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.