Multi-phased 1 1/2 story home project in Austin, TX

[phalynx]

My wife was timing.  She said she heard grunting about once ever few minutes and few curse words every 5-10.

[glenn kangiser]

How many centimeters was the drain, phalynx?

I'd suggest you ready the adjustable spanner and hot water.

[phalynx]

I really wasn't too sure.  It looked to be about 3 cm.  I really didn't enjoy being underneath and looking up.  I had to wear safety goggles to make sure nothing fell into my eyes.  It was a disgusting situation.  My wife said I left a huge mess all over the floor.

[glenn kangiser]

She wouldn't happen to have any mid-wife training? hmm

That could be very useful at a time like this.

[phalynx]

No, we're both only on our 1st marriage.  She only has 1st wife training.   

[brian_nj]

Just wanted to say the house is looking good, I have read the entire post multiple times and it has inspired a few ideas that I did not think of. It also makes it so much easier for my wife to visualize the end result which keeps me from getting frustrated trying to explain it. I hope that a little cursing at the plumbing is the worst you have to deal with from here on out

[phalynx]

I actually didn't have much problems.  I needed to be dramatic so that the Glenn/Phalynx Show could start and we could have our back and forth jokes.  The plumbing, I found, to be very easy.  I was glad.  It was the one thing I hadn't ever done before.  As far as building goes, its been my wife and I 99% of the time.  I think almost anyone can build their home.  There are a few more pictures, of the house construction, on our picture website.
http://www.ouramericanadventure.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=20

[glenn kangiser]

No, we're both only on our 1st marriage.  She only has 1st wife training.  

This makes things a bit more difficult, phalynx, but I believe I have found a solution. 

Possibly the two of you should read this and perhaps you will be able to handle the situation when it is time.

http://etext.library.adelaide.edu.au/d/dickens/charles/d54ge/

[phalynx]

Oooh, that story scared the Dickens out of me!

[glenn kangiser]

Required reading when I was a kid.  I always had the hots for Estella.

[Jens]

I am really stoked to see that we are not the only crazy ones living in, and raising a family in an unfinished house (drywall not even taped yet, etc.)!  I had my wife look at the picture with the tree, and fireplace, and pointed out how hardcore that is that the place isn't finished.  She said (very mockingly), "isn't that how everybody lives?"  It was at both times a hard poke, and friendly banter.  You're doing a very nice job there.  Fireplace makes for nice and cozy when snowing outside, doesn't it?

[phalynx]

I don't think it's a home unless you have to step over power tools in your living room.  We have a huge RV, but living in the home you built, even if it's just wood with a roof, is STILL much cooler than living in an RV. 

[glenn kangiser]

I lived in the underground complex when it was just 12x16 with plastic on one side and snow outside.  It was still better than the motorhome.

[phalynx]

I bet you had tools on the floor too.  I love the smell of electric motors in the morning!

[glenn kangiser]

There were at least places to walk --- if you were careful.

[soomb]

I bet you had tools on the floor too.  I love the smell of electric motors in the morning!

electric motors in the morning.... that is the smell of victory.

[phalynx]

And a bathroom is almost finished.  Ah, showering down stairs, a dream come true.

[ScottA]

Very nice. All the comforts of home.

[Sassy]

You've done a great job on the tile!  It all looks very nice   

[phalynx]

I didn't use the zoom lens on purpose!    Some things look better from afar...   

[phalynx]

Ok, Before....



After

[Redoverfarm]

I like the after shot better 

[phalynx]

Yea,  it was a step in the right direction!

[ScottA]

Looks nice. 

[considerations]

What kind of wood are your steps made of?