A place to call home
This site is intended to be directionally correct and a way to keep friends and family up to date on our homebuilding journey.
Thank you for joining us on our adventure!
Lakehouse History
Trish purchased Lakehouse
2003
An old 1950s cottage with dark paneling and without a dishwasher, washer/dryer, water softener.
Dave and Mark were with me from the start on all elements of the transformation to the ultimate bachelorette pad
Trish and Dave get married and live in Texas for Trish’s job
July 2, 2017
Covid-19 Pandemic hits, changing the world forever
March 2020
The world comes to a standstill and everyone starts working from home to “slow the spread”
First meeting with builder
July 2021
Meet with Brad Hinckson, designer/builder to kick off renovation plans
Dave completes preliminary design
November 2021
First on paper, then in a program called “Chief Architect Pro” that enabled walk thrus and 3D views.
Site Survey Complete
December 2021
Livingston Engineering completes site survey, showing exact site dimensions (100×212) and contours.
Progress Made
January 2021
Seawall permit filed by Michigan Marine to DEQ
Connected with next door neighbor Frank on renting his home during the tear down / rebuild
Connected with our Texas realtor, Carol Thomas, letting her know we would most likely be selling the TX house in 2022