16. How many outlets do you need? . .
We went back to OK and spent another week with mom returning to TX on May 9. The backyard storage shed has been erected. Exterior sheathing and roof decking is…
15. Second guessing . . .
By April 29 most of the GarageDominium framing and sheathing installation was complete. Cornice work has started. The framers also completed the niche and shower framing. Every time we walk…
14. A house made of sticks . . .
GarageDominium framing was set to begin on April 7, but the framing crew backed out of the job. Lumber arrived on April 6, so we are ready if we had…
13. A firm foundation . . .
On March 4 they started setting foundation form boards for the GarageDominium. Plumbers started installing the drainpipes for the sinks, baths, and toilets which will all be under the foundation…
12. The wise man built his house on a rock . . .
The contractor discovered that there is only about 12 to 18 inches of soil then it is solid rock under the entire GarageDominium building site. An excavator with a hydraulic…
11. Groundbreaking! ! !
On February 8, site work began! After years of wandering the Texas hill country trying to decide on a place, after another 2 years and 7 months of planning and…
10. Workshop and Kitchen Appliances . . .
Workshop Appliances (Tools!) Back to the garage again. I plan to install an air compressor with permanent piping. There is a compressor closet in the workshop. I’ll run air lines…
9. Keeping cold things cold and hot things hot . . .
We want the GarageDominium to be energy efficient, but any upgrades need to have a good payout. There are a lot of design and equipment options to make very efficient…
8. If you are an engineer, you do this . . .
Back to the main feature of the GarageDominium, the garage. I’ve spent a lot of time on laying out the garage and shop to make sure everything would work and…
7. He shed, she shed and the ACC . . .
Actually, the shed, the shop, and the garage are “he” stuff with the rest of the house being U.W.’s domain. We decided that we should add a small utility shed…