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First Stay in the Cottage
Our first visit to stay in the cottage. A major milestone but just the start!
Kent Schmidt
Aug 31, 2024


The Final Push
This Father’s Day weekend, I had the chance to visit Golden Bear Cottage and spend some time with my Dad and Mom, which made the trip...
Kent Schmidt
Jun 16, 2024


A Chilly January Visit
We enjoyed another visit to the project and braved the cold to see the progress.
Kent Schmidt
Jan 12, 2024


We Have a House
A trip to the property in mid-November revealed an actual house--an amazing milestone. In November of 2023, just a little over a year...
Kent Schmidt
Nov 15, 2023


Design for Load-Bearing Basement Wall
A trip to Restoration Hardware gives an idea. I have been thinking about how to maximize the feel of the high ceiling basement, getting...
Kent Schmidt
Oct 1, 2023


Footers and Concrete Forms Underway
Seeing the footprint of the house for the first time In August of 2023, I was able to swing by the property after a camping trip with my...
Kent Schmidt
Aug 29, 2023


Finalizing the Construction Contract
In March, I traveled back to the site to meet with the builder, stake out the four corners of the property and finalize the house plans. ...
Kent Schmidt
Mar 12, 2023


We Began with Dirt
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. In October of 2022, we bought some dirt in the mountains. The plot of land is...
Kent Schmidt
Oct 19, 2022
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