Four Months To Build A New House
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
After four months of construction, the new house was ready. There would be plenty of time later to plant grass and flowers out front. For now, the Hudsons had everything they needed to move in.
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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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