Strong Bones. Strong Foundation.

We've thrown a lot of nice lumber into a lot of dumpsters... 6 dumpsters so far, with about 3 to go. People always ask me, "Why don't you save that nice wood?" Sure. No problem if you like spending precious time carefully separating the studs, joists and headers from each other, then pulling out dozens of drywall nails. Everything is connected to something. It's just not worth the hassle, no matter how thrifty you are... and I can be thrifty.


This house was well made. The owner took good care of it. I often think of the original owner, Bob. He lived in this house for almost 50 years. According to the neighbors, he was happy with Lil Ranch and the location. His kids have dropped by after noticing the commotion from a nearby golf course. They are shocked, saddened, and excited for us. These encounters are never comfortable.


And so I carry Bob and his family in my thoughts, especially when yanking that nice lumber out. The life he built was not in vein. It was not wasted. Bob's foundation and exterior walls will support whomever calls this place "home" forever.