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Mad woodworking skills - envious! That Bosch router though!!! Awesome!

I want to install a system like this for washing "stuff" - cars, bikes, sleds etc... Question is where? I thought here: but builder says exterior wall and not a good spot for a hose bib...for freezing. (he will do it but buyer beware even though it will be insulated) This is the first bay...

Great question - I think those are the flat roof areas under the porches - most of those are like the cantilever with flat roof so i assume the flat Luna wood just goes up against flush? I am out here so can ask the builder - Thanks - will check it out Merry Christmas!!! So - all caught...

Trip west was pretty uneventful...Disco puppy did great for 2300 miles... Hotels were his favorite - Scooters coffee is another favorite once we hit Nebraska - and obviously pup cups... Rinse and repeat 4 days - PSA - if you are ever in Cheyenne - hit the Rail Spur. Birria Tacos...

So part of heading west is LR4 prep - yep **** it out fill it up... One thing that needed repair was the third brake light. On the LR4 this is kind of notorious as a failure point - the seal goes bad and it leaks. Truth be told I actually replaced this 3rd light this past summer - or so I...

Yes! That is the plan - also studs for mounting things in the future... Thank you!! Same to you and your family! So it is about that time to head west and check the latest progress on the house. One thing I wanted to do was make a more permanent solution to the Ring cameras I have on each...

Turning attention to the garage for some maintenance. Compressor is about 20 years old...needed some love. Always happens when you want to use it and just get something done - Just need to re-wire Tired hose - Refreshed - Then to replace this tired carpet... Template -...

Thanks for following!! So my builder asked the same question - "what are your lighting control plans"? I don't know is the short answer. Blend in some nice features that are not too tech heavy so I don't need a manual to turn things on and off? Honestly with so many choices for the house I...

More brick updates and apparent anarchy...going rogue on the Volvo community and "ruining" E-codes. E-codes in the Volvo community are glass Volvo headlights that we did not get in the US. More affectionally known as "TV Screens" They just need a little help with all that silver trim inside...

Thanks! Yes - not sure when we will make the "full time" move out there...hoping sooner rather than later. More brick - cleaning up and painting trim - messy. Almost two hours here to get this muck off - In to the paint both for rocker and beltline trim - Rear trim thingie doo...

Thanks Mike! The "plan" is for the house to be done early/late fall of next year. We will need to keep the house in VA for a bit so it will not be a wholesale move anytime soon. Being government contractors we need to have a footprint in DC/MD/VA in addition to our youngest still has 2.5...

Yep - we really have not had issues with the other KitchenAid appliances. The built in refrigerator has been fantastic, double ovens, microwave and mini refrigerator as well. Dishwasher, I hope was an anomaly. One of the things I like about KitchenAid is it is basically Whirlpool - lots of...

We are just about caught up to present day in terms of progress... Still lots of drip rail and standing seam to go... Pella was supposed to take these windows back - not sure why they did not - there were two that were the wrong size - wondering if we can use these for the glass...

Ok so house... where were we...? Getting chilly in the Valley, electric and HVAC has started... Electric! One of the A/C units - More to come -

Ok more on Birria tacos from the brisket...more to the story there. Great place in Cheyenne, Wyoming called the "Rail Spur" - if you have ever been to Cheyenne you will get the play on the name - stop in - fantastic. Changing gears... my GJ contribution for a quick meal time hack... Quick -...

Ok more food - a buddy bet me I could not smoke a 15lb brisket on a gas grill. I love a challenge. New Meater installed... Start with a Costco brisket...shave off the hard fat parts...use those later. Season overnight with mustard spices blah blah blah... Wood...got wood? Taylor...

Thank you sir! That is in need of a refresh. Defender wipers after 30 yeas of Africa sun - faded and tired. Mod allows for use of "standard" not hard to find wipers... Old keepers knackered... Rinse, replace, repeat. New tire cover - Food - tot burger bites. Finish with a...

Any watch people here...just saw the banner post of the Horologist's Shop - I dig that, those tools are awesome. I have a few old Tag Heuer's that I love and have been trusty companions for 4 decades. They recently implemented a program where you can send your watch in and get it refurbed to...

Trying to get this thread caught up for the holidays so hang in there - but in other news...life goes on... Here is a mish mash of other project updates - Appliances - always giving me a run for my money. I don't know if we are hard on them or just use them or what...dryer gets min 2 loads a...

Thanks for that - I need to look into the control side of things for all things electrical. I am meeting with the builder and electrician here shortly and wanted to discuss the options for controls etc. I completely agree with "hands on". For the recessed lights I ordered a couple to get the...