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, 26 June 2023

Big Picture: Where are we? Mintwood landscaping is partially approved. Working through the invasive plat issues at Duncan. Corp Update We took delivery of the plywood from Allegheny Plywood (Apco). They were kind enough to sell to us at a substantial discount for HackPgh (a registered 501(c)(3)). This past weekend, we had the first day ofContinue reading “Status Report, 26 June 2023”

Status Report, 4 June 2023

Big Picture: Where are we? Working to get Mintwood landscaping plans approved. Also working on plaster job in North Hills. Turned over Orange Ave to new tenants. Corp Update I’ve submitted the purchase request to Allegheny Plywood for the HackPgh miter saw station. Hoping for delivery of that wood on Jan 12-14. Developed a set ofContinue reading “Status Report, 4 June 2023”

Status Report, 21 Nov 2022

Big Picture: Where are we? Last week we were on vacation, so there’s not much new to report in the way of progress. Kath is travelling this week, so it’s just me and the projects! Goals for Week of 21 Nov Order countertops for living room Order tile for entryway trim basement doorway and powderContinue reading “Status Report, 21 Nov 2022”

Status Report, 7 Nov 2022

Big Picture: Where are we? Mintwood, Making progress, but I was away for a little while.Pearl, Tenant handover is complete!Duncan, punch list remains to be completed. Corp Update Oct 8-17 Mom (sans Diane) Oct ~18-30ish Doug to CA Nov 3-8 Ed & Nana Nov 10-17 Doug & Kath on vacation Dec 20th-ish kids arrive for theContinue reading “Status Report, 7 Nov 2022”

Status Report, 17 Oct 2022

Big Picture: Where are we? Mintwood, Powder Room completed. Ext doors delivered. Pearl, Tenant handover is complete!Duncan, punch list remains to be completed. Corp Update Oct 8-17 Mom (sans Diane) (ARRIVED!) She’s been very busy knocking items off her trello list. 🙂 Oct ~18-30ish Doug to CA Nov 3-8 Ed & Nana Nov 10-17 Doug &Continue reading “Status Report, 17 Oct 2022”