"Granny House" has begun!!

[harleypauls]

Well I have started the "granny house" in my back yard for my mother in law. I have asked several questions of people on here, and they asked me to post pictures of the work as it progresses, so here they are.
( I am no photography genius, so I apologize for the quality and size:D)

Before work started. Then the forming process has begun. The drain lines are in place too!!

[Ratso]

One thing I've noticed... and generally speaking of course... that kind of stuff seems to work when it's the wife's mom, but rarely if ever when it's the husband's mom...

[harleypauls]

One thing I've noticed... and generally speaking of course... that kind of stuff seems to work when it's the wife's mom, but rarely if ever when it's the husband's mom...

I know what you mean.:D

[Havasu1986]

One thing I've noticed... and generally speaking of course... that kind of stuff seems to work when it's the wife's mom, but rarely if ever when it's the husband's mom...


A daughter is a daughter all her life. A sons a son until he takes a wife.:D

[Lue]

Anyone else see the symbolism I'm seeing here?

MIL, wide beam kind of portraying "the plank" like in the old pirate days. :D

http://riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29577&stc=1&d=1222275425

[harleypauls]

Some of you know that I am in the process of building a "granny house in my back yard for my wife's mom. Here are some of the progress pictures....
Sorry for the quality. They were taken with my camera phone...
Concrete was poured yesterday...:beer

[RiverDave]

Nice start!! Looking forward to watching you build it!

RD

[harleypauls]

Thanks, Dave. It has actually been fun so far. The septic goes in next, then we start the framing....:D

[RiverDave]

Thanks, Dave. It has actually been fun so far. The septic goes in next, then we start the framing....:D

This really should go into the "other customs" section, should I move it?

RD

[cab_01]

If it is for the MIL then it appears to be to close to your house.:D

J/K Looks good.

[harleypauls]

Latest pic, the septic is installed.:D

[Jetdriver]

Well at least Grandma can take a shit now.

[harleypauls]

First wall is up!!

[harleypauls]

Updated Pics.....

[harleypauls]

A little more work this weekend. :beer

[RiverDave]

Harley Pauls, what do you think of me combining all of the threads on the granny house and starting a thread in the "other customs" section?

It would make it a lot easier to see the house coming together, and reference it in the future.

RD

[harleypauls]

What ever you want to do is okay with me.

After all, it is RiverDave's Place, not RiverHarleyPauls place.:D:D:beer

[RiverDave]

What ever you want to do is okay with me.

After all, it is RiverDave's Place, not RiverHarleyPauls place.:D:D:beer

I was just thinking, because it's hard to go back and see the progress.

RD

[whiteworks]

How about a section for home construction projects? I dont know how hard it is to move threads but there are plenty spread out in the lounge and customs section.

[djunkie]

Looks sweet. In the next year or 2 I may be starting with my home addition. Going from a 900 sq.ft house to about 2,500 sq.ft. :eek: Also gonna make the garage 50 ft deep. :thumbsup Threads like this help push me to do it. :D
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[RiverDave]

How about a section for home construction projects? I dont know how hard it is to move threads but there are plenty spread out in the lounge and customs section.

Consider it done.. :)

Let me know if I missed any of your threads WhiteWorks. The only one I mmediately found was the "out of the ground" thread.

RD

[BOBALOO]

Looks sweet. In the next year or 2 I may be starting with my home addition. Going from a 900 sq.ft house to about 2,500 sq.ft. :eek: Also gonna make the garage 50 ft deep. :thumbsup Threads like this help push me to do it. :D

Thats what I did, 984 sq ft to 2240. Big pain and expense building during the construction boom. I coulda bought 2 more boats. Big ones:D

[ocbam4u]

GO GO Granny. When does she move in.

[harleypauls]

New pics. I spent the weekend putting up trusses, and framing doors and windows.:beer

[harleypauls]

Here is the latest pics.:beer

[harleypauls]

Here are the latest pictures...:thumbsup:beer

[RiverDave]

Man that is really coming together pretty fast when you think about it!

RD

[harleypauls]

Yeah!! My inspector signed off on the rough framing!!!:D:champagne::bowdown:

[harleypauls]

Put the tar paper on last night!!:swear

[harleypauls]

I will miss you mom.

[Cole Trickle]

I will miss you mom.

sucks man:(:cry:

[wishiknew]

Sorry to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[harleypauls]

Well, I am in the process of finishing the house( I don't know what I am going to do with it yet), and I passed the rough electrical, rough plumbing,and rough mechanical!!
Yeah !!!! On to insulation. Makes me itchy just thinking about it.

Paul

[harleypauls]

I finished the windows, and roof!! Yeah!!:D:party:

[hawkes24]

how many sq. feet is it cant you rent it out???

[harleypauls]

how many sq. feet is it cant you rent it out???

It is about 1100 sq feet.
I am really unsure whether I can rent it or not. First problem is will the city allow it, and the second problem is do I want people living that close to me, that I don't know.:skull
I guess I will see what happens.

[harleypauls]

It is now wrapped in lathe, awaiting stucco. I have to insulate, and drywall, before the stucco can go on.

[harleypauls]

A couple of pics of the drywall progress... ( and yes, I made a couple of mistakes, and cut some upside down :))

[coz]

A couple of pics of the drywall progress... ( and yes, I made a couple of mistakes, and cut some upside down :))

You're not gonna leave that rock upside down are you?

[harleypauls]

You're not gonna leave that rock upside down are you?

Yep.

[Cole Trickle]

Looks good.....

Since the inside is still empty you should turn the space into a bar/gameroom theatre room with an office and bathroom.:cool:

[harleypauls]

Drywall is in, mud and tape is done, texture is on. On to paint.

[TPC]

A Granny flat is always a good addition.

[harleypauls]

Hung most of the kitchen cabinets. I will have pics, later in the week.

[harleypauls]

Here are the pics.

[harleypauls]

Stucco is done!! Pics are from my phone, and really don't do it justice.

[hawkes24]

awesome work there

[harleypauls]

Couple pics I took yesterday, after the rains. I cleaned up the yard in front of the house, over the weekend. I am feeling real proud of my work.....

[Gelcoater]

:thumbsup looks great.

[TPC]

Pure desirable equity for your property. :thumbsup

[harleypauls]

Here is the shower getting closer to being done....

[FASTJTBT144]

Great job whole thing looks outstanding

[harleypauls]

Great job whole thing looks outstanding

Thanks. Its been a LOT of work!!

[Racey]

Blow the one wall out and put in one of those huge sliding glass walls, make it a badass party cabana, pool table, bar, tvs, the whole 9 yards :D

Looks very good, i like the pebble shower

[harleypauls]

Okay, progress has been slowed due to kids in softball, and soccer.
Here are the latest pics, one of before, and then with the granite installed!!

[harleypauls]

Couple more pictures of the latest things...

I think I see a light, at the end of the tunnel.... but it sure is a long ways away.....

[harleypauls]

One more piece, to te "little house" puzzle...:D

[harleypauls]

Just a note to update you all, on the house in my backyard. I had preliminary final inspection this morning, and I PASSED everything, except the fire inspection, which is scheduled for next week. Once I pass the fire inspection, I will get my Certificate of Occupancy!!! YEAH!!! It has been a long road to get here, but the end is in sight!!!

[harleypauls]

Fire inspection PASSED!! The house is done!! Well, at least as far as the building department is concerned....:D

[rivergames]

Congrats bud. Your work has paid off, the house looks great!:thumbsup

[whiteworks]

very nice job:thumbsup

[naeb]

Looks really good!

[Newbomb Turk]

Any updated pictures? Now that we're a couple months down the road. What about your folks? Any other relative to live there?