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Behind The Build: Getting to Lock-Up
I’m sharing what lock-up really means, the design decisions that mattered most, and how we kept building through a pandemic, a construction boom, and complete chaos.
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Behind the Build
Why 3D Renderings Were a Game-Changer in Our Build
See how 3D renderings gave us clarity during our build—from aligning on design decisions to avoiding conflicts. A sneak peek at how we walked through our home before it was built.
Behind The Build: Framing
Clearing, excavating, and framing mark the start of any build. From long days to big decisions, see how we tackled this phase and brought our vision to life—even through unexpected challenges.
Behind The Build: Our Design & Permit Process
Once the variance was approved, it was time to do what I do best—design. But designing my own home came with its own challenges. Here's the story behind creating our dream home and navigating the permit process.
Behind The Build: The 12 Home Projects on our 2025 List
As we all get into setting goals for the new year, whether that’s personal, financial, health, etc. Troy and I like to take the time to list all the home projects we’d like to accomplish for 2024…
Behind The Build: The Development Variance Permit
There are different kinds of development variances. We needed to prove hardship and have a zoning change. This is our story with the timeline, process and steps it took. Find out if we were approved or denied...
Behind The Build: The Search For Our Plot of Land
Ever thought about buying a piece of land with friends or family and build a community where you can build homes, grow food, share meals, raise a family, and all around enjoy life? We started years ago...
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