Plans

Below is the layout of the project. Our original hope was to not lose any trees. However, it gradually became clear to everyone that the three silver maples closest to the existing house would probably not survive the construction process. Therefore, the first task was to remove those three trees. These were cut down the first week in August. The stumps were not ground out as we were advised to have them pulled. That still is to be accomplished.

Trees are gone!

Once the construction permit was granted, the next step was to push over and haul away the old garage. This was accomplished on August 15.

While the construction phase has begun, we still have decisions to make. We have decided the company we are to use for the cabinetry (bar and paneling). We met with them this week to discuss details of the bar. We are also selecting the bar counter top and appliances to go under the bar, including refrigerator, dishwasher, ice maker. We also decided who we will be using for landscaping and met with that company to continue the design considerations for both the front and back yards.