We think that it might be fun to follow the progress of our new home, the Canvasback Handiranch. This curious title was coined by daughters, Meghan and Meredith, to poke fun at our "no-step entry and wide doorways" - features that are common to senior living. The house is located on Canvasback Circle; and, o
ur new address is:

4841 Canvasback Circle
Appleton, Wisconsin 54913
920-739-7995

Saturday, January 15, 2011

our home mascot....

what are the chances?...our own Canvasback duck flew in today!

what is happening on Canvasback....

This is the end of week two.  The basement walls are cured and are back-filled. The mountains of earth are going away---no more sledding on those dirt hills now; although we do have a fair amount of new snow.

let it snow no more

















The  electric service box has been installed and we are hopeful that we will hear the sound of pneumatic nail guns as the framing starts next week.

We have been working with our favorite flooring expert, Becky, from D & M Flooring;  and the choices have been made.  The trip to Milwaukee this coming week will allow us to finish the lighting fixture decisions.


Becky, our Flooring Queen

More to come...

Friday, January 7, 2011

insulating the poured walls

ready for the weekend

egress window for basement bedroom

foam board insulation

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

shaping foundation walls...

working in the garage

still working hard

working hard

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

footers and sump...

the big-ass Putzmeister---pour the cement!

setting the sump

setting the footer forms

Monday, January 3, 2011

breaking ground...

the Deer digger digging


our nearest neighbor......for now

Sunday, January 2, 2011