The Kirkpatrick's D.I.Y. Project - 2005 Edition

We are not "having a house built," we are building a house!

We are truly blessed to have family and friends who are so willing
to pitch in and help. Yes, we have gotten a lot done, but we could NOT have
done it without the help of those you see pictured on the following pages.




The Land At Purchase
(December 2004)
Dowsing for Water
(March 19, 2005)
Getting Ready to Build
(Late-May 2005)
 
Installing the Footer
(June 11 - 13, 2005)
Septic System
(June 19, 2005)
Building the Block Walls
(June 24 - 27, 2005)
 
Surface Bond to Hold Walls Together
(July 2, 2005)
Plumbing & Electric Pipes
(July 3 - 4, 2005)
Our "Spare" Time
(July 9, 2005)
 
Slab Preparation
(July 16 - 17, 2005)
We Have A SLAB!
(July 21 - 24, 2005)
Framing the Exterior Walls
(July 25 - August 2, 2005)
 
Installing the Roof Trusses & Sheathing
(August 6 - 7, 2005)
Finishing the Sheathing
(August 13 - 14, 2005)
Our First Setback
(August 28 - 29, 2005)
 
Laboring Away for Labor Day
(September 3 - 6, 2005)
Installing the Windows & Doors
(September 9 - 11, 2005)
Windows & Doors - Part 2
(September 23 - 25, 2005)
 
Prepping for Power
(September 30 - October 2, 2005)
Lifting the Shingles
(October 14 - 16, 2005)
Electrical Work
(October 21 - 23, 2005
 
Shingle Installation - Part I
(November 4 - 6, 2005)
Shingle Installation - Part II
(November 11 - 13, 2005)
Shingle Installation - Part III
(November 18 - 20, 2005)
 
Shingle Installation - Part IV
(November 25 - 27, 2005)
Ya Gotta Love Allegheny Power
(December 9 - 10, 2005)
 
 




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