https://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/06/30/dressed-up-with-nowhere-to-go-more-finishing-touches-still-no-septic/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3158.jpgMarking the line for the deck and slabMarking the line for the deck and slabhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3157.jpgMarking the line for the deck and slabMarking the line for the deck and slabhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3262.jpgKitchen counter closeupKitchen counter closeuphttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3258.jpgKitchen CountersThe east wall of the kitchen with its large workspace. https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3214.jpgBaby robins getting biggerBaby robins getting biggerhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3151.jpgEucalyptus Floor beginsEucalyptus Floor beginshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3250.jpgFixing the crooked wallFixing the crooked half wall at the staircasehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3165.jpgRobins getting closer to fledgingRobins getting closer to fledginghttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3167.jpgWood Flooring in the great roomWood flooring in the living/dining room. https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3166.jpgCovering and protecting the new floorCovering and protecting the new floor2019-08-12T02:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/08/11/daylight-or-a-train-setting-sights-on-c-of-o/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3708.jpgSeptic GradingThe flattening of the sand begins and dirt gets moved to the back of the househttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3705.jpgBack of house gradingThe hills of sand are starting to get smoothed out and more fill dirt is placed around the back of the dome to the brick linehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3750.jpgSeptic Field Sand FlatteningOur contractor has to make sure that the sane is the proper depth and really really flat.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3429.jpgSeptic field sand starts to be deliveredThe girls were delighted to have a giant-sized sandbox for a while.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3513.jpgOven InstalledI just love having the oven installed in the cabinet! So exciting!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3512.jpgOven Installed InteriorToby installed the ovenhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3555.jpgPendant light over the sinkMatches the large pendants over the island. Allen + roth "Lynlore" mini pendant (Model #B10032)https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3554.jpgDishwasher installedHad to get an additional part to allow us to attach the dishwasher to the counter, since glass/solid suface/granite type counters you can't drill into for the securing bracket. https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3556.jpgUnboxing the clawfoot tubClawfoot (not shown) double slipper tub for the master bath.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3748.jpgKitchen Island PendantsAllen + roth "Lynlore" double light pendants. Old brass and mercury glass. These just sparkle. 2019-08-12T02:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/06/16/this-house-is-like-a-rollercoaster-cabinets-carpentry-mayhem-paint-and-rain/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2932.jpgInstalling top half of septic tankThe top half of the septic tank gets set in placehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2922.jpgSeptic Tank Installation PrepDigging and Leveling the hole for the septic tankhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2930.jpgimg_2930https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2923.jpgSeptic Tank InstallGetting ready to place the septic tank in the holehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2928.jpgLowering the septic tank into placeLowering the septic tank into placehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2919.jpgDigging the septic tank holeDigging the septic tank holehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_2843.jpgTriangle window framing and casingCasing and sill on the triangle windowhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3115.jpgWall of Doom Primed and PrimingPriming the massive wall https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3114.jpgPriming: the deck entrance extensionPriming: the deck entrance extensionhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_3123.jpgLarge 80 inch fan and lights at the top of the domeLarge 80 inch fan and lights at the top of the dome2019-06-30T16:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/05/02/first-finishes-tile-stacked-bricked-and-herringboned/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2699.jpgUpstairs Bath TileTile in the upstairs bathhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2353.jpgSolarium TileSolarium Tilehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2351.jpgSolarium TileBlue porcelain tile in the solariumhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2625.jpgTile beginning to be laid in kitchenKitchen tile beginshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2270.jpgAnother view of completed drywallCompleted drywall: Living room viewhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2264.jpgDrywall completeCompleted drywallhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2263.jpgCompleted Drywall: Entry viewCompleted Drywall: Entry viewhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2494.jpgFront entrywayFront entryway with drywall completehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2266.jpgCompleted Drywall: KitchenCompleted Drywall: Kitchenhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2491.jpgGiant WallGiant wall over the dining area2019-06-16T16:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/03/31/walls-around-my-heart-plywood-and-sheetrock/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_2024.jpgDeer TracksDeer trackshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_2022.jpgRaccoon TracksLittle hands were washing something in the large puddle behind the house. https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1929.jpgFinished BrickBrick under dining room windowhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1865.jpgFinished brick east side of houseEast side of the house with finished brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1932.jpgSolarium exterior with finished BrickSolarium exterior with finished brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_2025.jpgSouthwest view with completed brickSouthwest view with completed brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_2023.jpgWest view with finished brickWest view with finished brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_2026.jpgSoutheast view with finished brickSoutheast view with finished brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1862.jpgPlywood installation second floor bed and bathPlywood installation second floor bed and bathhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1936.jpgPlywood installation completed top of domePlywood installation completed top of dome2019-05-02T20:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/03/08/getting-warmer-insulation/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1788-1.jpgPano of Complete InsulationPanoramic view from balcony of completed insulationhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1820-1.jpgCreek thawCreek begins to thaw and runhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1717-2.jpgInsulation beginsSpray foam insulation beginshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1721.jpgInsulation install master bedroomInsulation install master bedroomhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1790.jpgInsulation install upstairs bathroomInsulation install upstairs bathroomhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1846.jpgPlywood around windowPlywood installation around windowhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1848-1.jpgPlywood install bedroom and storage roomPlywood install bedroom and storage roomhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1728-2.jpgInsulation as installed in basementInsulation as installed in basementhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1784-1.jpgInsulation install living/dining roomInsulation install living/dining roomhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1719-2.jpgInsulation install kitchen and solariuimInsulation install kitchen and solariuim2019-03-31T15:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/01/30/beams-brackets-and-hurdles-send-in-the-engineers/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1102.jpgStairsWalking up into the house is much easier nowhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1124-1.jpgFurnaceA temporary furnace to keep things above freezing insidehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1118.jpgPropanePropae and propane accessorieshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1101.jpgStair landingThese are temporary stairs so they aren't connected to the house.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1199.jpgWest side of houseBrick on the west side only needs the limestone sill plate.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1116.jpgimg_1116https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1100.jpgimg_1100https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1124.jpgimg_1124https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1113.jpgLights in the Living Room/Dining RoomThe lights are tiltable to give us light right where we need it.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_1121.jpgSecond Floor railingDue to it not being secured properly, this is just a temporary rail. It will be removed and reinstalled with a sturdier structure when drywall begins2019-02-24T20:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2019/02/18/rough-approved-little-stickers-of-happiness/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1632.jpgBack of houseBack view of househttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1403.jpgThe cellar beamWhere the cellar beam connects to the exterior wallhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1404.jpgCellar beam wall connectionCellar beamhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1395.jpgRough ApprovedAll our rough inspections have been approved!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1398.jpgKitchen BeamKitchen beamhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1402.jpgMain beam RepairMain beam repair2019-02-24T20:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/12/20/wonky-weather-a-merry-december/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0890.jpgBrick CloseupThe installed brick close up.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0893.jpgSiding on the front entranceHardie Board siding on the front entrancehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0892.jpgBricklayer adaptationsHeating the sand and water for winter installation of brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0891.jpgBrick MacroMacro on the brickhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0871.jpgBrick on deck and basement entranceBrick on deck and basement entrancehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0521.jpgWonky Angle in Master bathThe cabinet maker has lovely angles like this to deal with. https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0886.jpgMUA in a box (or boxes)Make up air systemhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0875.jpgPano Dome Interior framedDome interior panoramic https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0888.jpgPanelPanel locationhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_0887.jpgMaster breakermega switch!2019-01-30T16:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/11/08/let-it-snow-a-roof-over-our-heads/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/56322899433__61a1df48-e983-4fdc-b916-7f93b7140ba3.jpg56322899433__61a1df48-e983-4fdc-b916-7f93b7140ba3Drain water, drain!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0166.jpgimg_0166Straight or not, it still works!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0185.jpgimg_0185Letting a swale drain into the ditchhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0156.jpgimg_0156My decidedly not straight driveway trenchhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0181.jpgimg_0181Digging the trench. Thank God for helpful neighbors!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0170.jpgimg_0170The first skylights in place1https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0184.jpgimg_0184https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0175.jpgimg_0175https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0186.jpgimg_0186https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0179.jpgimg_0179The front entryway. Those doors are destined for a bright color!2018-12-21T04:27:07+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/10/30/as-the-leaves-turn-golden-the-road-to-enclosing/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0002-1.jpgimg_0002-1https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0002.jpgimg_0002https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0004.jpgimg_0004Spent a whole Saturday vaccuming up water and wet sawdust. Ugh the rain!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/56254022087__3e101952-5321-4a17-bc40-3569743701e4.jpg56254022087__3e101952-5321-4a17-bc40-3569743701e4Second floor framing.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/56254019917__b68e7f9e-d7ad-45f0-898f-5a402d5e95d0.jpg56254019917__b68e7f9e-d7ad-45f0-898f-5a402d5e95d0The walls are just huge.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0006.jpgimg_0006From the back, it is mostly complete. You can see the large skylights on the kitchen/solarium extension. So much light in my kitchen!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0008.jpgimg_0008More progress pictures of the roofhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0044.jpgimg_0044https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0049.jpgimg_0049Not an easy thing to roof...https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0009.jpgRoofing Progress1Progress picture on the roofing. 2018-11-08T20:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/09/10/meeting-in-the-middle-getting-the-dome-framed/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4392.jpgIMG_4392The dome kit as it arrived on the truck.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4394.jpgIMG_4394A box of connectors and boltshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4402.jpgIMG_4402Laying out the riser wallshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4412-e1536586988303.jpgIMG_4412Custom hardware for the dome. Connecting piece.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img-4540.jpgIMG-4540A dome!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4403.jpgIMG_4403The riser walls come pre-assembledhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4433.jpgIMG_4433Starting to sink in just how big the dome will be...https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4435.jpgIMG_4435https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4492.jpgIMG_4492Almost fully a domehttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4494.jpgIMG_4494Still lots of pieces on pallets2018-11-01T16:22:38+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/09/09/broken-branch-dome-home-project-getting-started/2018-11-01T16:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/09/15/cmon-lets-vogue-aka-more-framing/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4741.jpgLens Flare!This is looking straight on to where the master bath window is going to be placed.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4733.jpgFraming/T Blocking FinishFraming and T Blocking complete. A visit from Karl the Fog.2018-11-01T16:03:51+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/09/19/heart-transplant-framing-the-kitchen/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4775.jpgKitchen Sink Window View 20180919This will be the view from my kitchen sink. A big, BIG 6x3 window!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4780.jpgEast View 20180919View from east, showing new grading, the walk out area, and newly framed kitchen extension.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4770.jpgSouth View 20180919View from the south (ish) showing the large solarium windows framed in.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4769.jpgWestern View 20180919View from the west showing the newly framed kitchen extension and grading to hide the window wells.2018-11-01T16:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/09/25/upon-this-rock-the-foundation/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4339.jpgWalls CompleteBasement walls complete and the interior walls framed out. The first floor beams are starting to get installed.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4176.jpgBasement Walls Almost FinishedGetting there. T takes pictures.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4108.jpgBasementhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4071.jpgHigher and higherThe walls get higher.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4063.jpgMore progress on the basement wallsMore progress on the basement wallshttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4061.jpgBasement Wall PlacementDouble checking and measuring the block placement as the basement exterior walls begin.https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4041.jpgPoured FootingsFootings poured to show the outline of the househttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4024.jpgFoundation framinghttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_3998.jpgFoundation PrepPrepped frames for the foundation pourhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_3988.jpgEarth MovedThe hole takes the rough shape of the foundation. 2018-11-01T16:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/2018/10/02/rain-rain-go-away-a-week-or-more-of-wet/https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img-4904.jpgWhite CalfMoo!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4899.jpgSmoochsMOOch!https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4856.jpgBasement Framing DoorwayThe doorway to the basement. Heads out to a mud field now, but eventually it will open to a covered patiohttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4855.jpgBasement FramingBasement Rooms Left to Right: T's workshop, a half bath, the utility roomhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4854.jpgIMG_4854https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4853.jpgBasement Framed In Stair ViewStaircase going up to the main floor, storage on right, cellar on lefthttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4852.jpgIMG_4852https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4851.jpgNortheast Retaining WallNortheast Retaining Wallhttps://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4850.jpgMudClay mud is the worst. https://brokenbranchfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4849.jpgEntryway Extension Framing View OutFraming the entryway extension2018-11-01T16:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://brokenbranchfarm.comdaily1.02019-08-12T02:24:16+00:00