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One woman’s quest to slow travel Europe and create a simpler, more European lifestyle at home
Construction of My 700 sq. ft.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Construction began in late May 2018 and I received the certificate of completion in late January 2019.
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Day 1: Groundbreaking
Preparing 39' x 19' foundation
Perfection
Concrete trucks arrive
Let it pour
Running concrete pipe
Smoothing it out
Installing foundation insulation
Gotta have a honey bucket
Sketching out the framing
First section to go up
South wall is up
More walls up
Putting the 39 foot beam in place
Cranking the beam in place
Looking quite spacious
Office windows
Kitchen windows
Installing a roof
Takes lots of lumber
Installing roof and 2 skylights
Roofing begins
Will they ever install the toilet?
Interior view
Future living room
14 foot ceiling
West side
Future bathroom
Storage loft above bedroom
Kitchen Windows
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