a valuable skill — by Splatgirl — posted on 03-29-2005 22:30 — 0 comment(s)

I learned early on that one of the essential skills of a GC is to be able to hang around and talk smart with the subs. There's a lot of good information to be had and it's a great way to learn things you might not even realize you need to know. For me, it's also fun to get some insight into how other people view our "unconventional" project.

Photo journal of Modern in MN — by Splatgirl — posted on 03-28-2005 18:24 — 2 comment(s)

I've posted a more comprehensive collection of our construction photos on Flickr.

It's a floor! — by Splatgirl — posted on 03-22-2005 16:50 — 0 comment(s) —

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We were in a race against time and the road restriction schedule to get our upper level floor placed, the radiant heat tubing installed and forms set to have the concrete placed and finished, and I'm happy to report we made it, and with barely a day to spare, as road restrictions will begin at midnight tonight. Whew!

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