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August 4, 2008
Habitat IWV will begin framing its 13 house at 1224 W. Boston on Saturday, August 23, 2008, including a wall raising ceremony at 9 a.m. The public is invited. Volunteers are needed for this effort. Please call 446-4151 if you or your group would like to participate.
August 2, 2008
A young Girl Scout from Tustin recently sent in a donation to Habitat IWV. She explained that each girl in her scout troop had picked a charity for which to raise money. With her check, sent through a Ridgecrest resident to whom she is related, she said, "I picked Habitat for Humanity because you are giving homes" [to people]. We thank her for her concern for people without decent affordable homes, and for her donation to Habitat for Humanity IWV.
Builder Blitz May 31-June 7, 2008
Thank you to Chuck Cordell of Cordell Construction Co. and the many professional hands and hearts who are giving so generously of their time and talent to make home ownership a reality for the family of Rebecca Bachinski. "What Habitat Means to Me" by 11-year-old award-winning Logan Bachinski
Day 7, June 6, 2008: The color coat was applied to the stucco. Appliances, countertop were installed. The yard was landscaped, the carpet layed, touch up painting done, cleanup done on windows. Cooler and furnace installed. We declared the house complete upon carpet installation!
Day 6, June 5, 2008: We installed the laundry room bifold doors, door casings, base boards, vanity cabinets, sinks, and toilets. We installed a water heater and the finish mechanical items, such as registers and Updux. Door knobs were put in place throughout the house. We caulked, painted the prime coat, and the finish coat. We were able to finish the painting today thanks to the assistance of the professional painters. And the backyard was leveled. Yesterday's bad winds subsided today, and we were able to spray paint the eaves. The electricians completed most of the finish electrical items, such as fans, lights, switches, and receptacles. Finally we cleaned up, and cleaned up, and cleaned up!
Day 5, June 4, 2008: Today's focus was on finish carpentry and stucco. We hung all of the doors and installed all the cabinets. The first coat of stucco was applied. We also installed the window sills, most of the door casings, and about a third of the baseboard. Today's 40 mph winds made for miserable working conditions for those having to deal with the outside elements.
Day 4, June 3, 2008: The garage door was installed, most of the roofing is in place; taping, mudding, texturing are completed; floor tiles in the bathrooms and kitchens are being completed as this is being written.
Day 3, June 2, 2008: We passed our rough-in inspections at about 7:30 a.m. and the insulators completed their work by noon. After lunch, three wallboard companies brought crews in and hung essentially all of the drywall by 5 p.m. There is about one hour of drywall work left. Taping and mudding began as rooms were completed.
Day 2, June 1, 2008: The rough-in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are complete.
Day 1, May 31, 2008: Becky's house has been framed, trusses set, roof sheathing completed. the rough-in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing were completed day 2. We are well on our way to completing a house in 8 days.
May 18, 2008
Turner Family Lays Hands: Tina Turner and her children: Tyler, Danielle, Seth, and Craig had fun, especially Seth, when they each laid their hands in newly-poured concrete. Ken Kelley supervised the water event.
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