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Plans need some tweaking

Friday, 20 February 09

I had spent so much time studying the layout presented by the architect that I missed a minor omission.  The plans did not include a linen closet.  We presently have a small hall closet for our towels, bath supplies and first aid stuff.  Granted, there would be storage in the bathroom vanity and medicine cabinets, [...]

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We have drawings!

Saturday, 14 February 09

My wife came home from work on Tuesday with the architect’s drawing. Over the last few years, I have sketched that part of the house many times trying to fit in what I thought were the crucial elements. We want a decent sized laundry, a comfortable bathroom with a large vanity for storage, [...]

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We finally met with the architect

Saturday, 7 February 09

The architect came to our house yesterday (he had to postpone the meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday) and took a look at the structural issues before sitting down with us to bounce around a couple of ideas. The end result of the visit is that I am feeling excited about the house for the [...]

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