July: Front Porch and Backfill

Beau treads lightly on the cedar flooring.

Erik checks to make sure all the screws are lined up perfectly.


Finished railings match the deck and balcony.

The south yard is beautifully graded (and the drywall heap is gone)
thanks to John Cadden and his backhoe.

On the north side, Erik and Scott built steps up the steep grade.
Large rocks will hold the grass in place on the slope.

As Miho continued working on the soapstone counter, bathroom countertops and tile, Erik and Scott finished the front porch. The decking was milled from one of our cedar trees, and there was just enough left after doing the deck and balcony to finish the job.

While the field was dry, it was time to bring in the backhoe to clean up, backfill around the foundation and grade the site around the house.