Feels like a boat in here

To some extent, we find ourselves killing time working on projects that aren’t necessarily a priority while we wait on the arrival of windows and…

Double Stud walls

Now that we are under roof, we’ve been concentrating on our interior framing.  First up was building the interior half of the double stud wall…

Attic air sealing detail

We are trying a new attic insulation and air sealing detail on this house. We have been a big believer in conditioning the attic space…

Arcade Fire

Far too hot out there today.  Need to catch my breath before heading down to Arcade Fire tonight, so no time for blog posts. Joey…

New sheriff in town

We are proud to announce our newest hire: Eleanor Virginia Erkelens. Being a small business, we don’t have titles per se, but Eleanor will spend most of…

Under roof

It’s been blistering hot this week, but we were finally able to create a little shade for ourselves by putting a roof on. It’s a…

Waterproofing foundation

Anytime we put a foundation in, we end up with a giant moat around the house as we dig out the earth slightly larger than…

2nd Floor Walls

1st off, before I get into trouble: Our sincere apologies to Better Living Building Supply.  If you look at these photos and the house wrap…

Staying hydrated

It’s been a hot one this week.  Lots of sun, lots of framing.  We’ve found the best way to stay cool is not so much…

Riverbluff Kitchen

I thought I’d take a second to spotlight the kitchen at Riverbluff, as the kitchen is a space where we love to play with different…