2013 Recap

Probably the most productive year of my life, 2013 saw a transformation of the shoe box we purchased in 2012 into a liveable space that we can call our own. It isn't complete yet and I wouldn't want to do it again, but it's something we can be proud of.  There are so many things too innumerable to mention on top of the major items listed here.


April

• Gutted the entire first floor of the Tucker Green Home, including the ceiling.

May

• Installed 2" rigid foam insulation in all of the stud bays for the entire first floor exterior walls. 
• Sealed all gaps and cracks with spray foam insulation.
• Installed recessed lighting throughout first level 
• Wired all lights, replaced all electrical outlets, replaced all switches
• Installed GFI outlets in kitchen
• Installed dedicated outlets to backup solar system
• Installed new drywall throughout the first level, walls and ceiling
• Roughed-in new pantry
• Built and installed new cabinet box for kitchen sink
• Installed new utility door to garage
• Planted fruit trees

Jun

• Installed load bearing columns and beams, replacing existing load bearing wall
• Replaced single-pane kitchen window with high performance window by Pella
• Box out of new beam and columns with drywall, taped, and finished
• Planted fruit trees

July 

• Taped, mudded and sanded all drywall seams
• Finished deck handrail
• Built cedar arbor
• Installed large swale in backyard
• Planted fruit trees

Aug

• Primed and painted first level walls and ceiling
• Began Geoff Lawton's PDC (permaculture design certificate course)
• Took in abandoned pit bull
• Went to Mexico
• Planted fruit trees

Sep 

• Submitted PDC design for review
• Awarded PDC Certificate from Geoff Lawton
• Planted fruit trees
• Installed 550 gallon pond

Oct

• Completed the second half of the back deck
• Built two uppers, one lower cabinet and corner cabinet 
• Completed wiring solar backup system
• Planted trees

Nov

• Installed NEST thermostat
• Installed new vent hood
• Planted blueberry bushes

Dec

• Demo'd kitchen floor
• Installed new hardwood floor in kitchen
• Repaired, sanded, and finished entire first level hardwood floor