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Title: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 01, 2015, 10:21:53 PM
Finally breaking ground on our home!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 01, 2015, 10:33:23 PM
Congratulations!  An exciting time for you all, I'm sure- enjoy
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Nate on May 01, 2015, 11:34:03 PM
congratulations.  looks like Weston is in the back ground makin up for lost time.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dustoff35 on May 02, 2015, 06:47:41 AM
The work has just begun…
 
Congrats, its an exciting time!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dawg25385 on May 02, 2015, 11:37:34 AM
That's awesome man! We're right behind you, should be about a month or so... in permitting now.

Congrats!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Bob Smith on May 02, 2015, 01:03:55 PM
Permitting is such a wonderful thing. Having to deal with people that don't have a clue what to do except this spreadsheet says you can't do that unless you give us another pile of money.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 02, 2015, 01:46:10 PM
No permits required where I'm building...
Here is what it should look like-
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Bob Smith on May 02, 2015, 01:56:34 PM
Nice, very nice. I really like the wrap around porches. The wife gets the three bay garage and you build a detached shop/garage close by?
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 02, 2015, 02:34:18 PM
Yeah, 60x40 up closer to the road. Part of it will be classroom area. Then we will have a large 8 stall horse barn with tack room and man office centrally located on the property.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Sammconn on May 02, 2015, 05:35:19 PM
Looks awesome. It's always nice getting around the permitting crap, make things run so much better. Like said before, now the work begins! Congrats!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Flyin6 on May 02, 2015, 09:23:23 PM
That looks great!

Can anyone say mansion!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 02, 2015, 09:25:45 PM
Ol boy was still out working this eve
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Flyin6 on May 02, 2015, 10:04:42 PM
That's a Cat 953C, yes?

That's my dream machine!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Bob Smith on May 02, 2015, 10:58:27 PM
That's a Cat 953C, yes?

That's my dream machine!

We had a 977 at work, that thing would do anything we ask of it. Yellow however, not red.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: JR on May 02, 2015, 11:33:41 PM
Congratulations, we can all go there. How far off the road and acreage?

Maybe a little to easy to see from the air though,,,,,,,,,,

Thermal heating/cooling?

Looks great!!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 03, 2015, 09:58:10 AM
I have been slowly buying out my neighbors. The parent property where the house sits is 60 acres. I own a twenty acre tract across the street and 160 acres next door is promised to me when the old man that lives there now doesn't want to mess with it anymore. The property I'm on now has 4 springs that run year round. Pond is always full sand stocked with bass and catfish. Abundant population of deer and turkey. About twenty acres of natural hardwoods. A wet weather/spring fed stream that runs year round. House is 975 feet off the road. It's by no means low profile. It is my wife's Camelot. (I'd live in a Morton building with a bunk bed) lol. We have 9 kids between us, so this should be enough room for them. There are provisions for a bug-out site within a reasonable distance on site that make the location even more perfect.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Flyin6 on May 03, 2015, 08:06:32 PM
I like it
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Post by: KensAuto on May 03, 2015, 08:43:33 PM
Nice. A little bigger than my 1 acre for sure.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dawg25385 on May 03, 2015, 11:06:22 PM
Very very nice. Love the farm house style!

I know i said it once already, but huge "congrats!".
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Flyin6 on May 04, 2015, 08:48:00 AM
Nice. A little bigger than my 1 acre for sure.
That house and garage alone is more than 1 acre!

May have to have a poll on who has the most square footage, and we already know who wins that one!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Atkinsmatt on May 04, 2015, 09:11:53 AM
Congrats.  Great place you have going there.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: KensAuto on May 04, 2015, 10:46:52 AM
That house and garage alone is more than 1 acre!
May have to have a poll on who has the most square footage, and we already know who wins that one!

I've been reading Game of Thrones in my spare time, so the first thought I had was " Great Hall of Weston", and their banner would have a black Glock!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: moto123 on May 04, 2015, 01:15:56 PM
I am interested to know why you prefer the garage to be separated from the house?
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: EL TATE on May 04, 2015, 02:08:17 PM
That, my friend, is a good lookin' spread there. Congratulations. Aesthetics aside, I wish my garage was separated, just for fire safety.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: cruizng on May 04, 2015, 03:18:42 PM
Congrats on the new Digs!! Should be a blast..
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Sammconn on May 04, 2015, 09:51:57 PM
That house and garage alone is more than 1 acre!
May have to have a poll on who has the most square footage, and we already know who wins that one!

I've been reading Game of Thrones in my spare time, so the first thought I had was " Great Hall of Weston", and their banner would have a black Glock!
Ken, that banner idea is awesome.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 05, 2015, 02:16:13 AM
There are a couple reasons for the detached garage... main one being because, "that's what momma wanted". Really not much to explain after that but also, grants a little more time in the event someone leave a pile of gas rags next to a pile of saw dust and tries to burn the place down. Then we have the fact that I can test and tune the lawn mower without filling the house with exhaust fumes. But most importantly, for whatever reason, the money of the operation, "Momma" that is.... It's what *she* wanted! lol!

I appreciate the congrats and kind comments! This is going to be an undertaking of mega proportions. I will keep this thread updated as we go! The greatest, for me anyways is on cold winter mornings, I can look out my big bedroom window in my shorts and flip flops ad wait for that walking venison doe loin to mosy by down the tree line at 150 meters, then step outside, and fill my tag... Is that really hunting?? No, It's population management! It's feeding less fortunate families.. (loins fer me tho). I will obviously still hunt my stands on top of the bluff, but I wont have to get up so dang early to make the trek. just get dressed and step off!

I am so tired of living in the subs I cant stand it! I mean, the other day I was out on my own damn porch cleaning the duty guns when one of my jerk off neighbors decides to call the cops on me... Yeah, that didn't go over very well! Did I mention, I was voted in high school most likely to be booted out of a homeowners association?? I mean if you cant use your four wheeler to pull up rose bushes without offending some hippy ass hole, what can you do anymore? One day I had a sick calf, so I took him to the vet and he shot him full of high powered abx's. One of those kinds, It's either going to kill him, or fix him. I left him in the stock trailer and pulled it to the house so I could keep an eye on the little fella and three days later, I got a letter advising me of all the covenants I had broken... (they didn't even ask how the calf was... he made it by the way)

If any of ya'll have any suggestions on anything during the building process, don't hesitate to speak up. If you have any experience with certain products, mainly windows! let me know!

Stay Staunch gents
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 05, 2015, 06:50:49 AM
Pella Windows - out of Pella Iowa - owner is (was) a good guy, hunter etc. was dying of some form of cancer when I met him.  Great, American made products, but not on the cheap end by any means.  Have some cool features, in addition to high efficiency, like blinds (louvres) between the glass so they never get dusty or blow in the wind  8)
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dustoff35 on May 05, 2015, 08:45:02 AM
Cudakidd is right-on.  Pella makes a nice product.  I had Kolbe & Kolbe installed on my last house build, also a nice window. Anderson makes a good window also, I have 21 year old Andersons on my house now and have not had any problems.  I used Anderson windows on my recent garage-build too.

Caution: No permitting usually means no inspections;  so make sure your general contractor is technically proficient, has control of his sub contractors and visits the build site daily.  Remote build sites are often the target of thieves, so frequent if not continuous presence is advisable.  Install a concealed trail camera or two at the job sight.

You should visit as often as you can too and do so with a critical eye.  Its easy to get caught up in the excitement of the build and overlook or gloss over problems.  There WILL be problems.  Make sure they stop and fix them while they are easy to fix.  Its easier to get stuff corrected before the contractor gets paid than after.

We have built two houses using general contractors.  One was a semi-custom just outside of Clarksville, TN and the other one a full-on custom in the NW suburbs of Chicago.  Completely different but enjoyable experiences both times.  I GC'd a large house-like-garage here in KY and really enjoyed doing that.  The ability to spec-out every component and control the process was nice. 

If you have any questions during the build, ask here or pm.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Flyin6 on May 05, 2015, 08:51:49 AM
Windows: Pella are good
IMHO Anderson are tops. I have the series 200 in my casa, but if you have the cashola, then series 400 definitely. Lifetime warranty lada, lada, lada

And they hold up at like 8" which allows me to see out of that big scope sttiin' atop my M1A when I'm linin' up on a coyote.

HOA's...Yea, I'm wit ya!
And
Know what's funny about that?
I'm the HOA president here where we live!

We are mostly good old KY boyz and girlz so most things work out, but I learned the true definition of the word petty!

He has a trailer...they haven't weeded their garden...the light out front is out...They aren't building a garage and blocking my view...and on and on.

But the worst part

was, once as the presiding president, I have to entertain covenant changes and hold a vote.
So one day the recommendation is for no guns. No shooting of any kind here. Me...presiding over a meeting suggesting no guns! Sort of unreal? Yep, that's how I felt.
And the resolution passed! It passed...no discharging of weapons here. So on the forth of July and new years eve and times like that, I do obligatory mag dumps of whatever I have handy (Just cause I can)

So I feel ya...HOA,s or more to the point, real people living amongst wimps and pu___es is a hard thing to do.

So there was this 20 something who had this hot rod truck. He would come into my neighborhood and do burnouts. Said he didn't like the "Rich bastards (his words) moving into his area. So he would harass the women and folks here. I was away in Kandahar. I come home and learn of this, and wouldn't ya know it, he pulls one of his stunts, and right in front of my house. I think he was marking his territory or some adolescent thing like that.

So I marched right over to that house where a small gathering of hillbillies were celebrating their "Victory". Well I walked right up to this boy, say 25 and knocked him out. Well, actually choked him down then started on the rest of them. The police came and I had to go down and have coffee with the colonel.

It was a nice visit. He asked me not to kill any of them. I thanked him and his officers who I admire immensely for their good work and we parted company. I then went to that "Boy's" father and told him and his people to never come back on my street again. That was over 5 years ago and they have not been back. In fact some of them even wave at me now!

Amazing what sort of correction you can achieve with the proper application of discipline!

Sorry for the rant...the quoffee is flowin'
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dustoff35 on May 05, 2015, 08:56:01 AM
Says Don the DOT...
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Flyin6 on May 05, 2015, 08:57:58 AM
Why you beatin' me down?   :o
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dustoff35 on May 05, 2015, 09:02:10 AM
No BDBD (Big-Don-Beat-Down) intended…

Lose your phone again?
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Atkinsmatt on May 05, 2015, 09:13:49 AM
I used Pella in my house.  I am a Super and Quality Control Manager for a CG doing Military Construction.  I will try to help if you have and questions.  Maintain presence on site and ensure that problems are caught and fixed early.  It will be cheaper to fix now and faster as well.  Can't cut it twice and make it longer.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Nate on May 05, 2015, 11:37:35 AM
i would have to give a nod to anderson windows as well.  but that may be just because they are made 14 miles from where i grew up and a lot of the families were employed by them as well.  as a matter of fact you can see the anderson windows plant in the movie grumpier old men when they are at the ploka fest in down town stillwater, MN. (thats where i was born)

https://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&site=&source=hp&q=anderson+windows&btnK=Google+Search

sorry for the derail, not offten i get to talk about MN or WI.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: moto123 on May 05, 2015, 01:14:45 PM
There are a couple reasons for the detached garage... main one being because, "that's what momma wanted". Really not much to explain after that but also, grants a little more time in the event someone leave a pile of gas rags next to a pile of saw dust and tries to burn the place down. Then we have the fact that I can test and tune the lawn mower without filling the house with exhaust fumes. But most importantly, for whatever reason, the money of the operation, "Momma" that is.... It's what *she* wanted! lol!

That's as good of a reason as any!  It's funny because although my reason is the same, my end result is the opposite.  My wife refuses to walk outside through the snow and ice to retrieve me or any tools.  So all garages, shops, sheds, etc are required to be directly attached to the house.  I might be able to get away with a short enclosed walkway, but that would be pushing it.  :)
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 05, 2015, 02:38:58 PM
Thanks for the heads up guys! My general comes highly regarded and a good friend of mine is business partners with him. We have an area home builders association that takes care of the riff raff builders like the mafia. I'm not sure if yall remember but we (in Joplin) had a little wind storm come through almost four years ago that destroyed a third of our town. Dozens of gypsy contractors rolled through and stole a lot of people's money and left them with half finished houses. Basically all the local GOB builders got together and formed a union... I mean an "association". They QC each other and keep everyone honest. If you screw up and fail to take remedial action you are banished from the HBA and subsequently your licensure. But regardless, my years as a young lad building the Dallas suburbs and supervising immigrants will lend me a hand here!

Secondary to that, it is only a mile from where I work so I can be an ever present thorn in their side... Thirdly, I have remote viewable surveillance at the gate and in the property shortly... My phone dings every time someone crosses the threshold. Pipe fencing and natural geography lend itself to only two routes by which the mounted individual could enter. I have been looking in to some options for placing a perimeter wire of some sort that will alarm when it's broken. But the cost is tremendous and with the livestock I don't think it will work.

Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 05, 2015, 05:19:28 PM
i would have to give a nod to anderson windows as well.  but that may be just because they are made 14 miles from where i grew up and a lot of the families were employed by them as well.  as a matter of fact you can see the anderson windows plant in the movie grumpier old men when they are at the ploka fest in down town stillwater, MN. (thats where i was born)

https://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&site=&source=hp&q=anderson+windows&btnK=Google+Search

sorry for the derail, not offten i get to talk about MN or WI.

DOT ACTIVITY

Hey Nate, had an Aunt that lived up against the NE corner of the Prison Farm in Stillwater!  Used to sled on a hillside out the back yard and creep around the property some, but not very far!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Nate on May 05, 2015, 07:31:52 PM
my mom used to do tours there at the old prison and I had a soldier from bayport during the beginning of the Iraq war.  small world definitely.
Title: Moving the ball
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 08, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Basement flooded a bit! Good thing we hadn't moved in the furniture!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Nate on May 08, 2015, 08:05:32 PM
did you at least get the youngins and all go fer a swim?
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 08, 2015, 11:15:19 PM
Man,  the rich folk and their indoor swimming pools......

Congrats and keep us posted.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 12, 2015, 10:04:27 PM
Got the footings formed up today. Prolly be pouring mud in them tomorrow... One issue found- with the rain it appears a bit of a spring has found its way through the natural voids in the rocks. Could be such a thing when we fill the water will A. find a new route and push out down hill where it's supposed to, B. Make its way around in the drain pipe we are installing or, C. Find its way into the basement. In the event C occurs I've opted to build a sump pit. Luckily the new spring is in an area of the basement which will be un-finished!
Progress pic
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Sammconn on May 12, 2015, 10:47:32 PM
That is one serious footprint! Congrats and stay on top of your crews like others have mentioned. Nice that the water showed up at this stage. At least you are aware of it and can plan in some contingencies.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 12, 2015, 10:59:21 PM
Got the footings formed up today. Prolly be pouring mud in them tomorrow... One issue found- with the rain it appears a bit of a spring has found its way through the natural voids in the rocks. Could be such a thing when we fill the water will A. find a new route and push out down hill where it's supposed to, B. Make its way around in the drain pipe we are installing or, C. Find its way into the basement. In the event C occurs I've opted to build a sump pit. Luckily the new spring is in an area of the basement which will be un-finished!
Progress pic

That looks like a nice training berm.....jus sayin.  Makes me want to run some drills
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: JR on May 12, 2015, 11:42:40 PM
That nice dual axle trailer looks looks lost in there. You can have an indoor range!!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 13, 2015, 06:17:01 PM
That nice dual axle trailer looks looks lost in there. You can have an indoor range!!

Can't think of any reason not to train outside really!
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 13, 2015, 06:23:04 PM
My little personal spot of heaven
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Dawg25385 on May 13, 2015, 06:45:40 PM
My little personal spot of heaven

Super jealous... I'd love to have a private range like that.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: KensAuto on May 13, 2015, 08:33:57 PM
That's awesome.
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2015, 12:23:29 AM
thistle eradication today- phase one, knock them down before they bloom!
Why did God make thistles anyhow?
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2015, 12:25:20 AM
View toward house from the pond
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2015, 12:28:00 AM
Time to put a new floor on the trailer... Wonder if the concrete guys will miss some of those Crete treated form boards from their trailer??
Title: Re: Groundbreaking Day
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2015, 12:45:25 AM
Saved this little fella from meeting his maker... The girls offered up a smorgasbord of banana, tomatoes, lettuce and even a few flowers out of mommas Mother's Day bouquet!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on May 14, 2015, 11:17:42 AM
Oh man that pond is awesome. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on May 14, 2015, 11:20:38 AM
What kinda chinaman lookin tractor is that?

You have thistles, I have honey suckle, wild roses and poison ivy.

Place looks awesome!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2015, 01:54:17 PM
What kinda chinaman lookin tractor is that?

You have thistles, I have honey suckle, wild roses and poison ivy.

Place looks awesome!

This is a Mahindra. The number one selling tractor in the world. This is the 4035 model. Will work all day long next to your larger John Deere, cost me half as much, with customer service that's twice as good. ;) I have had JD's, Kubotas, and MF's, and by far I am more impressed with this guy. The company is based in India but they manufacture and assemble world wide and most importantly here in the USA.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: moto123 on May 14, 2015, 02:13:24 PM
The dealer presence in a particular area seems to have a lot to do with tractor brands.  When I lived in Wisconsin Case IH was the preferred choice.  Here in in Illinois (literally 20 minutes away from John Deere world headquarters) the deere dealers are awesome and it's really the only brand of used tractor available within an hour.  I've got 3 family members that work for deere and I can tell you they pay their employees very well.  Part of their theory is that paying local employees an awesome wage will get the best engineers and designers to design the most reliable equipment.  In the compact tractor market that we are talking about thou, it is very easy for any other company to reverse engineer the designs and end up with basically the same functioning tractor.

That being said, I still could not purchase the deere Gator.  Review flyin6's gator build project for more info on these.  The Polaris ranger was leaps and bounds better when I purchased mine 2 years ago.  Plus it helped that my brother works at a Polaris dealer, so I was able to get an equivalent "family" discount on either that or the gator.

Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on May 14, 2015, 10:35:09 PM
What kinda chinaman lookin tractor is that?

You have thistles, I have honey suckle, wild roses and poison ivy.

Place looks awesome!

This is a Mahindra. The number one selling tractor in the world. This is the 4035 model. Will work all day long next to your larger John Deere, cost me half as much, with customer service that's twice as good. ;) I have had JD's, Kubotas, and MF's, and by far I am more impressed with this guy. The company is based in India but they manufacture and assemble world wide and most importantly here in the USA.
I'm speechless (for once)

Hindu chinaman tractor...what's the world comin to?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 14, 2015, 10:51:12 PM
You do realize your JD was built and exported from India as well right? The only JD made here anymore are combines, t series and headers??
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on May 15, 2015, 02:26:23 AM
Beautiful land, my wife would crazy over a frog or toad (she does have me).

I here lots of good about Mahindra, wondered about the. It does sound Indian. Wish I had something to use it on.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 15, 2015, 02:30:23 AM
Beautiful land, my wife would crazy over a frog or toad (she does have me).

I here lots of good about Mahindra, wondered about the. It does sound Indian. Wish I had something to use it on.

They run about 22 in road gear... And you can clutch and shift on the fly on high side... Convertible, faux leather upholstery... Four wheel drive... DOT lighting... No real reason not to use it for daily driving! I took a girl to prom on my old Massey in HS...
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 15, 2015, 06:35:39 AM
All I can say is Thank God the kids take after your wife.  What a beautiful crew you have there.  May the Lord continue to bless you.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 15, 2015, 06:40:27 AM
All I can say is Thank God the kids take after your wife.  What a beautiful crew you have there.  May the Lord continue to bless you.
Why thank you sir! (I guess that's a compliment?!?) ;) they are definitely the best thing about being me!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 15, 2015, 06:41:14 AM
The whole fam damily from Easter!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on May 15, 2015, 08:15:44 AM
Great looking crew H.C.

I hear good things about that hindu tractor as well

My J.Deere was built in Macon Ga. The engine is a Yanmar jap engine made over there from rice stalks and I'm sure most of everything else were made my chinamen out of scrap American metal, but at least the green paint was sprayed on in Georgia!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 22, 2015, 08:09:19 PM
Safe room and armory
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 22, 2015, 08:11:20 PM
8" thick walls and 12" ceiling (concrete) hidden in the bowels of the basement
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 22, 2015, 08:13:27 PM
Walls formed up
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on May 22, 2015, 08:14:51 PM
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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: BobbyB on May 22, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 22, 2015, 10:30:04 PM
8" thick walls and 12" ceiling (concrete) hidden in the bowels of the basement

That's a very nice sized "wine cellar" you have there Blaine....... ;)
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Sammconn on May 22, 2015, 10:50:25 PM
Now that is an excellent use of some basement square footage!
Looks like things are rolling along well for you.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on May 23, 2015, 02:54:58 AM
Impressive.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on May 23, 2015, 01:39:02 PM
That is legit...
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: moto123 on May 26, 2015, 01:17:27 PM
You do realize your JD was built and exported from India as well right? The only JD made here anymore are combines, t series and headers??

Ya most of the stuff is designed here and is made elsewhere, or at least components of it.  My tractor specifically was made entirely in Japan, I believe basically the same as the Yanmar branded tractors.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on June 10, 2015, 05:56:30 AM
Walls are poured and cured, basement floor is in and the cat is back on scene backfilling!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/10/0ddd77d10c318ee4888ef86d9c05af71.jpg)
Safe room/armory
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/10/05682eb45b7730753d617958deafb224.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/10/566bbc23409073b17f2727d584da8724.jpg)


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 10, 2015, 09:00:45 AM
I like that ^^^^
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 10, 2015, 12:24:54 PM
Things are coming right along.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on June 10, 2015, 12:42:13 PM
Looking good Blaine! You picked out a vault door yet?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 10, 2015, 08:41:48 PM
Nice Blaine.  Might I suggest that even with a vault door that concealment is a good strategy.  A book case made to look built in, but pivoting on a hidden bearing pin with a magnetic latch would provide a great way to disguise it.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on June 11, 2015, 12:00:12 AM
So the door going in to the safe room is just a heavy tri-hinged/tri bolted fire/security door. When I refer to the "armory" portion, I would be more correct to call it a magazine or a cache of sorts. This will be where all of the bulk stuff is held. I like the idea of making the entry into that section similar to a vault cage. Like where you would draw your weapon. Simply functionable, but mostly nostalgic. As far as where immediate use weapons and turn out gear go. They are stored in another section of the house. Hidden but more quickly accessible. You will have to stop by and I will show you. This room I'm showing is mostly for bulk catastrophe/fire safe storage and weather emergencies, we are all too familiar with in my area. As far as being hidden, this room particular room is in an unfinished portion adjacent to my dungeon where I plan to pick things up and put them down... I will prolly cover the door with something nonetheless.


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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 02, 2015, 07:19:36 PM
Looking out master window
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/02/82000515771ad63c7bc622ea7715fc31.jpg)

Pan from front
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/02/f36b1a5305ad626f54a4eec52d25b86a.jpg)

Standing on garage footing, back of house
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/02/56ba94f1f56afa18702ba0dd8bcd3557.jpg)

Letting the 14 year old drive- only took out two mailboxes and a Hyundai!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/02/7090846852056dfc41c7052aafdc11f3.jpg)


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Post by: cudakidd53 on July 02, 2015, 07:26:56 PM
Is that photo titled "No Fear" or "KNOW FEAR"
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 02, 2015, 08:03:33 PM
Truth be told, I'm more comfortable being shot at than not being in control of any manner of conveyance which moves faster than I can walk-


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Post by: Flyin6 on July 02, 2015, 09:46:58 PM
Love that pic...Definitely a keeper!
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Post by: Nate on July 03, 2015, 08:46:45 AM
Truth be told, I'm more comfortable being shot at than not being in control of any manner of conveyance which moves faster than I can walk

good bit of progress on the homestead there, and I couldn't agree more with this comment.
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Post by: Atkinsmatt on July 08, 2015, 08:35:32 AM
Third that motion.  My 16yo son got his license a couple months ago and it is hard to walk around to the other side of the truck.  I am surprised the grab handles are still firmly mounted.  He does a good job but I defiantly feel the NEED to be in control.

The spread is coming along nicely.
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Post by: JR on July 08, 2015, 04:58:26 PM
I hear you there.

Kinda like the caption, "hold my beer, I'm gonna try somethin"
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Post by: JR on July 08, 2015, 05:02:20 PM
Love the house, specially the drive up rear entrance/parking area.

Is that the "room" in the forground or is it buried?

This would make a great avatar;
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Post by: Wilbur on July 08, 2015, 05:29:23 PM
What a great build! Beautiful spot. Lots of room, no nosy neighbors (or at least if they are they aren't right on top of you!). Very very nice! You are fortunate. And you have a nice looking family I am sure they will love it as well. Best of luck with the build. 
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 09, 2015, 05:25:57 AM
Yessir, that's the room! The concrete cap is formed now. Should be poured when we get a break in the rain... It is under the breezeway to the garage. The concrete cap is the thickness of that their floor joist.... Should take a good hammering!



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Post by: JR on July 10, 2015, 12:51:48 AM
I like it,,,,,
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Post by: EL TATE on July 10, 2015, 06:40:21 PM
It's amazing how fast that is coming along through the camera lens. Looks great!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 10, 2015, 07:26:10 PM
Yeah. Went out there today and the upper level is all framed in now!


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Post by: cudakidd53 on July 10, 2015, 07:34:26 PM
Makes ya giddy doesn't it!  Fun process isn't it-
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 10, 2015, 07:48:15 PM
Well it is now that we decided on windows and doors... Not looking forward to the next big joint decision! I'm probably the least picky person in the world, so I'm pretty go with the flow... But I have to be the voice of reason occasionally to keep us on budget... I get the, "this is my dream house. I want what I want" ALOT.... I have to say, "your dream dear, costs 20,000 dollars more than we have afforded this line item"

I may need to tell the framers to raise the roof on the garage for my apartment before its all said and done! LOL


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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 10, 2015, 08:57:51 PM

I may need to tell the framers to raise the roof on the garage for my apartment before its all said and done! LOL


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You have plenty of room for a detach shop/doghouse :D


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Post by: Wilbur on July 10, 2015, 09:12:38 PM
I may need to tell the framers to raise the roof on the garage for my apartment before its all said and done! LOL

If it is any solace to you my best friend is a crazy high end builder. He deals with changes to projects that would make a tetotaller start drinking. But hus clientele is often known for money that can be weighed by the freight car and brains that wouldn't show up on a gram scale. So he told me about a bathroom he did that by the time they were done putting in radiant heat....tearing it all out to move walls...putting in the special towel heating racks....then moving another wall 6" or so....Yada yada yada...when he was done it was a nice $600K bathroom. Thank God in heaven you're not married to that woman!   I told him for that I want a personal servent to wipe my a**. But his client is happy. We lived in an f'd up world some times.

Good luck with the rest of the build! :) know that it could be worse I guess.
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 11, 2015, 02:11:31 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/11/6be98a9fc8549dad2cd1440a23330d36.jpg)

Third story up!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Nate on July 11, 2015, 02:26:48 PM
sweet deal
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Post by: JR on July 11, 2015, 06:36:56 PM
Looks great, but we need, no DEMAND more pictures. Us simple folk need simple entertainment. 
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Post by: Sammconn on July 11, 2015, 07:46:56 PM
Coming along nicely!
Man it just keeps looking bigger and bigger.
Not what I remember from the original renderings you'd posted.
Maybe I just didn't quite get the scale.
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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 11, 2015, 07:54:44 PM
Looks amazing Blaine... And the setting and land, man... Really happy for you and your family.

And I hear ya loud and clear on the upgrades... We just went through that, done now though


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Post by: Flyin6 on July 11, 2015, 09:33:52 PM
Seriously, I'd strongly consider adding a roof to that! ;)
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Post by: Bob Smith on July 11, 2015, 09:52:04 PM
Looks amazing Blaine... And the setting and land, man... Really happy for you and your family.

And I hear ya loud and clear on the upgrades... We just went through that, done now though


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Kyle, they haven't even started it yet. You may think you are done with upgrades but I am betting the wife isn't finished yet.

That is looking great Blain, Nice setting for a nice home.
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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 11, 2015, 10:26:13 PM

Looks amazing Blaine... And the setting and land, man... Really happy for you and your family.

And I hear ya loud and clear on the upgrades... We just went through that, done now though


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Kyle, they haven't even started it yet. You may think you are done with upgrades but I am betting the wife isn't finished yet.

That is looking great Blain, Nice setting for a nice home.

My wife is the saver, I'm the spender :D She did get her A/C though, and ginormous kitchen


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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 16, 2015, 03:14:49 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/16/67601a415d2b3adeb720a5c2188304d6.jpg)

Getting a little further along. My concrete sub, Sergio, electrocuted himself and may lose an arm (quick prayer for him) so some of the concrete work is currently on the back burner. Pretty much all framed up. Roof kit is enrt and we are ahead of schedule.

Take a look here and you will get an idea of our color scheme-
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/16/38ba9cdb30ffbe1cf4321efa90e12c3d.jpg)
Liking the shades of brown, stained doors and plank shutters. So far on budget... Excavation and backfill has broken over center but we knew that would happen the first day we broke ground! This house is built on solid rock just shy of needing explosives.


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on July 16, 2015, 11:03:46 AM
I still think it should have a roof!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 16, 2015, 02:06:37 PM
Idk?? Kinda liking the Mexican Adobe cottage feel!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Nate on July 16, 2015, 02:16:42 PM
they are haulin butt on the framing
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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 16, 2015, 02:17:44 PM
What's the green? are they using insulation panels or is that just a different kind of house wrap?

Lookin good! And big!
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Post by: Sammconn on July 16, 2015, 02:25:43 PM
I still think it should have a roof!
I'm with Don here, lol.
Looks great!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 16, 2015, 02:42:30 PM
The green is the zip plank. It is OSB with a heavy sealant on it. It tongue and grooves together as opposed to butting up flush. Even though it's tongue and groove the seams are still taped. The wrap will go on after.


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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 16, 2015, 02:46:16 PM
Ahh cool thanks for the explanation
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Post by: Sammconn on July 16, 2015, 02:46:34 PM
The green is the zip plank. It is OSB with a heavy sealant on it. It tongue and grooves together as opposed to butting up flush. Even though it's tongue and groove the seams are still taped. The wrap will go on after.


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Well that is cool. I was wondering the same and got beat to the punch.
The T&G would make installation much easier. Always hated needing to be an octopus to do the sheathing.
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 16, 2015, 06:51:49 PM
The green is the zip plank. It is OSB with a heavy sealant on it. It tongue and grooves together as opposed to butting up flush. Even though it's tongue and groove the seams are still taped. The wrap will go on after.


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I was wondering myself...Now that's cool stuff!
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Post by: Nate on July 16, 2015, 07:52:45 PM
what are you going with as far as insulation?  are you going rolled pink type stuff or are you going full spray foam type insulation?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 16, 2015, 08:13:04 PM
I love the sprayed in foam.  I've had it in two houses.  Not cheap but very effective.  Make sure you get all your conduit and wire drops in because its impossible once the foam is in
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 16, 2015, 08:26:20 PM
Little bit of both Nate. Going to do a lot of sound proofing on certain interior rooms. Those will be batted. Still researching the spray stuff. It's pretty common in our region on new construction.


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Post by: Flyin6 on July 16, 2015, 10:46:00 PM
Little bit of both Nate. Going to do a lot of sound proofing on certain interior rooms. Those will be batted. Still researching the spray stuff. It's pretty common in our region on new construction.


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HC, I did extensive sound proofing in my house.

Interior walls got bat or spray in stuff

Then one day Heather comes upstairs, been crying. She says she was yelling forever and no one came. She hurt herself. Then I realized that indeed, you really can't hear very well what is going on just a couple rooms away. Between floors, forget it.

So just a thought, but I moved the girls out of the lower level. Thought if someone did a snatch and grab one night, I'd never get the chance to send them to the fiery pits.
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 17, 2015, 07:38:33 AM
Alright gents! Behold! The garage!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/17/7516d38cea8648649cdd5cca11bef2f3.jpg)

Main living area-
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/17/306f49077189f2a62b2dce59aa0b5651.jpg)

Master suite-
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/17/51d57bcf56d1978f4b8d24846393d2b2.jpg)

That's all you get today!


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Post by: Atkinsmatt on July 17, 2015, 08:12:04 AM
Sure is looking good. 
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Post by: KensAuto on July 17, 2015, 10:27:11 AM
Have you started looking for a maid yet....or 2 or 3....I thought that side building was the "help's" living quarters.
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 17, 2015, 12:07:51 PM
That thing is looking like the neighborhood super Walmart!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 17, 2015, 09:09:01 PM
I look for maids all the time! Mama always says no unless she can pick the gardeners and the pool boy... Lol

Actually brother, we all have jobs to do from me down to the four year old. We don't always have the neatest home but it's always clean.

This is a pretty big home, but a few of the rooms are double booked. Not really much excess. We want it to look nice, but not take your breath away.

My wife spent a lot of years in school and training and works really hard for the money she makes. I've put my butt on the line for a lot of people over the years in support of their American Dream both as a grunt and a contractor and a police officer. I put a chunk of change away living on Top Ramen and pork n beans for my own American Dream and by golly it's time we start capitalizing on it. *Hopefully* we get to enjoy it a good long while before the SHTF...



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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 17, 2015, 10:16:07 PM
Amen! Happy for you guys


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Post by: KensAuto on July 19, 2015, 06:44:47 PM
Amen! Happy for you guys


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Ditto.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 19, 2015, 11:19:06 PM
Looking good HC.  I know you have to be testing your patience waiting on it to be finished.  How's Sergio, the sub that got electrocuted?  Any update?  Will he keep the arm?
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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 22, 2015, 10:09:25 PM
Raise the roof!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/2b6cd0d4b6b556e224e5acab4afbbb27.jpg)

As for Sergio. They are trying desperately to save his arm. Don't get too many updates unless I happen to catch a mud slinger on scene. Even then communication in English is challenging.


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 22, 2015, 10:35:32 PM
Looking good.  Thanks for the update on Sergio.  How does electrocution lead to a potential of lost arm?  Just curious.  Prayers for him.
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Post by: Dawg25385 on July 22, 2015, 10:39:08 PM
Burned from the inside out, isn't it? From the conduction of high voltage?


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Post by: Higher Caliber on July 22, 2015, 11:56:09 PM
When more electricity enters the body than it can absorb it exits, microwaving you from the inside out. Really a horrible sight. I've unfortunately seen a few electrocution deaths and they are by far the worst. I've heard before from electricians they would rather take a blast from 220 than get locked up by 110. I guess a 110 circuit will hang on to you until it trips, where as a 220 will knock you away. I'm not sure what Sergio got in to. My general said he was tampering with a transformer some way.


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 23, 2015, 12:01:53 AM
Yes, 110 causes muscle contractions so you hang onto the wire.  That is why electricians test wires hanging from the ceiling by swiping them with the back of their hands (crazy but true).  220 will blow you off of the wire.

Transformers are a whole different game.  Depending on whether he got on the primary or secondary side, he could have had a lot of voltage.  However, as tazers show, it is the amperage and not the voltage that kills you.  I took a 130kV shot once off the ignition of my race car.  Very low amperage, but I had to take a seat for a few minutes while the buzz wore off. 110v with low amperage can in fact kill you.

Again, prayers for him and his family.
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 01, 2015, 05:59:31 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/01/7b8d1bd4abd603139a61edcd0970ab68.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/01/eb7d86ac0b8616d52f7b3e1ccee04467.jpg)

Creeping along seems like these days but slowly but surely getting there! How about those 8x8 cedar posts?!?!?


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Post by: cudakidd53 on August 01, 2015, 06:41:39 PM
Impressive architectural lines!  Can't wait to see the final exterior-
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 01, 2015, 06:49:09 PM
Casa HC

I like this so far
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 01, 2015, 07:08:06 PM
Still have to frame up the front porch and the roofs for those and the back deck.

Thinks for the comment on the lines. I actually rendered the house myself a la pencil and sketch pad. A friend of ours plugged it in to his cad. And made it right.... I can't believe people used to draw these plans with ink and rulers... There is so much to think about and even via computer things still don't come out quite right!!

Anyone familiar with acucraft? About to order one of their see thru units-
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/01/6b15da6988f18ab0a70f58b927fe3e03.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/01/1514908f03ba418d2fb7b8ee9c17d236.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/01/18e44397ef005d3485563c3ff3b03ada.jpg)


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Post by: Dawg25385 on August 01, 2015, 08:50:30 PM
8x8 posts are burly! Dang those will look good.


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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 01, 2015, 08:54:14 PM
They will be the same around the front as well. We also are doing the  trim, shutters, porch and deck all in stained cedar.


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Post by: Dawg25385 on August 01, 2015, 09:15:16 PM
Nice!!! Love stained cedar.

We're gonna have cedar posts and beams on our front porch, love the look.

Your place looks bada$$ man. Quite the spread!


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 01, 2015, 09:58:45 PM
Looking good!


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Post by: KensAuto on August 01, 2015, 10:07:05 PM
It keeps getting larger! Looks awesome, and seems to be moving along fairly quickly imo.
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Post by: Sammconn on August 01, 2015, 11:11:01 PM
Looking really good there Blaine!
I was just thinking there should be an update coming soon.
The framing part always is impressively fast. Then it seems to stall as visually nothing seems to change. Even though lots will be going on, it doesn't seem to be as obvious, as walls and roofs are easy to see, roughing in electrical and plumbing don't appear as much going on.
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Post by: cudakidd53 on August 02, 2015, 10:42:25 AM
Really like the two sided fireplace concept, especially in a house large enough to use it!  Why only see one side of the logs blazing?  Gives additional heat, light etc. so cool choice!

Retired teacher friend of mine built a all natural stone one, double sided, on a lake in Boulder Junction, WI that turned out WAY cool, but required a rediculous footing for all the weight.  Could only do two to four courses of stone a day due to weight and stability waiting for the mortar to cure, so it was a slow process for 3 stories!

Keep up the picture flow- was one of the courses I took in high school, pencil, paper, ink and vellum plans and blue-prints, so I know of what you speak!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 14, 2015, 11:13:49 PM
Evening gents,
Been on vacation and came back to lots of progress!
Pic dump GO!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/f127f64db88c81861fbc036027395cf0.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/3bfdf5b99454fbeff3267f5b410977ed.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/9cfc4edc8cb631790134696280ba9cb8.jpg)
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Post by: rasimmo on August 14, 2015, 11:19:51 PM
Coming along nice. You'll be in it in no time.
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Post by: Dawg25385 on August 15, 2015, 12:03:04 AM
Good night nurse, look at that place! Looks awesome Blaine! Love the big posts!


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Post by: Flyin6 on August 15, 2015, 08:16:16 AM
I-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-V-E
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Post by: Nate on August 15, 2015, 12:35:15 PM
very nice.  is there a sky light going in or did they run out of OSB................?
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 15, 2015, 02:53:40 PM
Lol, that's going to be where the chimney is once we get it all lined out... I almost told them to just deck it and cut it out later... Tired of looking at the hole!!! Lol


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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 15, 2015, 02:54:39 PM
Just like around that window! I mean, come on!


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Post by: Nate on August 15, 2015, 04:36:12 PM
I thought maybe you were gonna put a cupola up there and teach the youngins how to snipe the intruders.
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 15, 2015, 05:44:28 PM
That'll be on the barn!


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Post by: Nate on August 15, 2015, 06:08:12 PM
;D
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Post by: Sammconn on August 15, 2015, 07:28:50 PM
Coming along seriously nice!
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Post by: BobbyB on August 15, 2015, 11:24:10 PM
Looks like it belongs in MOUT city..
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 16, 2015, 08:09:08 AM
Gotta love big wrap around porches. I mean, it's just not a house without a wrap around porch. No matter which way the wind blows you can take advantage of the breeze. Looking good Blaine.


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Post by: Flyin6 on August 16, 2015, 08:34:03 AM
That'll be on the barn!


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We think alike
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 23, 2015, 12:22:39 PM

That'll be on the barn!


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We think alike

Wouldn't want to draw fire toward my pretty house and all.... Built some "deer blinds" the other day... Wife asked, "why are you filling the walls with sand?"... I said "uh, um... Cheap insulation!"


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Post by: Flyin6 on August 23, 2015, 12:34:24 PM
Keep the more aggressive "deer" at bay!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 23, 2015, 12:35:46 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/23/4faa47f7b920f5b286bf76d393edb606.jpg)
So had my first freak out moment on the job site the other day. Called my general HOT and PISSED.... The knuckle dragging undocumented immigrants who stocked my roof with shingles stacked all of them right in the center of the damn roof. Thousands of pounds of shingles! Bunch of freaking tools! Luckily, no damage ensued and my framed is really as good as he claims. The supply house was back out there at 1900 to remedy their cranial flatulence.

Secondary to that, went to the appliance house- bought a car... No wait just the kitchen appliances-

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/23/d89a840937e7e8789f43e60106c59c2a.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/23/4db1409a6e7dccc1e2036641b87377d8.jpg)

Add a fridge, dishwasher, trash compactor and ice maker to all that and my construction account cringed proportionately to the sparkle in momma a eyes.....


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Post by: Wilbur on August 23, 2015, 12:40:36 PM
Damn I'm drooling over that range! Sweet! Love a kitchen that can get dinner cooked for 15-20 all at once! So your family will need 2 shifts right? :)

And yeah....keeping Momma happy is always a good idea!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on August 23, 2015, 12:55:05 PM
Cooking for 15 is the norm around here. 20 is also a common occurrence. We have 9 kids, my wife's best friend and adopted daughter, plus in-laws and friends of ours and friends of kids... We are like the local community center. Nobody leaves without a full belly, a warm heart, and utterly annoyed by the background noise from 9 kids and their friends! ;)

I hope they still come around when we move out of town!


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Post by: KensAuto on August 23, 2015, 01:16:05 PM
Dang, that place is lookin like something straight out of southern Georgia.

Looks great!!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Nate on August 23, 2015, 03:06:39 PM
HC, I would have flipped out for something like that as well. 

those are great looking appliances, I would really love to have both of those but with a dedicated flat top as well.

I see you are taking ques from don on how to do selfie's.....???
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Sammconn on August 23, 2015, 03:29:40 PM
Those are some serious cooking units!

Yes the build budget may have taken a bit of a hit (quite a hit?) but mama must be happy too.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on August 23, 2015, 05:41:15 PM
Well that center section is a griddle and "we" are talking about putting a standalone griddle on the bar as well...


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: OldKooT on August 23, 2015, 06:22:22 PM
Our wives have similar taste in appliances. I thank the Lord my wife still has a kitchen small enough to prevent such purchases LoL  And now that 4 of the 8 kids have moved out, I can argue we don't need anything larger... maybe.



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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 23, 2015, 10:03:30 PM
Blaine, my griddle gets the most use.  Years ago when we built a house when the kids were small, wife unit would not let me get the center griddle. Now in the current house I got what I wanted and even she uses it more than the burners. 

Congrats on the progress.  It's starting to look like a house!
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Post by: Sammconn on August 23, 2015, 10:45:41 PM

That'll be on the barn!


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Cheap insulation...I really laughed out loud.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on August 26, 2015, 08:46:29 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/26/361a2be0a3ec79b5cdef1edd89874833.jpg)
We have roofing!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/26/fc01b9a977d1efddec839179bc12f1f8.jpg)
And a fresh crop of turkey!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: EL TATE on September 02, 2015, 03:12:34 PM
You had better be eatin' them suckers this fall buddy!
Title: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on September 11, 2015, 08:08:26 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/11/ba4421857a959143bb5eee7dc7302b87.jpg)
Bout to unload this fireplace! The guy at the MC depot says, "you gonna load it in that?" I say, "yessir, it's a truck!"- he says, "but it weighs 1600 pounds!" I say, "well someone better call Chevrolet marketing, cuz we should make a commercial about this!"

Barely made it level! Sheesh... Ride like a cadi all the way to the farm too!

Now I sit and watch mama bush hog until she gets done so we can unload her!

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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on September 11, 2015, 08:33:00 PM
Right on!

What's your move in timeframe? How's the inside comin?


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 11, 2015, 08:42:44 PM
I'm waiting on the first omelette and pancakes off the griddle. !!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on September 11, 2015, 08:50:11 PM
It's going to be a while... Prolly spring. HVAC has a lot of work to do, electrician about 75% done, plumbers haven't started yet! Lol


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Wilbur on September 11, 2015, 09:08:34 PM
Darn that looks really sweet! So cool to see it coming along.

You might want to shoot those turkeys. They get pretty territorial. A buddy of mine who's a contractor had to put up a big ass fence for a client cause the turkeys would let them in their own back yard. Of course this was a crazy no hunting town in MA....so he got a $10K or $20K job out of it. Ha!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Nate on September 11, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
nice!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 11, 2015, 10:04:43 PM
I'll do it for 5$k plus travel.


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on September 13, 2015, 08:30:31 PM
Heck 1600 is just a wakeup for the rating, 3/4 ton.
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Post by: Higher Caliber on September 13, 2015, 09:53:01 PM
That's how I felt about it. I think the most I have had back there was a 250 gal water tote full during our last drought, roughly 2000 pounds, and it handled it fine, so I just measure everything off of that.


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Jonm1911 on September 20, 2015, 03:40:18 PM
Man, you are living the dream there. That is a seriously nice setup you are creating. Can't wait to see more updates. Hopefully one day I can put up something like that. Looking at Colorado myself, for once I make my escape from AD.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on October 08, 2015, 04:38:25 PM
Light pic dump here. You can see trim is mostly up. The yard is to grade sans top soil. The racetrack, I mean driveway is being based in. On the inside we have HVAC finished, electric rough in is done, plumbing rough in is done. Currently installing security protocols and intelligent AV integration (smart house).

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/08/f9a2fd072d50ae4fe1c70f394d6d7b2c.jpg)
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Soup can for scale.


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on October 08, 2015, 04:44:52 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/08/c3e9d612c0fdc673d264b09deecedd56.jpg)
Maybe a little cleaner image


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on October 08, 2015, 06:53:59 PM
Good Night Nurse! That is a palace! Looking good brother, real good


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Sammconn on October 08, 2015, 06:58:04 PM
Looking really good Blaine!

That is a big fireplace!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on October 08, 2015, 07:08:40 PM
Looking fine.  I know you folks can't wait to get in there.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 08, 2015, 07:54:14 PM
That fireplace is a pyromaniacs (mine) dream!  How nice to not have to cut little 18" logs-
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Post by: KensAuto on October 08, 2015, 10:55:02 PM
Looks great!
Also looks like they've moved a whole bunch of dirt.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on October 08, 2015, 11:22:19 PM
OK guys, I have a plan. As soon as the HC palace is ready, we all meet there. He won't even know we are there, just hear the party going on.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on October 09, 2015, 09:50:12 AM
OK guys, I have a plan. As soon as the HC palace is ready, we all meet there. He won't even know we are there, just hear the party going on.
Everyone meet there for a night while enroute to Don's Farm!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 09, 2015, 12:35:48 PM
That's geographically illogical........fun, but not a direct path!
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Post by: moto123 on October 09, 2015, 02:07:29 PM
Just wait another year and the camera video calling we have today will probably turn into 3D holograms .... we can "virtually" all be in the same place :).   In the construction industry we already have 3D goggles that you can put on to virtually walk around inside the building you just designed.  So it won't take long for that to become common.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on October 10, 2015, 05:43:05 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/10/de9f650fceeee49f8c203ba312910d92.jpg)


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 10, 2015, 06:25:27 PM
Looking good, especially the "race track" , gotta watch spraying gravel coming outta the turns or the window company needs to be on speed dial!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 10, 2015, 10:20:57 PM
I say keep the porta potty.   never know....
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on October 11, 2015, 02:27:07 AM
That's geographically illogical........fun, but not a direct path!

Well, a week trip vs a day trip,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: Nate on October 11, 2015, 10:54:17 AM
Looking good, especially the "race track" , gotta watch spraying gravel coming outta the turns or the window company needs to be on speed dial!

you having flashbacks from your younger years there mike......;D
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on October 11, 2015, 11:21:36 AM
We actually have an old racetrack near the house. Hasn't been used in years but you can still see the burms from the freeway and a little hanger where guys build planes.

Give HC a few weeks to lay some rubber on his track, it will bland right in.

How much cement have you pored so far?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on October 11, 2015, 12:48:05 PM
Just house and garage. Going to do the drive last prolly


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 11, 2015, 01:19:09 PM
Looking good, especially the "race track" , gotta watch spraying gravel coming outta the turns or the window company needs to be on speed dial!

you having flashbacks from your younger years there mike......;D

....go to your Happy Place (Happy Gilmore)
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on October 11, 2015, 02:31:27 PM
That looks more like "places"
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Post by: Higher Caliber on October 16, 2015, 04:59:35 AM
So things are moving right along. Putting in septic and hooking up water tomorrow. Siding is going on and the beams are done in the ceiling. The audio visual guy and I went a round and we will just say he has been fired, by me anyways. The system was paid for and waiting on install and darn me I had a question concerning their planned installation. He wouldn't answer his phone, but communicated with me via text. Which was no big deal but three questions in and he tells me to "google the electrical code for more information". Instead of driving to his location and "working things out" I took a pill and petted my dog. I'm sorry but it's not my job, when I have paid you to do something for me, to have to "Google" anything! I have a question, you answer it, if you don't know the answer, YOU google it and get back to me! I don't know, am I off base here??
Anyways, here's some pics!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/fe2ae2c7c0a1cb3293e023e5fa83e19c.jpg) kitchen/dining room beams
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/fb8117103d70b339672af65ff9933e84.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/65ac9c73371e1fb80dfe1d83b448de96.jpg)
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Siding on garage


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 16, 2015, 07:17:29 AM
Wow- it's REALLY going to be beautiful HC!  Like the beams with the slightly vaulted sides!
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Post by: Sammconn on October 16, 2015, 07:32:40 AM
Looks great. Hope the AV thing works out. And no you're not off base, he should be providing the answers.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 16, 2015, 08:09:03 AM
Yep, I'd text him and tell him he's fired and if he shows up at your property that you have a backhoe and a bag of lime....jus sayin..
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on October 16, 2015, 10:27:12 AM
My old boss would say (and several others) "I should'nt have to work to give my money to someone".
If he was a stand up guy, he wouldn't be texting a concerned customer.

Place looks awesome.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on October 16, 2015, 10:44:41 AM
HC, right on about the sub.  He must have forgot the money flows from you to him instead of the other way around.

Place is looking great.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: EL TATE on October 16, 2015, 01:05:14 PM
How dare you interrupt his marathon gaming session with questions! He probably got Cheetos on his phone screen from taking the time to text you.  I'd be talking with the general contractor about his choices in subs as well. All issues aside, looks like it's progressing pretty darn fast and well all things considered.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on October 16, 2015, 04:45:25 PM
You did the right thing but where does it leave you?

Dang, the lumber yard must love you!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on October 16, 2015, 05:27:18 PM
Wow those beams look great.

And you're totally in the clear... if our builder told me to google something I'd be furious. They're getting paid to deal with your questions, especially if you're the one who contracted them.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on October 16, 2015, 10:50:26 PM
Leaves us finding a new AV group. No biggie. Meeting with one Monday. The guys got the fireplace in today... I think a guy could cremate a Sasquatch in this thing! Dad gum! Looks even bigger now!
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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Nate on October 17, 2015, 08:28:28 AM
sounds to me like "when he gets pulled over for going 1 mph over the speed limit, he gets a full compliment of tickets for each and every infraction of the law he is commiting...........;D "

things are looking really good
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 17, 2015, 10:21:15 PM
sounds to me like "when he gets pulled over for going 1 mph over the speed limit, he gets a full compliment of tickets for each and every infraction of the law he is commiting...........;D "

things are looking really good

And the "other" officer can tell him to "Google" moving violation codes ?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 18, 2015, 10:27:31 AM
Or "treatment of contusions"....


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on November 04, 2015, 11:22:21 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/03feec67eff86bf3e90c4236e076592d.jpg)
Pretty much all the siding is up, insulation is done and Sheetrock is getting hung daily!



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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on November 04, 2015, 11:27:18 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/0b7aa7ac6ef52527fb5a16ac55bd4c3f.jpg)
Great view from the kitchen sink
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Entry foyer
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/be2d08d85f703fe245e08233eb3ffd74.jpg)
Living area
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/c0e705f19d63aecbcda12092ac233781.jpg)
Kitchen/dining
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/04/213b024020ccfb31ffb318bcdccb4442.jpg)
Master
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Rear walk out


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Wilbur on November 04, 2015, 11:31:16 PM
Place looks really awesome! Sucks on the AV guy....so frustrating dealing with BS like that.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on November 04, 2015, 11:43:57 PM
That is nice and just in time!

Whats the SF of that? Bet your parking is bigger than my house,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on November 05, 2015, 09:03:45 AM
You could name that big room, "The Church"

Then you could call the whole structure "A cathedral"

Couple of things I noticed though:

The walls all need drywall

I'd plant some grass on all that dirt around the place

Other than that, fill er' up with furniture

AND INVITE ALL OF US!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on November 05, 2015, 09:11:57 AM
This is really coming together nicely.  What is the move in date looking like?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on November 05, 2015, 10:14:21 AM
Probably spring


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cruizng on November 05, 2015, 01:33:22 PM
HC... Looking great! I'll bet spring can't come fast enough.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on November 05, 2015, 02:15:41 PM
I bet your whole family/moving company is ready to go. 
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Post by: Sammconn on November 05, 2015, 04:11:23 PM
Loving how it's all coming together. Lots of arches and beams. Will be a beauty once all done.
Was looking at the fireplace again. It is huge! Is it 8" chimney or bigger? I think the biggest I've saw is 8" but looking at the can and then the pipe, making me think it could be bigger.

Looking great inside and out!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on November 06, 2015, 05:20:11 PM
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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: BobbyB on November 06, 2015, 05:45:25 PM
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Ok Baron von Caliber... I believe Schloss Caliber will withstand a siege as it stands.. lol
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on November 06, 2015, 06:58:24 PM
Amazing.




...how did the deer "stabbing" go?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on November 06, 2015, 09:05:42 PM
Anyone confirm is that is visible from high orbit?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on November 06, 2015, 09:55:19 PM
Ok ok ok..... We are going to hash this out! We have *9* kids! We need a 14' kitchen table if we are all going to sit down together! We don't even have a guest room and most of the bedrooms of Camelot  are double booked! Truth is, you can build a lot of house down here for a lot less money than most parts of the world! we probably have less money in it than Don has in Square D! ;)


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on November 06, 2015, 09:56:02 PM

Amazing.




...how did the deer "stabbing" go?

Did not complete mission :(


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on November 06, 2015, 11:01:23 PM
Next time...
...but I bet you still enjoyed the heck out of it.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 06, 2015, 11:25:29 PM

Ok ok ok..... We are going to hash this out! We have *9* kids! We need a 14' kitchen table if we are all going to sit down together! We don't even have a guest room and most of the bedrooms of Camelot  are double booked! Truth is, you can build a lot of house down here for a lot less money than most parts of the world! we probably have less money in it than Don has in Square D! ;)


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Don't listen to their crap.  :stickpoke No need to justify it. If it makes sense to you and your happy , God bless you. Looks great. That last pic makes me want to sit on that deck on watch the sunset.


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on November 07, 2015, 09:10:15 AM
Ok ok ok..... We are going to hash this out! We have *9* kids! We need a 14' kitchen table if we are all going to sit down together! We don't even have a guest room and most of the bedrooms of Camelot  are double booked! Truth is, you can build a lot of house down here for a lot less money than most parts of the world! we probably have less money in it than Don has in Square D! ;)


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Sad truth: He may be right!

But what's the answer to my question, It is visible from orbit ;-))

9 kids...You crazy?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on November 09, 2015, 07:11:22 AM
He's not crazy, paitient and saintly, not crazy.... ;)
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Post by: Higher Caliber on November 09, 2015, 08:31:39 PM
Flooring(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/09/0bf3c15ea97cc340d4ca3d93ab232df9.jpg)
Standard 13" tiles will be for foyer the wood grain tile will be for most of the main living areas. Below is the accent stripe that will separate the two
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Counter top for center island in kitchen.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/09/c39efdcb346854d33d5db6cbc2701104.jpg)
The perimeter counter top is mostly black with light metal accents.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/09/38310cca1976578d65abe21cdeed8714.jpg)
Woodwork will all be in knotty alder. This is the main stain "cinnamon"
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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 09, 2015, 08:54:39 PM
Man, I love the ceramic tile that looks like wood.  I have it in my weekend place and it's awesome.  Very kid friendly.

I have old school 3/4 inch oak hardwood plank floors in my house and they are NOT kid friendly...or drunk friends dressed like hookers with 6 inch heels and a missing rubber piece so that the nail puts an imprint in the wood floor every where she walked......

My wife is still steamed about that one....

Looking good Blaine.  Take lots of pictures.  Kids are rough on houses....as you undoubtedly know...
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on November 10, 2015, 08:49:25 AM
Oak is a lot better than Walnut

My floors are now highly "Textured" by all my four legged friends.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on November 10, 2015, 10:35:04 AM
Oak is always good. I am looking at redoing mine with bamboo. Had cheap carpet after the fire and it is GONE!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on January 14, 2016, 08:36:04 PM
Here's a little pic dump of some stuff. Sorry it's been a while but truthfully it's been a little slow for a while painting and getting all the finish wood in...
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/430a4238b45fbcceb4c30e5cab7ff241.jpg)
Basement bar
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/1b6a3b3a9fa42c7ad1f11251f4b577c9.jpg)
Office
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Living room
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/2cdb4703ebb00a4e478b86688d5fa775.jpg)
It's coming along nicely. Here's some crown
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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on January 14, 2016, 08:37:23 PM
All of the cabinets will have crown molding around the top


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on January 14, 2016, 08:50:46 PM
Dude that looks legit! Two thumbs up, way up!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on January 14, 2016, 09:20:25 PM
That kitchen is spectacular.....I think my wife would kill for something like that...literally!!

The rest looks top notch as well.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Nate on January 14, 2016, 09:37:47 PM
I am digging all of the hard wood products.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on January 14, 2016, 10:16:25 PM
WOW, just WOW  8)
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Post by: cudakidd53 on January 15, 2016, 06:50:13 AM
You and the Mrs. have made some gorgeous choices in materials and finishes!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on January 15, 2016, 07:22:30 AM
That stuff looks great.  What is the expected move-in date?
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Post by: Sammconn on January 15, 2016, 07:50:49 AM
Looking awesome! Very nice choices have been made.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: BobbyB on January 15, 2016, 09:23:49 AM
That kitchen is spectacular

I too like that kitchen. What can I say, I like cooking.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on January 15, 2016, 09:39:43 AM
Proof!

That good things come to grunts!

Well, some grunts

And, well, some of the time!

Hope you and your platoon find real happiness there!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on January 15, 2016, 09:42:37 AM
The house is nice but it's just a thing. If you can't find happiness anywhere, then you are never truly happy. 


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on January 15, 2016, 09:47:23 AM
The house is nice but it's just a thing. If you can't find happiness anywhere, then you are never truly happy. 


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Concur
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on January 15, 2016, 09:55:09 AM
The house is nice but it's just a thing. If you can't find happiness anywhere, then you are never truly happy. 


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I might disagree slightly....
We went from a 1600 to a 3100 sq ft house with a family of 6 (4 girls) and the daily bickering deminished substancially. Everyone just needed a little breathing room. It got even quieter when 3 left for college. lol
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Post by: Dawg25385 on January 15, 2016, 09:57:13 AM
The house is nice but it's just a thing. If you can't find happiness anywhere, then you are never truly happy. 


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on January 15, 2016, 10:41:12 AM
Yes, you can make anywhere home. But comfort is important too.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on January 15, 2016, 12:08:48 PM

The house is nice but it's just a thing. If you can't find happiness anywhere, then you are never truly happy. 


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I might disagree slightly....
We went from a 1600 to a 3100 sq ft house with a family of 6 (4 girls) and the daily bickering deminished substancially. Everyone just needed a little breathing room. It got even quieter when 3 left for college. lol

I hear that!!!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: BobbyB on January 15, 2016, 12:36:31 PM
If you can't find happiness anywhere, then you are never truly happy. 

Happiness can also be found in dry socks, and a woobie.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: moto123 on January 15, 2016, 01:46:59 PM
Everything is looking great!  What is the reasoning for the raised floor behind the bar area?
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Post by: Higher Caliber on January 15, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

Everything is looking great!  What is the reasoning for the raised floor behind the bar area?

So women can stand on the high side and be eye to eye with their men!


Or... Because we decided we wanted a sink in the bar instead of against the wall *after* the concrete was poured... So one day off I improvised! VOILA!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 15, 2016, 08:49:42 PM
I guessed correctly  looking good Blaine what's the ET for move in?


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on January 15, 2016, 09:43:02 PM
March'sh


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on January 16, 2016, 04:27:26 PM
That will go by quick with all the little stuff. 

Looking at my home upgrade I am wondering how I will do it in one summer, much less with 2 surgery's!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on January 29, 2016, 10:17:58 AM
Little pic dump
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/29/cb098aafb79711e7b3f330e35aec1a8d.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/29/a8ad69f4563fb19dfa2712bca5c051e9.jpg)
The holes are for the hand rail


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cruizng on January 29, 2016, 01:49:48 PM
It is looking really nice HC! Thanks for sharing. Any pics of the sand filled walled turrets?  :)
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Post by: JR on January 29, 2016, 02:01:55 PM
Sweet. My chimney has the same stone.
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Post by: KensAuto on January 29, 2016, 02:12:42 PM
That's very nice.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 29, 2016, 05:15:34 PM
Getting there!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 06, 2016, 12:43:53 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/06/6de0a202329e38e8b039348a48eaa8a8.jpg)
Got the railing in!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on February 06, 2016, 12:48:08 PM
That iron work really offsets the stone and wood nice.
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Post by: BobbyB on February 06, 2016, 12:49:10 PM
The place is looking good bro.
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Post by: Sammconn on February 06, 2016, 03:47:01 PM
That looks fantastic!
All of it.

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Post by: cudakidd53 on February 06, 2016, 03:58:44 PM
HC - one of the nicest places I've seen - I hope your family enjoys every bit of it!  How's Weston doing; any improvement in enthusiasm?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 11, 2016, 09:16:06 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/670c0fd270f50522bba76ed8538a6235.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/eaf143761e670f1b64b22880577910c8.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/00ca5a6d2811152a553d71cc6c51e233.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/e4ca21ec66a1208d1034b0613bc6c6cd.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/0cd93f2205157fd681db41bc1c3f12c5.jpg)

Some bathroom pics


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 11, 2016, 09:18:06 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/139b39024e98cfec111a1697d0f87d21.jpg)


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on February 12, 2016, 12:25:29 AM
How many tubs do you have? Great stuff but you need a doorless walk in for the master (no pictures, Nate got me today on that)
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 12, 2016, 02:28:55 AM
Looks good HC. I just was hanging with a buddy of mine and I learned somethings.

He has a 60 inch TV, a mini fridge and a keurig machine in his bathroom. I'm doing something wrong.


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: BobbyB on February 12, 2016, 02:35:07 AM
He has a 60 inch TV, a mini fridge and a keurig machine in his bathroom. I'm doing something wrong.

Genius
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on February 12, 2016, 07:00:07 AM
Looks good HC. I just was hanging with a buddy of mine and I learned somethings.

He has a 60 inch TV, a mini fridge and a keurig machine in his bathroom. I'm doing something wrong.


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That's just like a bar by a sewage treatment plant................ ???
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 12, 2016, 07:16:04 AM
4 tubs and three showers. We were going to go the doorless route in the master but I talked momma in to *at least* a glass door. We have a "service" area wet bar that runs between the master and the office. Within is a sink, mini fridge, cabinets, soon to be coffee maker... Etc... I wanted to mount a TV across from the toilet in the toilet closet but I was overruled. :(


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on February 12, 2016, 07:22:22 AM
iPad is a portable option there HC and has educational use for the young ones.......try that option out!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on February 14, 2016, 08:01:55 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/14/71dacb590fa2f2445e6439cff94bd967.jpg)

Got most of the armor on


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 15, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/15/d02e66c68c5a99bc740206f5a11dd8d9.jpg)
My bar
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/15/9f84d5697d7430c8bbd41d3175fd489b.jpg)
Master bath, don't mind the paint... It's going to change.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/15/da2a2fb7dbf7a1698320ae7f413c175a.jpg)
Wet bar/service


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on February 15, 2016, 09:44:13 PM
Good anti-stain choices there!
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Post by: JR on February 15, 2016, 09:47:23 PM
Wow!!

Was that hand an option?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 15, 2016, 09:55:10 PM
You're not a "real man" until you hoist a 30lb undermount sink in to position with one arm and extend your other for a sink selfie!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 15, 2016, 10:10:55 PM
Still on track for March-ish move in?  Or did inclement weather slow you down?
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Post by: Dawg25385 on February 15, 2016, 11:03:50 PM
You're not a "real man" until you hoist a 30lb undermount sink in to position with one arm and extend your other for a sink selfie!


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That is selfie dedication right there!

Lookin good
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 16, 2016, 06:55:32 AM
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/daad17908af5a0d4473bbb9c36849af3/tumblr_moaie7bbK91qdm4tlo1_500.gif)

Kinda reminded me of "the thing" from Addams Family.  Some of you may not be old enough to remember the original, but maybe saw the remake?

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Post by: JR on February 16, 2016, 12:19:03 PM
I loved the Adams Family. Even the remakes were pretty good.

The train wrecks with explosions were a dream.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on February 16, 2016, 10:02:06 PM
"Youuuuuuu Raaaang"
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on February 16, 2016, 11:43:16 PM
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG"

Then this popped into my head for some reason and I figured, why not!!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 17, 2016, 07:16:11 AM
Why would someone want to insult Fred Gwynne by comparing him to Kerry....
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Post by: JR on February 17, 2016, 01:16:24 PM
No insult to Fred or Ted as they look good and played a role entertaining us all.

Kerry, looks like that without makeup and has his own form of entertainment that is hazardous to our health.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 17, 2016, 05:12:52 PM
D.    O.       T.     


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on February 17, 2016, 06:44:21 PM
D.    O.       T.     


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^^^Systemic around here!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 17, 2016, 09:30:46 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/17/aea33bff93ee10e9cc9b32ebc9b60336.jpg)
Lights!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on February 17, 2016, 09:36:57 PM
And God said,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Almost there!!
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Post by: cudakidd53 on February 18, 2016, 07:09:10 AM
Love that wrap around porch.......needs some Cracker Barrel rocking chairs,
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Post by: EL TATE on February 18, 2016, 09:11:42 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/17/aea33bff93ee10e9cc9b32ebc9b60336.jpg)
Lights!


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ROTM DMAX Forum quality pic there sir. I wonder what you might win?
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on February 24, 2016, 06:19:36 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/24/6731f9f36edb77a13f026cdad59cfc41.jpg)

Got some kitchen backsplash in today


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on February 24, 2016, 06:33:58 PM
Was a deal made with the wife on getting a housekeeper? With this monster I know my wife would freak.
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Post by: Dawg25385 on February 24, 2016, 06:52:07 PM
Did you guys have help picking finishes or do it all yourself? Looks amazing man...
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Post by: Higher Caliber on February 24, 2016, 09:22:13 PM
We have picked it all out


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Post by: Dawg25385 on February 24, 2016, 09:29:41 PM
Nicely done sir.

We did too. We love our choices, but admittedly we were stressed about the reactions from family and friends! Until it was done we were so nervous that something would look wonky or clash

You guys have a knack! Everything looks great


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2016, 10:03:14 PM
Was a deal made with the wife on getting a housekeeper? With this monster I know my wife would freak.
I can so testify. I have 5320 Ft2 and I can say there is absolutely NO WAY to keep it clean. Especially with kids and animals.
I hire one of my girls a few times a month @ $100-$150 a sitting and I'm getting the work on the cheap.
Judging from looking at that thing, and all those kids, you're talking a deep cleaning ($$$$) probably every 6 weeks, and cleaning every 2 weeks at a bare minimum!
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Post by: Atkinsmatt on February 25, 2016, 06:20:48 AM
Everything is looking good. Great choices.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: stlaser on February 25, 2016, 09:01:54 AM
I don't think it matters. Our last house was close to 4K sq2 & new house is 3k sq2. With kids & a dog it doesn't stay cleaned.  ::)

Looks good HC, hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Wilbur on February 25, 2016, 09:22:07 AM
Looks great! For cleaning you might take a look at one (or a few ha!) Of the iRobot vacuum cleaners. Reviews on them now are pretty good. You could have one do downstairs at 2AM or so when everyone's sleeping and then the other set to do upstairs at noon or something when everyone's at school/work.

I doubt they will ever do a true deep clean but seem to be just the thing for the needed daily sweep for sirt, pet hair etc.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: stlaser on February 25, 2016, 09:24:16 AM
We have one, they work good. We don't run it at night as it does "bump" into things & tended to wake light sleepers in the house. We use ours just on the main level.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: EL TATE on February 25, 2016, 09:42:20 AM
Don't forget y'all, he's got a small army of low cost day workers that function on free room and board. Knowing Blaine, that house will be spic and span on the regular!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on February 25, 2016, 10:08:41 AM
Don't forget y'all, he's got a small army of low cost day workers that function on free room and board. Knowing Blaine, that house will be spic and span on the regular!
Point of order: Girls, small or large do not clean anything (Correctly)
Boys, small or large don't know and have never learned to walk around mud puddles and that mud is supposed to remain outdoors!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on February 25, 2016, 10:13:30 AM
Point of order: Girls do not clean anything (period)

Fixed it for ya.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on February 25, 2016, 10:37:31 AM
Besides me, my daughter is the only one here who can clean worth anything. My boys, OMG and my wife only knows how to wet wipe what you can see.

Have been looking at those bots for some time now, glad to hear they works better as it is on the list!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: stlaser on February 25, 2016, 10:55:22 AM
When we moved to CO & lived in an apartment for a few months last year we bought one at Costco. We have a Golden & her hair sheds like crazy. I literally had to clean the roomba daily but it worked flawlessly if it was kept cleaned. Now dog is outside or in her kennel (at night) here at our home & I clean it once a week. You would not believe how much it picks up. We keep it on first floor & it runs daily while I'm at gym in morning. It also forces you to keep stuff picked up & put away.
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: moto123 on February 25, 2016, 01:03:04 PM
Point of order: Girls do not clean anything (period)

Fixed it for ya.

It's refreshing to know I am not the only one with this issue.  My wife is awesome at many things, cleaning is just not one of them.  Her idea of cleaning is to call someone to do it.  So quite often I end up doing it myself then spend the money on something that I wanted to buy anyway.  If she is gonna pay someone, it might as well be me!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Flyin6 on February 25, 2016, 05:21:04 PM
Point of order: Girls do not clean anything (period)

Fixed it for ya.
Good Job!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 23, 2016, 08:03:48 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/f465fe91891bb41c476951f19edcae3f.jpg)
Basement
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Foyer - from basement stairs
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Living room
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Kitchen
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/a96e973f081993a105cfbbb059f7e6ad.jpg)
Mud room
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/96d334872125b2063e6b2e0f0e478084.jpg)
Laundry
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Office
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/1eb78d1893c5ce98e5da4b328e57eaad.jpg)
Master
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Master bath
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Master shower
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The baddest fridge in the history of fridges!
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Mommas work station (in progress)
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Office
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Coffee service area (runs between master and office)

It's all still pretty dirty and we are about broke! But I'd say before long we will have a nice "little" pad to call home sweet home! Our vision has really come to life here. It's so exciting seeing all the pieces come together!


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Post by: Higher Caliber on April 23, 2016, 08:07:40 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/d5fe014cc12781e5dd35038f5d8e689a.jpg)
I think the look on my face here sums up the fridge! It's also a great pic for scale! My little wife can't reach the top shelf wo a step!


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Post by: Flyin6 on April 23, 2016, 08:24:30 AM
Breath Taking!

Really Amazing!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 23, 2016, 08:32:20 AM
Looking good Blaine!  I love my built in fridge and knock on wood, no problems in more than 8 years on this one.  Those things cost as much as a small car.

I really dig the mud room (or in your case, the locker room)  People in the south don't seem to do that very often.  If I build another one, I plan on having one.  I've been designing a simple farm house over the last several years as a "maybe one day" kind of thing and I want a large separate room to enter from the back with the extra fridge and freezer, big double utility sink, bulk storage pantry, washer/dryer, and coat and boot storage. Maybe even a small shower if I don't put one outside in the shop. Tile floors sloped with a drain in it.  When its dirty, hose it down and be done
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Post by: cudakidd53 on April 23, 2016, 10:02:08 AM
x2 on TRN comments on the Mudroom - really a great idea!  I'd love to be able to come in, sit down and take off the outer layers without spreading mother nature around!  Love the look of EVERYTHING you guys have picked out- classy and top notch.

Really happy for you all to be able to enjoy it soon! :)
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: stlaser on April 23, 2016, 10:31:40 AM
I think the shower in the shop is a great idea.
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Post by: KensAuto on April 23, 2016, 10:43:03 AM
One word. majestic. Great job HC.


ma·jes·tic
/məˈjestik/


adjective: majestic


having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.
"watching majestic eagles soar along the Mississippi"

synonyms: stately, dignified, distinguished, solemn, magnificent, grand, splendid, resplendent, glorious, sumptuous, impressive, august, noble, awe-inspiring, monumental, palatial

Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on April 23, 2016, 11:54:58 AM
I think all that is little must be your bank account. Just awesome!!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Higher Caliber on April 23, 2016, 12:32:43 PM
Gonna have to fake my death so momma can draw on my VGLI!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on April 23, 2016, 12:39:37 PM
You have a place to hide while the claim is filed. Who could look in every room there much less the other room.
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Post by: Sammconn on April 23, 2016, 12:54:10 PM
Looking awesome Blaine! Love the mudroom like others have said.
That fridge is massive!
Looks like it's getting down to the nitty gritty.
I'll bet everyone is getting quite anxious to get moved in.
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Post by: Wilbur on April 23, 2016, 03:05:34 PM
That is a thing of beauty as everyone has said. Looks very well thought out and equally user friendly/functional tied with good looks. All to often those two things don't go hand in hand. Good for you guys! Enjoy it!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on April 23, 2016, 03:55:55 PM
Well, all us west coasters will meet at Blaine's on the way to Don's place when SHTF. Buy the time we get there we will have our own army.
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Post by: cruizng on April 25, 2016, 05:11:42 PM
Really Beautiful HC!

Glad to see it all turned out like you wanted. You deserve it.  ;D
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: Dawg25385 on April 25, 2016, 10:10:18 PM
Dang man, that looks incredible. Nicely done


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Post by: Higher Caliber on May 28, 2016, 10:03:55 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160529/14f4c2658b66423aafa9409a4bd925a7.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160529/12134d8fecdd792f3c98aa6b6f26f3f4.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160529/0d3bb55f8a55806c950908cf28de6bca.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160529/2a343e948f74f9ebe10ccf689cf36b17.jpg)
I got my panels back from the powder coater. They look awesome. I want to shout out to a Dallas Texas company, King Architecture Supply... Those guys are on the ball! I ordered the flanges you see there on Thursday and they were on my door step Friday afternoon!! At regular shipping rate to boot!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: KensAuto on May 28, 2016, 10:08:17 PM
Nice Job Blaine!!





Not too bad for a copper. lol
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: JR on May 28, 2016, 10:31:29 PM
Very nice, I will finish mine sometime.
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Post by: Sammconn on May 28, 2016, 10:46:55 PM
Those look fantastic!
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Post by: Higher Caliber on May 31, 2016, 05:22:22 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/8261a40f92e29bde457cc12a267cb784.jpg)
Popped the cherry on the garage!


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Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 31, 2016, 05:37:52 PM
NICE garage, looks like you can turn the truck around in it! :D
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Post by: KensAuto on May 31, 2016, 06:15:01 PM
Heck, I bet he could throw a 3 lane pistol range in there!
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Post by: JR on May 31, 2016, 06:21:57 PM
At least a 2 lane, now it needs a hoist.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 03, 2016, 01:56:45 PM
And also a epoxy floor!


Raising boys into RealMen!!
Title: Re: The HC spread!
Post by: moto123 on September 06, 2016, 01:52:17 PM
I looked around a long time trying to figure out what to do in my new garage.  I didn't like the solid color look or the cost of the good epoxy products.  But I refused to do the cheap floor paint that you find at big box stores.  I had done that before and it didn't last well at all.  I wanted something I could apply with a roller, basically gave a gloss shine to the concrete, was durable and was reasonably priced.  I finally landed on the Legacy Industrial HD6525MMA sealer and couldn't be happier. 
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Post by: JR on September 06, 2016, 02:01:40 PM
Pictures??
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Post by: moto123 on September 06, 2016, 02:51:34 PM
I should have known better than to post without a picture.  I started a thread for it, and anyone else that has preferred concrete coatings so we can have a quick comparison of several options.

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