We want to create a basic timeline for holding us accountable so that we can finish our home by our goal date of July 2012.
So far we have gathered...
1 large pallet of 1.5" foam insulation (R-90)- Free.99
A lot of lumber- Free.99 + a little elbow grease and good friends (we spent $80.00 at the dump)
2 rectangular Windows 35 1/2"x 65 3/8"- $20.00
1 large picture window 47 1/2"x 35 1/2"- $15.00
1 long skinny window 11 1/4x 71 3/8"- $15.00
15 sq ft (ish) misc tile- Free.99
misc interior trim pieces- Free.99
Cabinet doors- Free.99
20'x8' Trailer- $600.00
10 12volt batteries for Solar Battery Bank- Free.99
Metal Roofing- Free.99
Found a perfect building site at our friend Jeff and Danice's home in North Eastern Tacoma!
Free lumber from a shed we tore down with friends
FREE Insulation donated to us by Codel Entry Systems in Tacoma
$20 worth of windows
FREE batteries donated to us by Jeff's Work
Our goals for March:
- Finalize Designs and print into usable plans
- Finish de-nailing salvaged lumber and take inventory
- Bring all supplies to build site
- Clean and seal trailer, add lights, and wire brakes
- Gather/purchase remaining Lumber
- Frame and insulate Floor
- Sell our Jeep and get a Diesel for hauling our home (converted to waste vegetable oil)
- Gather remaining windows and door
- Gather all tools that we will need
Goals for April:
- Complete framing exterior walls and roof
- Install metal roofing
- Frame interior
- Rough in areas for Propane, Electrical, and Plumbing
- Gather interior appliances
- Insulate walls and roof
- Wrap home in moisture barrier
- Install Electrical, Plumbing, and Propane
Goals for May:
- Install windows
- Add siding and trim to exterior
- Build in interior furniture
- Install shower
- Start purchasing Solar Panels
- Install flooring
- Finish interior walls
- Stain/ paint
- Search for a place to live once finished
Goals for June:
- Install appliances
- Finish electrical/solar systems
- Install counter tops
- Install toilet
- Finish interior
- Finish all the small things that we have forgotten
July:
LIVE IN OUR HOME!!!
-Jeff
