Installing the ducting to our ERV system seemed like it would be a simple project, but simple does not always mean easy. Because we’re doing ALL of this house build on our own, it means we have to learn a lot of different trades. We felt pretty secure in our knowledge of installing an… Continue reading WE MADE a MISTAKE //Installing our ERV System
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WE HAVE to INSTALL THIS // Installing an ERV System in our SELF BUILT HOME
With so much material on our land and sharing a lot of our life on the internet, security is of the utmost importance for us and our family. When you have larger amount of land, a security camera system can give you more peace of mind about what or who is on your land.… Continue reading WE HAVE to INSTALL THIS // Installing an ERV System in our SELF BUILT HOME
ALONE in the WOODS // Ryan LEAVES the BUILD
Ryan has to leave the build for a moment, and normally that would mean the build stops. Not this time, though! Sara takes matters into her own hands and gets to work on the build all by herself. Our number one goal right now is completing this house so we can move in, and… Continue reading ALONE in the WOODS // Ryan LEAVES the BUILD
HUGE SNOW STORM THREATENS our HOUSE BUILD
We are BACK to the build after a snow storm, ice storm, and the holidays. What a whirlwind! It will feel seamless to the viewer, but we were actually away from the build for 1 complete month. And we are READY to get back to work. We’re in a race with ourselves to get to… Continue reading HUGE SNOW STORM THREATENS our HOUSE BUILD
We’re GIVING UP on PLUMBING
It’s no secret that we’re not fans of plumbing. So it may not be a surprise to many of you when we decide that we’re done with this portion of the build, but are we turning it over to a professional, or are we just taking a momentary pause? You’ll have to check out the… Continue reading We’re GIVING UP on PLUMBING
IN OVER our HEADS // PLUMBING a HOUSE with NO EXPERIENCE
During this house build, Ryan and I have raised a beam that was over 500 lbs, we’ve installed a huge window wall, wired the house, etc. We’ve done it all with only the help from friends here and there. All of these jobs have been hard and at times felt overwhelming, but we may have… Continue reading IN OVER our HEADS // PLUMBING a HOUSE with NO EXPERIENCE
PLUMBING with NO EXPERIENCE // Couple Builds House
Ryan and I often joke about hiring a professional to come in and do parts of the build. But the joke ends with one of us saying it, the other laughing, and then we get back to work on the build. We didn’t sign up for this self build just to give in and… Continue reading PLUMBING with NO EXPERIENCE // Couple Builds House
TIMELAPSE – COUPLE BUILDS house ALONE in 39 minutes
We’re Sara and Ryan, and in June 2021, we left our home in the suburbs and moved to 5 acres on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, to build our future family home. We moved our family of 4 into a camper trailer and a 30 ft. yurt, and we started building right away.… Continue reading TIMELAPSE – COUPLE BUILDS house ALONE in 39 minutes
RACING against MOTHER NATURE // DIY GUTTER INSTALLATION
Last year our house survived the rainy season without any gutters, but we know we have to get the gutters installed before this year’s rainy season starts up. We have all the supplies we need to complete this project (**we think**) so we should be able to get this project done with no problem.… Continue reading RACING against MOTHER NATURE // DIY GUTTER INSTALLATION
You ASKED for THIS
We’ve been living with some parts of our house unfinished, and this year we were lucky enough to have amazing weather this Fall. So before we move to the inside of our house, we take advantage of the weather and work on finishing the front of our house. Follow along as the front of… Continue reading You ASKED for THIS