Time for demooooooooo! Site prep is done, and the fun will commence tomorrow at 8am. Truth is, I do not enjoy demo. It’s dirty, mindless, and physical. I do however enjoy prepping the site for demo and sorting my way through the protection stage. It requires thinking, patience, and planning. How many of you guys and girls actually enjoy demolition? #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #demolition

I started a new job in my hometown of Medford today. The talented team over at @designmanifest brought me in on this project, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. I am excited to get going, and bring their vision to life! #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #medford #remodel

Take a ride along with me on a Friday afternoon visit to the dump. Ps-I started a YouTube channel. Link is in my profile. What do you want to see?! #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #dumpslikeatruck

Monday morning I met with the septic engineer as well as a witness from the county to determine the water table height as well as septic location on our property. They dig until they hit water and then document the various soil conditions at different elevations based on modeling within the soil and changes to the structure of the soil. The actual water table may not be where you hit physical water based on grade, weather, time of year, etc. These tests will also dictate the type of septic system as well as how much fill we will need for the leach field. Is it a gravity system, gravity/pump combination, mounded, etc? There are many considerations based on home design, lot size, soil types, aesthetics, as well as financials. Want to learn more about this process of the build? #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #thegracehomestead

Have you ever seen this style of clamp? I believe @insider_carpentry first told me about them. They work great for shorter shelf nosings and glue ups that would require very long clamps on-site. They are inexpensive and not terribly well made, but they come in handy and are irreplaceable for certain tasks. I think I got them on Amazon. #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value

Man’s best friend. No matter where I go, Polly wants to come along. I love her so much…even when she is naughty and goes swimming in the mucky pond when she is not supposed to. More cleaning up on the property between jobs and @moderncraftsmanpod stuff! Boy dog or girl dog? I am going girl all day long!!! #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #thegracehomestead

Helped this customer finish a small play area project in their basement that they had started for their kids. Wrapped the columns, installed a beam, finished the walls/angular sections, and installed some fun hanging equipment. Simple carpentry that was quite a bit different. #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #rockwall

Truck and trailer or van? I have had both setups. Each have pro’s and each have cons. Check out more on this and other weekly musings on the blog section of moderncraftsman.co. #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #moderncraftsman

How do you instill work ethic in your children? What is your favorite chore or chores to do with them? Selby and I spent a half hour tonight replacing the “bridge” that leads to the back of our property. First we ripped out some roots, then we leveled the area, next we repurposed an old dirtbike ramp by cutting it in half and setting the two sides into the ground, then we added a little more soil to the area, and finally we finished off the grading with the back of the tractor. Now we can get from the front of the lot to the back of the lot with the tractor, mower, and most importantly go karts/dirt bikes. I love getting her involved with silly little projects like these. We are outside, playing with tools, listening to music, and having fun. You can keep your I pads and video games! #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #homestead

The calm before the storm. Would you rather install pre-finished or unfinished cabinetry and why? There are arguments, pros, and cons for both. #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #builtins

Time to start cleaning up our new property. Who wants to see me build a house? @raenovate and I are dreaming of a new old house. What do you want to see the most? #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value #homestead

Here is the backside of the fireplace facade that I made today. I used a router with a rabbeting bit to mill the face frame in order to accept the 1/4” mdf panels. I use same technique for flat-paneled wainscoting. Question for you…How many of you are back-priming assemblies like this prior to installation on the wall? #trghomeconcepts #quality #efficiency #value