We noted that Jerry Ditto, author of Eichler Homes, and our design advisor, described our project on his web site yesterday.

His description included the following:

“I’ll be providing more details during the coming months as the construction continues, but let me give you a quick summary preview now. This remodel will more than double the square footage of the home, and will retain the Eichler architectural idiom in both materials and style throughout. The atrium will remain, but it will also be open to the second level below! Yes, while the elevations are truly a classic Claude Oakland design - front, rear and side views - of a single story home, it will become an Eichler with a full basement, with bright space and new amenities that are seldom found in remodeled homes.”

After over 11 years and two children, packing was difficult.

Books and Stuff

Jo-Anne Boxed Up and Staged Our Belongings

Master Bedroom - Sil and Ethel

Living Room as a Staging Area

Jo-Anne did an amazing amount of work while I avoided packing my home office and the garage at all costs …

Jerry Ditto announced our project on his web site.  It was good to get some recognition from Jerry.

Several friends have commented on the basement excavation just a little ways away on Vista Avenue.

We were able to grab a few minutes and review the job site.

It doesn’t exactly look like an OSHA-complaint excavation.

Excavation with soil stored on site.

Looking west at the excavation on Vista Avenue.

Trace of water showing, probably irrigation from next door.