Category Archives: Movin’ on UP

When the going gets tough…

Posted on July 15, 2013 by dirk

the tough start potting Obviously I still have a lot of work to do. I just got the stair treads in and I still have a lot of electrical and plumbing to do but one of the benefits of working … Continue reading →

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From the Practical to the Fanciful

Posted on January 25, 2012 by dirk

I’ve been dealing with a smorgasbord of engineering and design issues. The seismic retrofit is done and inspected except for the final application of plywood sheets to solidify the newly reinforced wall areas. With help from my brother (an engineer) … Continue reading →

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November 2011 Update

Posted on November 11, 2011 by dirk

I have been spending a lot of time underneath my house There is a bunch of new metal holding my house together. Drilling concrete and inserting epoxy seems second nature to me now. Of course, now that I know what … Continue reading →

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September 2011 Update

Posted on September 23, 2011 by dirk

The Contractor is Done and now I have a lot of work to do : I have new plumbing, new heating, new electrical and new stairs to design, build and install. You can see a window I am still working … Continue reading →

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