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 HRV Supply & Exhaust 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 | |
| Re-arrange Attic Storage Bins; Sort & Re-organize All Remaining "Stuff" to Clear Rest of Attic | May 2023 | July 2023 | |
| Repair Wiring in Porter-Cable® Job Boss™ 4.5gal. Oil-Lubricated Air Compressor | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Create New Plans for Bedroom Carpentry Work | July 2023 | July 2023 | (PDF of plans here ) |
| Remove Bedroom Ceiling Tiles & Bedroom/Closet Wall | July 2023 | July 2023 | |
| Level Bedroom Ceiling Joists | July 2023 | August 2023 | |
| Install Bedroom & Closet Ceiling Joist Truss Boards | July 2023 | August 2023 | |
| Install Bedroom Ceiling Recessed Lights & Assist Handle Mounts | August 2023 | August 2023 | |
| Remove Old Closet/Laundry Room Flooring and Ceiling Tiles, Install New Underlayment | August 2023 | August 2023 | |
| Reconfigure Laundry Room Washer & Dryer Hook-ups and Wall Wiring | August 2023 | August 2023 | (PDF of revised wiring plans here ) |
| Construct New Bedroom & Closet/Laundry Room Partition Walls | August 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Cut Bedroom Ceiling Joists & Frame New Attic Access Opening | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Complete Household Wiring for Bedroom, Closet, and Smoke Alarms | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Finish Installation of Lutron® Caséta® "Smart" Switch Upgrades | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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