Building a home

[Asher]

Asher, why so few windows on the side of the house? Also, if you don't mind me asking, what did you drop on it?

Because there's only 8-10 feet between the houses, so those windows tend to be looking out at someone else's siding and not much else. They maximize the windows at the front and the back instead. I could've put more windows in at the sides, but it just didn't make sense because I'd rather not be looking directly into someone's house, or looking at their siding anyway.

The total price came to something like $530K with tax. Judging by what the other homes are going for in the area with similar upgrades and lots, it's probably valued at something like $590-600 currently.

We put 20% down so the mortgage is about $420.

[Asher]

In the cheaper neighbourhoods nearby, you're legally not allowed any windows on the side of your house (or vented soffits) due to fire code. Those houses are 4 feet apart...they call it "zero lot line".

[Hauldren Collider]

But that's in Canadian monopoly money. :P

[Asher]

Is that an attempted joke or have you not paid attention to exchange rates?

[Hot Mustard]

Looking good.

I'd have expected more holes in the wall for the computer room. Can we just not see them?

[Asher]

Why would we need more holes? It's got cat6 run up there as well as fibre and 6 outlets.

They are missing one hole for now for the fibre, but they should correct that by early next week.

[Hot Mustard]

I only saw two holes, so we just can't see them or I was looking at the wrong picture.

[Hot Mustard]

Just noticed you are flirting with 50k posts, Asher. That must be some sort of milestone here.

[Asher]

I only saw two holes, so we just can't see them or I was looking at the wrong picture.

There should be 4. 1 isn't there yet, the other is by the closet which you can't see in the pic.

And 50k posts...

[Asher]

Week 13

Week 13: Deck railings added.


Week 13: Garage interior insulated, drywalled, mudded, and taped.


Week 13: Garage interior insulated, drywalled, mudded, and taped.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete.


Week 13: Deck railings on.


Week 13: Basement floor is in.


Week 13: Basement floor is in.


Week 13: Basement floor is in.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete. Bonus room.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete. Bonus room.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete. Master bedroom.


Week 13: The tedious mudding and taping is complete. Master bedroom.


Week 13: Deck railings on.


Week 13: Porch railing on, and pot light hole drilled.

[Asher]

Week 14: Textured ceilings complete, exterior aluminum posts installed, hot water heater in

Week 14: Textured ceilings finished. Looking into the great room/stairs/flex room from the nook.


Week 14: Textured ceilings finished. Looking into the kitchen from the great room.


Week 14: Textured ceilings finished. Master bedroom.


Week 14: Textured ceilings finished. Bonus room.


Week 14: One of our neighbours is starting their excavation.


Week 14: Hot water heater installed.


Week 14: Aluminum posts installed for the deck & front porch.


Week 14: Looking down the foyer hall into the kitchen/nook/great room.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Week 14: Textured ceilings finished.

Hmm, first thing I've really disagreed with. I can't stand popcorn ceilings. But YMMV, and everything else looks good.

[Asher]

They're not popcorn ceilings. They're spantex knockdown.

[Asher]

Popcorn ceiling:


Knockdown:


It's hard to tell in the photos of the house. They're not nearly as distracting as popcorn ceilings.

We considered just flat ceilings, but it just felt too...bland, especially in rooms like the bonus room which are wide open with tons of ceiling.

[Hauldren Collider]

I prefer flat ceilings personally.