My Phlox are a blooming and a itty, bitty, blogging break!

I am taking a wee little blogging break to spend a little time with the hubby and visit my friend Chari @ Happy to Design.  I am busy packing and all the usual stuff.  And I am super excited to meet Chari and her hubby Russell and see her beautiful home! 

And I just had to share with you my phlox!  They're blooming now.

And this is the view from our dining room table.  Oh I love it!  We can sit here and eat supper and enjoy this view.

We've had a lot of rain and it's been quite humid too.  Temps have been in the 80's and other than the humidity it's been gorgeous!  So take care everyone and I can't wait to share my pics with you!

Cindy 

The House that Dan and his students built!

Hi everyone.  I hope you all had a lovely 4th of July weekend.  We spent yesterday at my brother Matt's home.  Lot's of food and family, it was lovely!
 Today I want to share with you the house that hubby and his students built.  This is the 10th year and home that his construction I and II classes have built.  Mind you, these are high school students.

They start in September shortly after school begins.  Each class works approximately 1.5 hours a day.
They have block scheduling and the home they build needs to be located within 3 miles of the high school.

The students are generally juniors and seniors although a few have been younger.  There are prerequisites to entering the class and each student is assigned projects to complete each day.  Dan assigns a foreman to each group, usually an advanced student with good work habits.

As you can see he has his hands full.  With students working on the roof...

And the fact that there are numerous power tools that they handle daily.  Hubby always spends the first week of school doing safety courses which they have to pass before they begin work.

Autumn moves into winter and they continue working away.

Garage work in the snow.

Things are taking shape but it's a cold one out there.
Often they have to shovel snow at the beginning of class.

Oh brr.

And there's the work going on inside as well

And even some gals who take the course.

Things have warmed up and were moving into the final stages.

Building the deck.

It's June and time for the open house.

Kitchen cabinets and appliances are in.

A four season sun room with a gorgeous view that leads out to the wrap-around deck.

There are two large bedrooms and 2 baths.  The basement is ready to be finished off at a later time.

The students frame, roof, insulate, sheet rock, install windows, doors, build the garage and drywall.

They also install the siding, build the deck, lay flooring, and do trim work and hang cupboards inside.

The homeowners contract out for the plumbing, foundation and electrical work.

Altogether, the homeowners are able to save $50,000 plus in labor.

Thanks for taking the tour and letting me show you around.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

 Cindy

I am joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch for Met. Monday.