Explore the planning and building process behind our home, including house plans, construction decisions, design choices, challenges, and lessons learned while creating a functional and beautiful space from the ground up.
If yesterday was all about breaking ground, then today was about precision. While I personally spent most of the day battling a stomach bug and couldn’t be on site, Mr. Right kept me in the loop with plenty of photos and updates. Building a home isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about being present for […]
Foundation Day 2: Preparing the Base and Installing Modules Read More »
Building Timeline: Delays and Unexpected Wins About two weeks ago, we learned that the company responsible for the house module drawings wouldn’t finish them before midsummer! That would have meant that, under the most optimistic scenario, the house frame could only go up in July. Our spirits sank a little—but just a week later, we
Foundation Day 1: Breaking Ground on Building Our Dream House Read More »
Dividing Responsibilities: Design vs. Technical Decisions From the very beginning, we agreed that all construction, energy efficiency, structural decisions, and insulation choices would be Mr. Right’s responsibility, while everything related to beauty, design, and interior decoration would be mine. This way, each of us could focus on what mattered most to us. This doesn’t mean Mr. Right
Building Our Home: Planning for Energy Efficiency and Ventilation Read More »
