Building permanently affordable homes together
Category: Progress
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Mini-split lines installed!
Huge appreciation to Island Ductless volunteers Wayne Carter, Max Gibson, and Jason Leavitt! Once the daylight basement was framed, they came and installed the lines for the mini-split. We also thank Island Ductless for their generous discount!
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Daylight basement framed, and more!
In order to install mini-split heating in the daylight basement, we needed to insulate it, which meant framing the walls. The hot water heater was set in place. Thank you to Kelly Webb for generously donating it! The ducts and vents were installed. Almost done with the punch list!
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East deck, and front porch finished!
The railing was installed on the east deck… …after painting the east gable, the roof was installed… …as well as the gutters, with some fancy angling through the railing, And the front porch was completed, with door, railings, and trim!
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Drainage and utilities!
Wade Wilcox, Earth Rhythms, did the trenching and grading. With thanks to Bob, Dave, George, Peter and Richard, the utility conduits, gutter drain lines, and drywell were installed! Water, electrical and fiber optic lines installed.
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Siding finished!
After a good winter break, the 2026 new year began with the home-raising crew finishing the siding! Big thanks to Steve, Peter, George, Hart, Blake, Bob, and Joe and Dave (not in photo).
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Siding, trim, battens & more!
Another milestone on the way to being accomplished, with the exterior almost completed before we took a well-deserved holiday break. Huge appreciation to the generosity of dedicated home-raising volunteers Bob Dalton, Blake Willeford, Christian Gonzalez, Dave Wingen, George Julius, Hart Boyd, Joe Schwab, Peter Oakley, Scott Connor, and Steve Lusk. And also Gabbi Korrow and…
Whidbey Home-Raising! 