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To: simpson96
As a pro carpenter (ret), gotta say it's a dandy story, and they're to be roundly commended for their work if it's all true.

I am curious though re how long after completion the photo was allegedly taken, as the landscaping seems entirely too well established.

Of course, they could have taken all the money they saved and spent it on semi-mature trees & shrubbery, but somehow I doubt it.

Would also be interested to see the plumbing and electrical inspection signoffs, along with the homeowner's insurance appraisal.

Color me just a tad skeptical, but willing to be amazed   ;-)

33 posted on 01/24/2017 3:13:23 PM PST by tomkat
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how long after completion the photo was allegedly taken,

It started in 2008 and the youngest child of 4 was 2 years old. He's much older in this picture.

In the linked article, there are pictures taken of "work in progress".

38 posted on 01/24/2017 3:28:26 PM PST by Abby4116
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To: tomkat

Like you, my husband is a carpenter. He is bigger and stronger than I and building a new house is a large project for him. I could have all the necessary info in my head, but completing it would be impossible for me. Even Sheetrock is heavy, let alone bundles of shingles, rafters, etc.


47 posted on 01/24/2017 3:42:53 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: tomkat

Like you, my husband is a carpenter. He is bigger and stronger than I and building a new house is a large project for him. I could have all the necessary info in my head, but completing it would be impossible for me. Even Sheetrock is heavy, let alone bundles of shingles, rafters, etc.


49 posted on 01/24/2017 3:43:02 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: tomkat

Like you, my husband is a carpenter. He is bigger and stronger than I and building a new house is a large project for him. I could have all the necessary info in my head, but completing it would be impossible for me. Even Sheetrock is heavy, let alone bundles of shingles, rafters, etc.


50 posted on 01/24/2017 3:43:06 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: tomkat

I’m sceptical myself. How’d she know what and how much to buy in matErie etc. Plus, there is a loyal of specific knowledge and practices in home building, framing finishing. I’d imagone if someone did do this there’d be a lot of amusing effups along the way.


56 posted on 01/24/2017 3:57:14 PM PST by TalBlack (Evil doesn't have a day job....)
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If you read the story, the youngest was 2 years old at the time, kid grows, so do the shrubs.


61 posted on 01/24/2017 4:07:09 PM PST by snippy_about_it
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