Big Picture: Where are we? First round of architect sketches completed Corp Update I got my first sketches from the architect last week, and we met late in the week to review my comments. He’s working on an updated set of sketches this week. Assuming those are good, we’ll send out to a CAD technician toContinue reading “Status Report, 17 Feb 2025”
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Status Report, 9 Feb 2025
Big Picture: Where are we? Survey Complete, working with architect Corp Update We’ve begun the process at Harrison Street for the shop build. I had a surveyor out , and they marked the property. I’ve provided those drawings to my top-notch architect, and he and I have been working through some design considerations for the building.Continue reading “Status Report, 9 Feb 2025”
Status Report, 16 Dec 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Closed on Harrison St (new property) Corp Update Jan 2025: Design consultations. Produce Drawings. Feb 2025: Approvals from City of Pgh March 2025 – April 2025: Excavation, foundation, and rough plumbing May – June 2025: Walls and Framing July 2025: Roof Aug – Sept 2025: Interior build-out Obviously the details areContinue reading “Status Report, 16 Dec 2024”
Status Report, 18 Nov 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Under contract for a new property Corp Update We are in escrow on the new property. Should close somewhere around 10 December. No other changes on that front. I finally finished the shelves in the living room. They are installed with 1/2” threaded rod going 3” deep into the studs. WithContinue reading “Status Report, 18 Nov 2024”
Status Report, 10 Nov 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Under contract for a new property Corp Update OK, It’s been more than a minute since my last update. In September, I was busy. In October, I was busy. Here we are in November… I placed an offer on a property and after a bit of back-and-forth, it was accepted. TheContinue reading “Status Report, 10 Nov 2024”
Status Report, 2 Sept 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Hardscape is 100% complete. Had our first big “event” at the house.Moved new tenant into Duncan St. Corp Update It’s been a busy couple of weeks. We had a charity event at the house on Aug 29, so my focus was on knocking out items in prep for that event. MyContinue reading “Status Report, 2 Sept 2024”
Status Report, 18 Aug 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Hardscape is 98% complete. Aggressively evaluating new projects. Corp Update I took about 10 days off to go racing and to visit my Dad, so this update is a little overdue. In more mundane news, I completed the renewal of my contractor’s license, after a bit of back-and-forth with some cityContinue reading “Status Report, 18 Aug 2024”
Status Report, 22 July 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Planters are complete and the plants have been put in. Corp Update The deck at 410 is ready for inspection, but I’ve gotten hung up in renewing my contractor’s license, which means I can’t schedule an inspection. However, all of the labor is done. We signed a new tenant at DuncanContinue reading “Status Report, 22 July 2024”
Status Report, 15 July 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Deck at 410 is complete and I’m back to work on the hardscape at Mintwood. Corp Update The week of July 1st I finished up the deck for 410 40th St. This involved putting down the actual decking, and then building the fence. There’s also a gate that goes from theContinue reading “Status Report, 15 July 2024”
Status Report, 1 July 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Hatfield fence is complete. Work resumes on the deck this week. Corp Update Friday was off for travel to celebrate the second iteration of the 40th birthday of one of our most valued employees. Happy Birthday Mom. XOXOXO Before leaving for Seattle, I finished the fence at Hatfield St. The neighborsContinue reading “Status Report, 1 July 2024”
