Bought a house today

[GuitarStv]

Much to his dismay. He and Adele will continue the battle against world hunger, although she looks like she's done her part already.

When you brought up wiring, it reminded me. Wired > wireless. Since you have the opportunity, I would run Cat5e into every bedroom, the living room, and the office, assuming you have one. It doesn't cost that much, and it has the ability to make your life so much easier. I have ambitions of one day setting up a media server in my office, and I already do some file sharing, but the best thing is having my Blu-Ray player and my HTPC wired directly into the wall to get uninterrupted, high-speed service.

When I moved into my place, I actually had to tear drywall out to run it, which was a giant pain and a decent expense, but I'm so glad I did. You may consider extra coax as well.

Don't do Cat5e . . . I would use Cat6 in an attempt to future proof. Actually, I already have wired my house with Cat6 (but it would have been a lot easier to do if the drywall wasn't already up).

[stratobastard]

Don't do Cat5e . . . I would use Cat6 in an attempt to future proof. Actually, I already have wired my house with Cat6 (but it would have been a lot easier to do if the drywall wasn't already up).

Good advice!

[Jake]

Congrats Hunter! I'm really happy for you dude.

[ImmortalSix]

Thank you bros.

Broke ground today - should have the basement dug and poured by the weekend





Here are a few pictures of the lot. The lot is deeper than the cleared area. I asked the developer to clear as little as possible while still giving us a decent backyard. I like trees and building forts more than I like grass and mowing the lawn. Also, it's a helluva lot easier to clear and seed than it is to put trees in.





You can see the house dimensions staked out







They are putting them up quick down here. This is across the street from our lot.

This house was a hole in the ground with a slab 4 weeks ago, and framed 2 weeks ago.

Yesterday, as you can see, it's got a roof and windows and doors and brick...

[hareek]

Thank you bros.

Broke ground today - should have the basement dug and poured by the weekend

Hunter congratulations on the house man! I know it's an exciting time for sure! I didn't even realize you had a son either I've been a ghost around here for too long, so congratulations on being a father too man!

I'm sure your builder has gone over this with you, but I just want to make sure you have closely examined waterproofing and drainage options for your basement. You're lucky in the sense that because it's a new home, all of the work to dig out the basement has to be done anyway, so now's the time to waterproof it right, one time, and avoid future headache (As opposed to buying an old home with an existing basement, and having to dig everything out from around it to fix water problems). Anyway just make sure they've explained different waterproofing options to you and that you feel comfortable with the product they're installing both quality-wise and price-wise. If there's maybe an upgrade that doesn't cost that much extra, DO IT! Also make sure they do a foundation drain as well. Sometimes called a french drain. It's basically about 1'x1' of gravel around plastic perforated pipe, and it goes around the perimeter of basement walls. It's function is to take ground water that settles around your basement/foundation and drain it away from the house, and it is a very inexpensive thing to do. It's probably already required by code but just double check to be sure.

[ImmortalSix]

Hunter congratulations on the house man! I know it's an exciting time for sure! I didn't even realize you had a son either I've been a ghost around here for too long, so congratulations on being a father too man!

I'm sure your builder has gone over this with you, but I just want to make sure you have closely examined waterproofing and drainage options for your basement. You're lucky in the sense that because it's a new home, all of the work to dig out the basement has to be done anyway, so now's the time to waterproof it right, one time, and avoid future headache (As opposed to buying an old home with an existing basement, and having to dig everything out from around it to fix water problems). Anyway just make sure they've explained different waterproofing options to you and that you feel comfortable with the product they're installing both quality-wise and price-wise. If there's maybe an upgrade that doesn't cost that much extra, DO IT! Also make sure they do a foundation drain as well. Sometimes called a french drain. It's basically about 1'x1' of gravel around plastic perforated pipe, and it goes around the perimeter of basement walls. It's function is to take ground water that settles around your basement/foundation and drain it away from the house, and it is a very inexpensive thing to do. It's probably already required by code but just double check to be sure.

Hey, yeah - thanks a lot!

The basement / slab will have the gravel and PVC under it and all.

Luckily, I got to see them build the house across the street, so I got to see what my build will be like

[Stratman]

TERMITES

There seems to be a lot of wood left laying ½ buried in that lot!

[hareek]

Luckily, I got to see them build the house across the street, so I got to see what my build will be like

Ok cool, yeah that's good to see that and know what to expect. Good luck and have fun!

[grumptruck]

Cat 6.... is thicker and much better for lots of things.

It would be easier to lay without all that mess up.

[ImmortalSix]

I talked to the low voltage wiring contractor on Friday and they are going to wire the house up with "Ethernet" cable - thanks for reminding me that I need to clarify the type!

[DankStar]

congrats - you already have nicer grass than I do.

[ImmortalSix]

[jtougas]

Congrats, I6... this'll be fun to watch.

[ImmortalSix]

Yeah - everyone loves a build thread - doesn't much matter of what!

[TheLivingDead]

Rad, man. I'm happy for you all.

[ImmortalSix]

Rad, man. I'm happy for you all.

[grumptruck]

Hows the house dealy goin?

[Rich_T]

Me too - but that's no real estate chick - that's Mrs. Six!

Ha ha ha! Well this is awkward...


Congratulations Hunter, sounds like its going to be a great place. I'm sure it will be a happy one!

[ImmortalSix]

Hows the house dealy goin?

Stopped by yesterday - they have dug the basement out and have the forms in place to pour the basement this week











That big house across the street is going right on up!

Also, we met the neighbors at the end of the culdesac, and they have 3 boys, one Phinn's age and a couple of others in the 3-4 range.

While we were talking to the couple, the boys were already playing and laughing and having fun, it was great.

Ha ha ha! Well this is awkward...


Congratulations Hunter, sounds like its going to be a great place. I'm sure it will be a happy one!

Thanks man, and It will be quite happy indeed

[B Bent]

Congrats bro. Very happy for you guys!