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 "I learned a lot about people/ time management and construction while on the site. It was fun to take a piece of dirt and turn it into a house. "
How I did it: Family was in the business so I got started after learning that less than 2% of women in construction were management. My dad and I worked together for 10 years and after he retired I am staying on to finish the last condo project. I am anxious to move on to something else. But the experience has been very educational and rewarding nearly everyday. Lessons & tips: Stand by your word, work hard, treat people with respect, be open to managing people in unique ways, follow thru on everything. Be honest and dependable
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How I did it: Money from the real estate bubble. Some contractractors were great, some were thieves, and in the end I fought for and got what I wanted. I think the key is that if you really want the project to be done right don't hir e a general contractor. You know more anout what you want and they only serve as a useless middle man between you, your subs, and your money. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Scary because we've put our heart and soul into the project - not knowing if it'll be completed. Worthwhile because of the same reasons - and that we were able to complete it.The design phase took about 3 years - primarily because it was done "on the side". Construction itself took about 2 years - still "on the side".We've chronicled the process on our blog Read how I did it…
How I did it: i went to mexico 4 different times over spring break and built houses for large, impoverished families living in structures that people where i'm from wouldnt put their car. we camped in a dirt field with no running water. it was incredible. i've never been so exhausted, beat down, inspired, joyous, dirty, hopeful, and fulfilled. Read how I did it…
lilymonster is worrying about all her to-dos before pedalpalooza.
How I did it: I built a small 10' diameter geodesic dome using materials from the Rebuilding Center, industrial packing crates, and recycled packing materials (bubble wrap, pallet wrap). Using the goodwill of a lot of my friends, and making trips to the Rebuilding Center and North Portland Tool Library as often as four times a day, it took me longer than I would have liked to finish the dome, but a very realistic number (my original estimate was … Read how I did it…
Greysen is a "spiritual tree-hugger". Huh. Who knew?
It stopped raining for 10 consecutive minutes and we poured the foundation. I did a little “My House In the Middle of My Street” dance on top of it just to seal the deal.
Foundation – The cement-y stuff the rest of your house sticks out of eventually.
I need to know what materials, techniques, etc. I need to require of builders and plans to ensure that the house retains its utility, safety, healthiness and value for the longest time.
Greysen is a "spiritual tree-hugger". Huh. Who knew?
Good to have this plumbing stuff if you enjoy ammenities such as and working indoor toliet and hot water in your home. Plumbers are roughing it in today and tomorrow.
Greysen is a "spiritual tree-hugger". Huh. Who knew?
Yesterday the concrete and foundation dudes arrived and put down the footing for my house.
Footing – a sort of boundry marker for the foundation of your house, and it provides the structure with the stability to keep it from blowing away like Dorothy.
Greysen is a "spiritual tree-hugger". Huh. Who knew?
Mowing the grass on a patch of property that doesn’t even have a structure on it yet seems like an exercise in futility, but it needs to be done to keep the peace with the neighbors. Of course it was a jungle, so it was either take a machete and spend the next week hacking my way through the jungle of growth, or learn to operate this machine called a backhoe and get it done in an hour and a half.
I went with the backhoe.
List of skills to add to the resume: Backhoe operation limited to 1st gear only. No reversing ability.
I want to build my house, the one that I’ll MY HOUSE!
I have this beautiful land and I just need to start doing something with it!!!
Build it yourself! Plus, leave your mark on the world!
I believe I could look forever and a day and not find the house of MY dreams. I would like to build the house that WE want.
Greysen is a "spiritual tree-hugger". Huh. Who knew?
can locate me now that I have an official address for the property. Which will come in handy when I have a heart-attack and die when I finally come to terms with how much this whole endevour is going to cost me.
Hermes13 wants to Participate in PostCrossing
buy more clothes
marry the one I love
be successful
stop worrying so much
Run a marathon - again
build my own website
take a transatlantic cruise
hug a tree
walk in the rain
Find my abs
look at the stars
Figure out my major
Tidy my room and keep it that way
Learn Flemish
get a tatto
make my grandmother proud
myrawska wants to read a new book every week
start my own clothing line
age photos of people
finish learning Japanese
record my own cd
Become Financially Independent
save a life
have a rock band
Natoko wants to write a book and have it published
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