The 285 Martin Drive Xcel Easter Miracle: After weeks, dozens of phone calls, paperwork and fees, miscommunication, misunderstandings and mistakes, Xcel finally showed up to disconnect the power from my house and connect it to the temp pole that was erected in the back yard (and inspected by the city) in mid March. Hallelujah! I …
Martin Acres Pop-Top has 3rd Date with Concrete Mixer Let the face-lift begin! My Martin Acres pop-top is slowly making its way skyward. Yesterday marked the 3rd visit from the concrete truck and I would say, the first visit that added charm to what appears to be a very homely looking little pile of construction …
285 Martin Dr began foundation work in April! After a month of watching my 285 Martin Drive come undone, it was pure joy to see the events begin that add to the value, rather than detract from it! On Friday, after days of excavation and preparation, the first of the concrete was poured. Not much …
Month one: The Martin Acres pop-top excavation continues For sure, before the build there is a lot of prep work. Demolition and excavation have dominated this month but laying a good foundation is crucial to building a good house. Seems metaphorically appropriate for just about any endeavor, right? Today’s visit was super interesting in many …
Martin Acres Pop-Top Excavation – Feeling Positive! Read More »
Martin Acres Ranch Remodel Reveals Secrets You think you know your house. My Martin Acres ranch had sheltered me and comforted me, it had stood strong and stable for decades. But what lies beneath? For one thing, it wasn’t the foundation that one would expect! Let’s get some background. In 1955 my house was built. …
I knew my elm was old and there would come a time when elm tree removal was necessary. Planted in 1955, my elm came with the house. For 60+ years it grew, gave shelter to critters and shade to the house. It was a play structure and a bridge to the other trees and I …
285 Martin Drive: A Slice of Martin Acres History Hot on the heels of announcing my pop-top plans, I thought I’d take a moment to walk down Memory Lane; revisiting the projects, improvements and changes that 285 Martin Dr has undergone in the last 60+ years. 285 Martin Drive was built in 1955 and the owners …