The Martin Acres Construction project update: This Martin Acres construction is the project I just can’t look away from! Every other day I can find an excuse to “swing by” on my way to or from a work appointment, whip out my cell phone and record some snapshots in time. Most days there is something …
The 285 Martin Dr Pop-Top event you have been waiting for… Ok, so it’s not like the roof has come off or anything, but I can smell it coming! This week marked the arrival of lumber and the beginning of the framing of our 285 Martin Dr pop-top. The plan is to build most of …
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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 …
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 …
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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. …
Martin Acres Ranch Demolition Continues… Rain or Shine The weather guessers predicted wind, freezing rain and some snow – maybe 2-5″. They were right about the wind. I lay awake last night wondering if the wind, which can be fierce in South Boulder at this time of year, was going to rip the roof off …
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How much damage can 3 guys do to a Martin Acres ranch in ONE day? LOTS! Hahahaha! My Martin Acres ranch has looming excavation and concrete foundation pouring deadlines and it was time to make room for the new. Or in this case, “unmake room”. Off came the brick, then the roof, framing and whatever …
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City of Boulder Building Permit is Issued! Well, two weeks earlier would have been nice, but on March 15th, the permit to alter and build on the existing home at 285 Martin Drive came through. You’ll be pleased to know I hadn’t lost my marbles or temper. Instead I waited almost patiently then breathed gratitude …
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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 …