![House plans I drew in 1980](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/Binder1_Page_02-e1491261677951-1024x875.jpg)
1981 ….
(NOTE: For latest work on the boat, check the Deck page.)
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![house b](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-b-239x149.jpg)
Blasting was necessary just to get deep enough for footings
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The first inspection
![house d](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-d-488x306.jpg)
Master excavator Tony Ciulla cleared the way for the footings and also did the septic system
![house k](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-k-486x311.jpg)
Four 60 foot trenches made up the leach field
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Master mason Bill Sensbach built the foundation, slab and first chimney
![house j](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-j-241x154.jpg)
Master carpenter George Krobatsch did the framing and plywood
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Master plumber Phil Little did the rough plumbing
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The rest (roofing, siding, electrical, insulation, drywall, finish plumbing, cabinetry, trim, etc) was a family undertaking
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Child labor
![house r](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-r-364x232.jpg)
Co-worker Dean Booker volunteered 3 days of his time helping pull wires and figure out all the 3 and 4-way switches.
![house w](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-w-367x573.jpg)
Only 3 more sides to go (l-r Nicole, Linda, Shawn)
![house zf](https://d06701.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/simple_photo_gallery/1/house-zf-360x573.jpg)
Shawn supervises from a nearby maple
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Ready for winter. Thanks to Picatinny co-workers for their help: Joe Wu on the roof; Tony Melita with siding; and Dean Booker, wiring.
Comments on either the website or the construction process will be greatly appreciated. You can contact me (Mike Danesi) at mnldanesi@gmail.com.