I frequently work from home in the mornings: calling potential clients, answering emails, searching properties for my buyers…all while drinking coffee at the kitchen counter in my “active wear”. Good stuff. This quiet/alone time is increasingly hard to come by.

Most mornings, the crew arrives at 7:50am and is typically here until 4pm. Last week, we had landscapers, framers, plumbers and lawn care dudes all here at one time. It has been a bit tricky for people to navigate cars down our street. Sorry neighbors.

Here’s a taste of what’s happened recently: Due to our yard gently sloping toward the new addition, a big guy in a small Bobcat worked an entire day on terracing the yard. This should help direct water away from the addition. Weiss Lawn & Landscape is currently working on the retaining wall.

After finishing framing, the wall sheathing (Zip System) was installed.

The lower pitched roof, over the new bathroom, was then built and tied into the existing roof. This is when our carpenter Jay came to me with a big grin and said, “it’s time to breach the house.” You can tell he loves his job.

First, they made our house look like the set of Dexter. The battle against dust continues.

Now, time for a roof. The roof truss system was built at Millard Lumber and delivered to our driveway.

We are glad to see this getting enclosed. We have had great weather this Fall. We Nebraskans know, however, that snow can fly at any moment.

As for my quiet mornings of working at home…looks as if I’ll be headed into The Key Group office with more frequency. Stay tuned!