Karen, who is the Guide to Tatoos here at About.com, recalls the excitment of seeing the empty lot "tatooed" with forms showing the size and shape of their new home. These forms gave them a sense of what their finished home might look like, although this rough outline did prove to be deceiving.
Four Months To Build A New House
By Jackie Craven, About.com
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October 8: The building lot is prepared
Before construction begins, the lot is prepared
Karen Hudson
Karen Hudson and her husband had been staring at their empty lot for weeks. Finally the builders arrived, and the excited couple began to photograph the construction of their new home.
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- October 8: The building lot is prepared
- October 15: The plumbing is installed
- November 1: The house is framed
- November 12: The walls are raised
- December 17: Interior wallboard is installed
- January 2: Fixtures and cabinets are added
- January 8: The bathtub is put in place
- January 17: The home is finished with a brick details
- The house is ready!
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