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  Prep day 1, Footings in the ground.
  Prep day 2, Foundation forms and basement walls are poured.
  Prep day 3, Foundation walls are up.
  Prep day 4, Decking going on.
  Prep day 5, Deck is on, and we're ready for the volunteers.  
   

Day 1, Our first full volunteer day, family in attendance and the walls start to go up.

 
  Day 2, second floor starts to take shape and we get a plumbing special delivery.
  Day 3, You can start to see the roof line.  We are sheeting and installing siding.
Day 4, Exterior has siding and roof, the interior has electric and plumbing.
Day 5, Pictures of our new homeowner working
Day 6, Rough electrical, plumbing and HVAC as well as siding installation.
Day 7, Insulation first thing in the morning and hanging drywall the rest of the day.
Day 8, Drywall taping completed, exterior doors hung, siding continues.
Day 9, Temperature in the 90's, yet the family is putting in their sweat equity hours with a smile.
Day 10, Priming and painting crews inside, siding outside
Day 11, Cabinet and flooring installation begins.
Day 12, Some rooms look ready, some finishing yet to be complete..
  Day 13, Ready for the big day.
House Blessing, A job well done, a time to rejoice,  and a family ready for a new beginning.

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