Rain complicates the concrete pour, requiring a tarp over the foundation. Slab work is prepared with specific materials for drainage, but the resulting slab quality is poor, prompting an epoxy application. The contractor does not meet expectations, emphasizing the need for a signed contract. Key lessons include the importance of vetting contractors. The project then moves to framing, with plans for self-framing the first floor and hiring professionals for the second floor and roofing.
Up Next in Season 2
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S2E12 Concrete Slab Cost
Explore the costs involved in building a slab foundation, including a detailed budget tracking system. Key expenses range from excavation to materials, with bartering used to save on excavation costs. Significant labor and material costs are outlined, totaling just under $25,000. Tools for the pr...
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S2E13 Buying $30k in Lumber - Getting...
Mason Dixon Acres introduces Elena and Alex, who share their self-building journey. They focus on the framing process, highlighting the need to purchase materials early due to fluctuating lumber prices. The framing plans include wall specifications and engineered lumber details. They discuss stru...
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S2E14 The Ultimate Surprise Proposal
A special proposal unfolds for Elena, featuring a surprise party with friends. The couple embarks on their first adult camping experience, setting up a tent and sharing moments with friends from Michigan. The emotional proposal captures heartfelt love and a marriage request, followed by a celebra...
