Today I got to meet with Matthew Greene a builder from Topsham, Vermont. I am very encouraged that he would be an excellent fit with me as someone who is experienced and flexible (willing to do the project in sections, not insisting on going in/doing the whole thing/moving out), and able to suggest easier, better ways of doing things. I learned just from talking with him today.
He is also willing to make changes as he works...if as the homeowner, you see something you didn't realize or quite understand as he builds...and you want to change it or adjust it, he is understanding and willing to do that. For example, a window could be moved if the view is better from that new position. I don't forsee doing too much of that since, I was able to be in this house in the past. I saw how the rooms were laid out, I saw how the sun entered the windows at certain times of day, etc.
My sister Sharon met with me at the house site and luckily took photos for me since I neglected to take any. We walked through the barn to see what needs to be done there.
What I had thought would be my summer project (working on cleaning out the barn) has not happened. Between having all of my equines get sick this summer, requiring extra care and attention, and so much rain creating constant mowing back here in Massachusetts, I didn't manage to work on the barn. Luckily I think Matthew Greene might be willing to help with any repairs or improvements to the barn that are needed. There is a lot to do.
