• WELCOME
• THE HOUSE
• INSPIRATION
• THE GARDEN ↓
  • DESIGN
  • POND
  • BONSAI
  • GARDEN SHED
  • TEAHOUSE
• EXTERIOR ↓
  • FOUNDATION
  • ROOF
  • WINDOWS & DOORS
  • SIDING & TRIM
  • ENGAWA
  • GARAGE
• INTERIOR ↓
  • GENKAN
  • KITCHEN
  • BATHROOM
  • LIVING ROOM
  • BEDROOM
• MECHANICAL ↓
  • WIRING
  • PLUMBING
  • HVAC
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY
• SPECIFICATIONS ↓
  • COLOR PALETTE
  • HAND TOOLS
  • POWER TOOLS
  • TIMELINE
• ET CETERA ↓
  • HAND PLANES
  • JOINER'S BENCH
  • SHOP EQUIPMENT
  • VINTAGE TOOLS

Project Timeline

Although much of this information is already sprinkled throughout the various sections of the site, I've brought it together here for convenient reference. I've had a little difficulty with some of the earliest dates, although I've put my best guess on work start and work completion, based on what paperwork I have on hand. Some of the projects are listed as "ongoing", which means I sort of picked at them depending upon the weather or supplies available as time permitted. The same is true of projects with overlapping work dates, since I rarely seem to be working on just one thing at a time.

Projects are listed chronologically, and each project is linked to the appropriate sections of the rest of the website for further information.

2002 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Septic System Installation	April 2002	August 2002	Disposal System Construction Permit: #R14-02
Initial Lot Landscaping	August 2002	September 2002
Garden Design & Layout	August 2002	November 2002
2003 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Build Oribe Stone Lanterns	April 2003	August 2003
Pond Construction	April 2003	July 2003
Garden Shed Construction	May 2003	July 2004
Irrigation System Installation	May 2003	August 2003
Install Natural Gas Service	September 2003	September 2003	Gas Service Permit: #G03-52
2004 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Additional Garden Plantings	April 2003	July 2003
Shoji Door Construction (for shed)	May 2004	July 2004
House Renovation Concept Development	September 2004	Ongoing
Tea House Plans	September 2004	May 2005
2005 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Tea House Construction	May 2005	August 2005
Re-frame Porch Windows, Doors, and Genkan Floor	September 2005	December 2005	Roof, Siding, and Windows Permit: #BP05-208
Gut and Re-build Utility Room	October 2005	March 2006	(installation prep for new boiler & water heater)
Install Heat Recovery Ventilator	November 2005	Ongoing	(supply ductwork completed 2023)
Create Wiring Schematics	December 2005	April 2006	(installation plans for new service panel)
2006 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Install Underfloor Radiant Heat Tubing	February 2006	November 2009
Replace All Household Wiring Circuits	March 2006	Ongoing
Re-build Roof Overhangs and Frame New Entryway Roof	March 2006	June 2006
Install New PEX Supply Plumbing	March 2006	May 2006	(final plumbing fixture connections occur later)
Install New Boiler	April 2006	April 2006
Install Indirect Hot Water System	April 2006	April 2006
Install New Electrical Service Panel	April 2006	April 2006	Electrical Permit: #E06-90
Strip Old Roof and Install New Roof Shingles	May 2006	July 2006
Re-frame Front Window Openings and Install Front Windows	July 2006	August 2006
Repair Foundation and Apply Sand Topping Coat	August 2006	September 2006	(old porch, Southeast, and South sides)
Install Exterior Cement Board Siding	September 2006	December 2006	(old porch, Southeast, and South sides)
2007 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Household Wiring Installation Continued	January 2007	Ongoing	(started working on voice & data wiring too)
Underfloor Radiant Heat Tubing Continued	January 2007	Ongoing
Finish Genkan Walls and Ceilings	January 2007	June 2007
Re-mill Old Siding for use in Soffits and Gables	March 2007	May 2007
Install Soffit and Gable End Siding	June 2007	November 2007
2008 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Install Whole House Water Filtration	March 2008	May 2008
Re-connect Deep Well for Irrigation	April 2008	June 2008
Attempt Bonsai creation and care	May 2008	Ongoing
Re-frame Rear Window Openings and Install Rear Windows	July 2008	August 2008
Re-build Northwest Corner and Install Rear Siding	August 2008	September 2008
Apply Sand Topping Coat to Foundation	September 2008	October 2008	(West and South sides)
Remove White Oak Near House	September 2008	September 2008	(work done by Cicoria Tree Service)
Re-build East Kitchen Wall and Floor	September 2008	October 2008
Gut Bathroom for Waste and Vent Plumbing	October 2008	November 2008
Install New Waste and Vent Plumbing	November 2008	December 2008
Install New Shower Unit and Fixtures	November 2008	December 2008
2009 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Re-build and Wire Kitchen Walls and Ceiling	January 2009	February 2009	Elec. Permit: #E09-4, Building Permit: #BP09-8
Re-build and Wire Bathroom Walls	February 2009	March 2009
Apply Bathroom Wallboard and Finishes	March 2009	June 2009
Attempt Niwaki pruning Work on Large Pines	May 2009	Ongoing
Mill and Install Bathroom Panelling	June 2009	September 2009
Paint and Trim Exterior Siding	September 2009	October 2009
Purchase and Restore Sumner "Islands" 12 Sailing Dinghy	October 2009	August 2010
Underfloor Radiant Heat Tubing Finished	November 2009	November 2009
Finish Kitchen Ceiling and Hang Wall Cabinets	November 2009	November 2009
Install Kitchen Slate Floor Tile	November 2009	December 2009
2010 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Install Kitchen Base Cabinets	January 2010	April 2010
Install Kitchen Mosaic Tile Backsplash	May 2010	August 2010	(West wall, behind the stove)
Restore 1967 British Seagull 40+ Outboard Motor	May 2010	August 2010
Widen Driveway and Re-grade Front Yard	May 2010	May 2010
Re-stain and Trim Gable End Siding - Siding Trim Finished	June 2010	July 2010
Remove Bedroom Closet and Strip Wall for A/C Install	June 2010	July 2010
Install FM / UHF TV Antenna	July 2010	July 2010
Create Framing Plan for Engawa & Tsukimi-dai (decks)	July 2010	August 2010	Deck Permit: #BP10-183
Install Remaining Kitchen Mosaic Tile Backsplash	August 2010	August 2010	(North wall and area next to pantry)
Mill, Finish, and Install Kitchen Window Trim	September 2010	October 2010
Construct, Apply Laminate, and Install Kitchen Counter Tops	October 2010	November 2010
Kitchen Renovation Completed	December 2010	February 2011	(sink install, window treatments, vent duct, etc.)
2011 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Install Standby Power System	January 2011	February 2011
Perform Major KesterHouse.com Site Update	February 2011	February 2011
Install Bathroom Slate Floor Tile	March 2011	May 2011
Begin Engawa & Tsukimi-dai Grading Work	June 2011	July 2011
Install Bathroom Tile Baseboard and Sealant	July 2011	July 2011
Engawa Post & Beam Work	July 2011	July 2011
Engawa Roof and Soffit Installation	July 2011	August 2011
Engawa & Tsukimi-dai  Framing Work and Decking Prep	August 2011	September 2011
Tsukimi-dai  Landscape Work	September 2011	October 2011
KesterHouse.com Site-wide Code Update	October 2011	October 2011	(changes for mobile devices and lightbox)
Engawa Decking Prep and Installation	October 2011	November 2011
Engawa & Tsukimi-dai  Low Voltage Lighting Installation	November 2011	November 2011
Tsukimi-dai  Decking Installation	November 2011	Ongoing
2012 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Upgrade Home Office Servers and Networking	January 2012	February 2012
Mill, Finish, and Install Bathroom Trim	January 2012	Ongoing
Tsukimi-dai  Decking Completion and Deck Trim Installation	November 2011	July 2012
Engawa & Tsukimi-dai  Screw-hole Plugs Installation	July 2012	August 2012
Customize the Grill and Outdoor Furniture Covers	July 2012	November 2012
Engawa & Tsukimi-dai  Stain Application	August 2012	August 2012
Engawa  Post Trim Installation	August 2012	November 2012
Begin Installation of new Bamboo Root Barrier and Move Retaining Wall	September 2012	Ongoing
Parker and Athol Bench Vise Restoration	November 2012	December 2012
2013 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Engawa Sode-gaki  Bamboo Fence Construction	October 2012	March 2013
Bat House Construction and Mounting	March 2013	April 2013
Bathroom Counter and Trim Work	May 2013	August 2013
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier and Moving Retaining Wall	September 2012	Ongoing
Replace Failed Anjon "Big Frog™" BF4200 Pond Pump with ShinMaywa® Norus® CR Pump	June 2013	June 2013	(50CR2.25S 1/3 HP unit)
Mill, Finish, and Complete Bathroom Trim	January 2012	August 2013
Build, Hang, and Trim Bathroom Door	September 2013	October 2013
Tinker with Old VWs	August 2013	December 2013
2014 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Design & Build New Kitchen for Friends	March 2014	August 2014
Deal with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolisms	June 2014	July 2014
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier and Moving Retaining Wall	September 2012	Ongoing
Design and Build Nicholson Style Joiner's Bench	November 2014	Ongoing
2015 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Crush Right Ring Finger, Sever Flexor Tendon between Intermediate and Distal Phalanges	January 2015	May 2015	Tenolysis surgery schdeuled for May 13th
Rearrange KesterHouse.com Et-Cetera Sub-Folder and Page Structure	February 2015	February 2015
Remove Red Oak Behind Pond	April 2015	April 2015	(work done by Cicoria Tree Service)
Re-organize the Garden Shed with Rubbermaid® Fast Track® System	May 2015	May 2015
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier and Moving Retaining Wall	September 2012	Ongoing
Joiner's Bench Mostly Assembled, Added a Table of Contents to the Page	November 2014	Ongoing
Remove Pond Red Oak Stump and Landscape Area	December 2015	December 2015
2016 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Add Bottom Shelf, Tool Racks, Lighting, and Make Dogs for Joiner's Bench	April 2016	June 2016
Replace Failed O-ring in Brizo® "TempAssure" Shower Valve	March 2016	March 2016
Replaced all Exterior Lighing with LEDs on the Volkswagens	March 2016	June 2016
Replace Failed Munchkin™ Boiler's Vision 1® Boiler Control Board and Gas Valve Harness	May 2016	May 2016
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier and Moving Retaining Wall	September 2012	Ongoing
Re-build Mail Box Post and Install New Mailboxes	July 2016	July 2016
Replace Failed Taco® 00R-IFC® Circulator with Taco® Viridian® VR1816 Circulator	November 2016	November 2016	(bad check valve and housing in "ZC" pump)
Remove All Empty Boxes from Attic and Organize Storage for Ceiling Work	November 2016	February 2017
2017 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Construct & Install Dog Lifter Assembly for Joiner's Bench	February 2017	April 2017
Edit all Pages at KesterHouse.com to Verify External Web Links	March 2017	March 2017
Construct Bench-on-Bench Double-Screw Vise for Joiner's Bench	April 2017	May 2017
Replace Right Radius Arm and Bushing on VW Vanagon Synchro	May 2017	June 2017
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier and Moving Retaining Wall	September 2012	Ongoing	(retaining wall work completed)
Remove Living Room Ceiling Homasote® and Install Vapor Barrier	December 2017	January 2018
2018 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier	September 2012	Ongoing	(lower and mid sections completed)
Begin Construction of Joiner's Bench Tool Box	May 2018	Ongoing
Install Air Vent® Powered Gable Attic Ventilator	September 2018	September 2018	(Model #53315, 1050 CFM, 180W)
Begin Construction of Tokusa-gaki Fence Behind Bamboo	October 2018	Ongoing	(cross-bars and leaf screens)
2019 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier	September 2012	Ongoing	(back of upper section)
Replace Lightening Damaged Sprinkler Controller and Low-Voltage Lighting Transformer	June 2019	Ongoing	(many other electronics also damaged)
Continue Construction of Tokusa-gaki Fence Behind Bamboo	October 2018	Ongoing	(first roll of reeding)
Replace Failed Taco® "00"® Series 7 Pump with Taco® 0015e® ECM High-Efficiency Circulator	November 2019	November 2019	(bad check valve and housing in "CH" pump)
2020 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Replace Noisy Taco® 0015e® Circulator with Taco® 007e® ECM High-Efficiency Circulator	January 2020	January 2020	(warranty swap of "CH" pump)
Repair Septic System Effluent Tank Controls, Float Switches, and Wiring	April 2020	April 2020
Abandon Bonsai Care Efforts	May 2008	June 2020	("growing bed" still active)
Continue Work on Bamboo Root Barrier	September 2012	Ongoing	(front of upper section)
Finish Construction of Tokusa-gaki Fence Behind Bamboo	October 2018	July 2020
Replace Failed Alita® Linear AL-40 Pond Air Pump	August 2020	August 2020
Dispose of 1986 VW Jetta GLI	August 2020	August 2020	(rear suspension rusted away)
Remove Red Oak Behind Deck	September 2020	September 2020	(work done by Cicoria Tree Service)
Repair & Re-finish Genkan Ceiling Paneling	September 2020	October 2020	(limb damage from Red Oak)
Replace Entire Roof (through Homeowner's Insurance)	October 2020	November 2020	(limb damage from Red Oak)
Replace Lightening Damaged Doorbell Components	June 2019	November 2020
Purchased New Spink & Co. "Ashton" Mattress	November 2020	November 2020	(Jordan's furniture)
Purchase New Bedroom Furnishings	December 2020	December 2020	(Ikea® "Songesand" series)
Replace Gas Meter Pressure Regulator	December 2020	December 2020	(work done by National Grid)
2021 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Replace Leaking Taco® Viridian® VR1816 Circulator	February 2020	February 2020	(flange leaking on "ZC" pump)
Replace Noisy Blower Motor and Circuit Board in Mitsubishi® Mini-Split Heat Pump	May 2021	May 2021	(MSZ-A15NA- indoor unit)
Finish Work on Bamboo Root Barrier	September 2012	July 2021
Remove Deck Red Oak Stump and Landscape Area	July 2021	September 2021
Replace Shattered Well Cap and Install Well Manhole Cover	August 2021	September 2021
Replace Halogen Bulbs with LED for Recessed and Exterior Downlights	October 2021	November 2021
Remove Floor Tile and Underlayment from Living Room and Bedroom	November 2021	December 2021
2022 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Install New Floor Underlayment in Living Room and Bedroom	January 2022	May 2022
Remove Attic Floor Planks	January 2022	February 2022	(stacked 7/16" OSB in attic)
Replace Taco® Viridian® VR1816 Circulator, re-build Spirovent® "Air Eliminator"	February 2022	February 2022
Install Another Layer of Bamboo Root Barrier	April 2022	October 2022
Replace Failed ShinMaywa® Norus® CR Pond Pump	May 2022	June 2022	(50CR2.25S 1/3 HP unit)
Abandon Niwaki Pruning Work on Large Pines	May 2009	June 2022	(still working on Pine near Tea House)
Re-configure Network and Audio Wiring in Living Room	May 2022	July 2022
Install Lutron® Caséta® Smart Home Lighting Controls	May 2022	July 2022	(interior recessed lights, all exterior lights)
KesterHouse.com Site-wide Code Update	July 2022	July 2022	(migrate from Google's UA to GA4)
Level Living Room Ceiling Joists for Ceiling & Recessed Lighting Installation	December 2022	December 2022
Install Living Room Recessed Lighting Fixtures	December 2022	January 2023
2023 Projects	Work Begun	Work Completed	Notes
Create New Plans for Living Room Carpentry Work	January 2023	January 2023	(PDF of plans here )
Install Remaining HRV Fresh Air Supply Ductwork in Attic	January 2023	January 2023
Build & Install Living Room Fusuma Door Header	January 2023	January 2023	(started other ceiling rough carpentry too)
Design & Frame Living Room Tokonoma	February 2023	February 2023	(completed other ceiling rough carpentry)
Install Living Room Ceiling Vapor Barrier & Ceiling "Underlayment" Plywood	February 2023	March 2023
Install Remaining Supply & Exhaust HRV Ductwork	November 2005	March 2023	(includes balancing HRV system airflow)
Install Attic Insulation above Living Room & Kitchen	February 2023	March 2023	(initial layer of R-19 fiberglass)
Build Raised Attic Floor Supports above Living Room & Kitchen	March 2023	March 2023
Install More Attic Insulation above Living Room & Kitchen	March 2023	April 2023	(second layer of R-30 fiberglass)
Install 7/16" OSB Attic Flooring above Living Room & Kitchen	April 2023	May 2023

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