Spring brings constant, welcomed surprises like our very own grapevine!
This is the beginning of a series of blog posts chronicling the process of rehabilitation and discovery of our new home.
Hayes found this special piece of property as he does most things: as a diamond in the rough. It was built in 1950 by a builder for his personal residence, but it had been neglected in recent years. The builder, as we have discovered in these first few months, paid close attention to detail in many ways and was a renaissance man of the rugged variety. We have learned that our property has served many purposes including a goat farm, a dog kennel, and a fishing camp. Every day we are enchanted by new discoveries and faced with unexpected challenges. I hope to share a few with you in the coming months.
This post is devoted to those who have been asking, “How’s the build going?”.
As it is with many great things, we must break them down to build them up. Hayes has fastidiously demolished the interior of our home along with the help of a handful of Herculean men. Next up: setting our new foundation.
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- Entry: Before
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- Entry: After
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- Dining: Before
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- Dining: After
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- Before: Living Room
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- Living: After
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- Bedroom: Before
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- Bedroom: After
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- Before: Master Attic Access
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- Master: After
Next up: setting the foundation
Small Batch Builders 
What a great house! The rooms are so large it will be a beautiful space after. We understand the challenges and rewards after living through number three of our “ renovations”. You will both turn this house into your home to enjoy for many years. Hoping you have some grapes from those vines! Looking forward to watching the progress. X o Liz and Olsen
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I stumbled upon your post and pictures while checking mail for the first time today. The before and after is inspirational; and it being a builders house could not be more appropriate. I have no doubt it will not only be a house, but a wonderful home. Cannot wait to see the next update, and, in all honesty, frankly glad I was not one of those “Herculean men” for the demo.
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Herculean men in this post? And you didn’t invite me. Demo Kings. Let me know what weekend you need some free labor, I’ll drive up. Good luck.
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Wish you would! We miss you guys!
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Cant’t wait to see you and your new work in progress very soon. No doubt it will be beautiful. ❌⭕️
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Can’t wait to see this home in just a few short weeks. 🙂 Love you all.
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