With the economy in terrific shape, it's a perfect time to go into debt and build a house, isn't it? For those of you with the stomach to watch this agonizing process, we'll post photos & info as at transpires (expires?). (click on any photo for a big version)






Years after putting in a septic system and bringing utilities down to the site, we went through the process of getting planning clearance, a water tap, and building permit ($8 grand for all that). After staking out the corners of the house, it was time to drill for the geothermal heating & cooling system - 4 holes, 250 ft. deep each, with pipes holding the fluid that will circulate through the 55 degree ground, from which heat will be extracted from in the winter, and the reverse during summer. It's a heat pump (refrigeration that runs both ways), but much more efficient because of the 55 degree source. Got it?

Next came excavation - getting a level pad (scary big looking) cut out of the hill for the foundation work to begin. Marc Davis from Glade Park did a terrific job.

More to come (we ain't caught up to the present yet)