Category: Home building

Lighting fixtures are something we've been buying since before we actually moved out of our last house. Amanda would stalk LampsPlusOpenBox.com for great deals on lights we liked. I can't even calculate how many thousands of dollars we probably saved on lights by taking our time and buying things that came up on that site… Continue reading Punaro Glen Construction: Lighting and Technology →

You know what's great about getting early snow when you're building a house on top of a hill in ski country? Nothing. Progress slowed down considerably since last update, although there were still some key accomplishments. #1 - Windows all got installed: #2 - Roofing all got installed. We were told that they couldn't get… Continue reading Punaro Glen Construction: Mid-December →

Are you ready for this? Ok.... here it comes.... Here's the approach to the house, during framing Here's the front view, during framing Here's the view of the decks and walkout Ta-da! House! A lot happened in the last few weeks, despite no posts here. You should also watch for interm updates on Instagram, Twitter,… Continue reading Punaro Glen Construction: Mid-November →

Dirty Deeds We have a loan! Yay! Yay? Yes, it's a good thing - no loan, no house. Everyone will tell you that every step in building a house takes longer than you expect, and I will be no different. We picked our builder in the beginning of June, submitted our loan application July 2nd,… Continue reading Punaro Glen Construction: End of October →

Incremental progress over the last couple weeks. Drain tile and waterproofing was added. Front drain tile and waterproofing Drain tile on rear of house One the foundation was inspected, backfilling and rough grading was done. Backfilling and Grading - From the front Backfilling and Grading - From the garage end Backfilling and Grading - From… Continue reading Punaro Glen Construction: Mid-October →