Austin Moving Companies Thank you for visiting our list of Austin Moving Companies. We compiled this as a quick reference for our clients. Of course, we have not used all these companies personally, but have heard positive reviews about them from clients or friends. Here’s a tip for working with a mover: Always give them […]
Archives for May 2016
Board Formed Concrete – Modern Farmhouse
Board Formed Concrete – Modern Farmhouse The foundation on the front and right sides of this house is going to be about 5 to 6′ tall. This is more exposed concrete than we would prefer. The tall concrete walls result from having a side slope on the lot. We do not like small interior level […]
Modern Farmhouse Foundation Pouring
Modern Farmhouse Foundation Pouring Thanks for visiting our Modern farmhouse foundation pouring. Foundation pours are always exciting, but we did not expect a near disaster! All started out great – the day was cool and sunny with a beautiful sunrise. Jim and Matt were on hand at 6:00 am with coffee and breakfast tacos. […]
Copper vs PEX Water Pipes
Copper vs PEX Water Pipes It was time for installation of both the sewer and water lines in the slab. John Podolak, our plumber, laid the sewer lines (4″ PVC pipe) into the foundation before the pour is done. On the water lines we had to make some choices. The big choice was copper vs […]
Building Permits – What’s Required in Travis County
Building Permits in Travis County Getting the straight story on building permits in Travis County is not easy. When we do a project, we want to everything by the book, but where is the book? There is no central place to get a complete list of what permits you need. The checklist on Travis County’s […]
Barton Creek West Neighborhood- Westlake Area – Eanes ISD
Barton Creek West Neighborhood – Westlake Area Barton Creek West has always been one of our favorite neighborhoods to show in the Westlake area. There is something wonderful about turning into the neighborhood and enjoying expanses of hill country all around, and Austin’s big sky overhead. Since the day this neighborhood opened in mid 1980, […]
Senna Hills Neighborhood – Westlake Area – Eanes ISD
Senna Hills Neighborhood – Westlake Area We have shown and listed homes in the Westlake area for many years, and Senna Hills has always been one of our favorites. We never miss an opportunity to show this elegant neighborhood in the Eanes ISD. Neighborhood Located in the highly desirable Westlake area of Austin, Senna Hills […]
Modern Farmhouse – Squaring up the Foundation
Modern Farmhouse – Squaring Up the Foundation Thanks for joining our Modern Farmhouse Squaring up the Foundation post! After the lot is cleared it is time to lay out the foundation. This is a critical time in the construction, and mistakes at this point can become serious problems later. This lot has a side slope, […]
Modern Farmhouse Lot Clearing
Modern Farmhouse Lot Clearing Thanks for joining us on our modern farmhouse lot clearing post! We have always built or remodeled as a side hobby. Jim draws the plans, and does the contracting. He’s a very good designer and builder. So that’s the reason we do it. He gets to play his instrument, if you […]
