And we have drywall! This is always a pivotal stage for me. After seeing the house framed up for the last two months, it’s a big change.
January 21, 2015
And we have drywall! This is always a pivotal stage for me. After seeing the house framed up for the last two months, it’s a big change.
January 21, 2015One of the happiest days during construction (for me) is seeing the siding and stone installed. These are color selections EVERYONE sees.
January 19, 2015We take insulation pretty seriously around here. We always have and we always will. Dad has always done more than required by code which has historically set NDI apart from the crowd.
January 16, 2015Now that our house on Great Falls Street is all framed up with windows, doors and the roof installed, it’s time for the mechanical stage.
January 15, 2015One of the goals I’ve had for this blog is to open up about our company and about me personally. I know we are running a business here, but we’re also working with people on a very personal level.
January 13, 2015I love ringing in the New Year. It feels like a fresh start, like anything is possible. Perhaps it’s the new “At-A-Glance” calendar on my desk.
January 9, 2015I was all set to post a blog entry about insulation this week. I’ll get back to building soon enough but for now, there is something else I want to talk about.
December 15, 2014Window installation is a critical step in the building process. If windows aren’t set properly from the get go, there will always be issues (air and water infiltration, not opening or closing properly, etc.).
December 3, 2014Giving Thanks. Our NDI family is feeling pretty darn thankful this year as we welcomed a new baby for one team member and celebrated the nuptials of another. We’re also on our way to finish close to 50 homes by Christmas. Feeling thankful is an understatement.
November 26, 2014We’re framing out at Great Falls Street (GFS)! I love the smell of fresh lumber. I love walking through a house right after the framers have cleared out.
November 13, 2014My weather app says it’s about to get pretty cold out there this week. It’s hard to believe given the weather we’re having today.
November 12, 2014Happy Veteran’s Day! I had the pleasure of welcoming some of our brave veteran’s to the World War II Memorial on Saturday morning.
November 11, 2014Do you love the pictures of the beautiful hardwood floors you see on Pinterest and Houzz? Or how about the beautiful hardwood floors those adorable twin brothers from HGTV always use?
November 6, 2014The walls at our Great Falls Street (GFS) home are complete! If you have financed your construction project with a construction loan, the bank will require a “wall check." The wall check is done by the site engineer.
November 4, 2014[caption id="attachment_2240" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Scott Alderson, NDI owner with Vince Charlton.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2238" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Scott Alderson, Louise Charlton, Vince Charlton and Jennifer Landers[/caption] We’re saying goodbye to a friend today.
October 7, 2014I've written a lot about expecting the unexpected when it comes to building your own home especially when we talk about site conditions.
October 1, 2014We’re breaking ground! We’re breaking ground! We’re breaking ground! Four months after acquiring the lot on Great Falls Street, we are putting the first shovel in the ground.
September 29, 2014Even the best relationships can be tested during the custom home building process. It’s an emotional and sometimes stressful venture. Not only are you making one of the biggest investments of your life, but there are decisions to be made at every turn.
September 23, 2014We have the approved permits for our project on Great Falls Street! CAN YOU TELL I’M EXCITED! Now what?
September 19, 2014If you are thinking about building a custom home, especially if you’re currently living in the house you plan to tear down, it’s important to understand when you will need to be out of the house.
September 10, 2014
