Three Oaks Cottage
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The Day Has Finally Come!!
14 months in the making by James Craig Builders and we will finally made this house our HOME! So hard to imagine that this little drive into all those trees… Would become our forever home! Moving day was August 13th. We had our closing… Continue Reading “The Day Has Finally Come!!”
Nearing The Home Stretch
There is a lot still happening each week at Three Oaks Cottage. Carpentry, staining and tiling to name a few. We were supposed to have the fireplace stone installed but luckily I went to the house to capture pictures of the install as the… Continue Reading “Nearing The Home Stretch”
Moving Right Along
So as of July 10th, it’s not looking like we are moving in on July 31st as expected. Although the crews are working hard and the following week more crews were expected. Electricians and plumbers and flooring OH MY! Even the excavator was expected… Continue Reading “Moving Right Along”
1 Month Update…
With the carpenters at the house, a lot has been happening. The rooms full of wood piles, boxes and cabinets has dwindled and it’s really beginning to show some character. Troy, our builder, has been keeping in touch with me at least once a… Continue Reading “1 Month Update…”
‘New Level’ Drone Footage
We had a friend of ours, DJ, from New Level Drone come out and do some drone footage for us. It was so amazing! We got to see those little details of the property that you just can’t get to. I HIGHLY recommend trail… Continue Reading “‘New Level’ Drone Footage”
Patio With A View
So the star of the show is truly our patio. When you drive up to the house, don’t expect to see it. The patio, is in its full glory, looks out over acres of wet land conservancy and a 100 year flood plane in… Continue Reading “Patio With A View”
Lots Happening!
On May 15th the wood to be used through out the house for trim and such was stained. On Tuesday, May 19th the tile was delivered and patterns set up for the installer. May 20th, there were some deliveries and the concrete for the… Continue Reading “Lots Happening!”
Color Me Happy!
On May 11th the painting started on the exterior of the house and the ceilings inside. So exciting to see the house come alive. I kind of missed the Hardy Plank green siding. When I first drove up I was excited. We made our… Continue Reading “Color Me Happy!”
Taping and Mudders and Texture OH MY!
The next phase to quickly start was getting the drywall ready for the texture spray base. They have to tape, mud and sand all joints. LOTS of work to do but they are quick. Before we knew it there was texture on the walls.… Continue Reading “Taping and Mudders and Texture OH MY!”
The Next Stage…Drywall
The drywall (Rockers as they call them) was started on April 17, 2020. This is just the first step of the three plus week process to complete the walls for painting. We were amazed by how much drywall was stacked everywhere AND that they… Continue Reading “The Next Stage…Drywall”
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