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Gieger Tree Flower

Almost Finished – May 7, 2025

After 5 years of 3 designers and 2 contractors, we are nearing the beginning of enjoying the effort. It’s been an interesting few years I would not like to repeat! There has not been any designer or contractor who has met the deadlines. The deadlines are set by end dates of expensive construction insurance. I’ve paid it 4 times! We have been working on wall texturing and painting. Most of the cabinetry is installed, still need the bathroom cabinets designed…

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Marathon 1911

Why we have not updated our posts for a while?

We were blissfully ignorant of the workings of the Keys. I was spending my time making design decisions for my “dream home” without the cruel realities. Our original designer did not tell us he had heart disease and he died during the process. His boss was a thief, stole money and did not finish the design work. Due to the cost of an ICF house was about $900,000 we decided to go with a more traditional concrete block and metal…

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