From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Images of Living in the 100k

February 26, 2010

We decided to take an afternoon this week to take some photographs of the 100k as it is currently being lived in by Chad, Courtney and Teague. It was a good time hampered only by a tired Teague and my very limited photography stills. Despite those limitatios, we think we got some pretty good shots [...]

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Moving from SIPs to Double Stud Walls in Skinny

February 25, 2010

In our first few projects at Postgreen, we used EPS SIPs (Structurally Insulated Panels) for our exterior walls and roofs which were very popular with the kids. We have decided to move away from SIPs in the Skinny Project in favor of using Advanced Framing Techniques and a Double Stud Wall design. Many of you [...]

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Only One Home Left in the Skinny Project

February 24, 2010

We are happy to announce that Lot 2 in the Skinny Project was put under contract yesterday, and we are all very excited to have a new owner as part of the Postgreen family! This means that we only have one home left in this project. For all of you out there who are interested, [...]

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House Tattoos Revised

February 19, 2010

As we approach groundbreaking (pray for a good concrete pouring day), we have continued work on the Skinny Project’s distinguishing feature . . . House Tattoos. The strategy for the tattoos remains very similar to what was discussed in Brian Phillips recent post, but we have made some considerable changes to the content. The goal [...]

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Frequently Asked, Frequently Answered

February 17, 2010

This post is a little cry for help. No, not like the time I got caught pocketing Necco Wafers at the 7-Eleven. This is more of a straightforward cry for help. It is a request for the assistance from our ever insightful readers. Only this time, we are looking for questions instead of answers. We [...]

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Postgreen Homes Concept: Three Bedrooms in 16 Feet?

February 10, 2010

Our current line of houses covers a significant portion of those looking for a new urban house, but we have gotten a little bit of a hard time from those who have a couple of kids and still want one of our homes. This has been particularly the case for those who have a girl [...]

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How to Buy a Postgreen Home

February 9, 2010

Many people ask me – what do I need to do if I want to buy a Postgreen Home? As a licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Preferred for the past six years, I have helped many people purchase homes, and I know it can be a daunting task. But with the right information and resources, [...]

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Skinny Project Groundbreaking is Imminent

February 8, 2010

Everything is in line for the start of the Skinny Project, and assuming we can find some dirt beneath all this snow, we intend to break ground soon.  In fact, we are expecting to start digging foundations early next week. Right now, it looks like a little break in the snow and cold will make [...]

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Calling All Renters: Ideas for a Postgreen Triplex

February 4, 2010

This one is for all of you out there who want the joy of living in a Postgreen Home without the responsibilities of home ownership. We are officially considering our first step into the rental world with a possible multi-family building right behind our 100k Project. It will be all the green, modern goodness you’ve [...]

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Analog Marketing and Our New Business Card Design

February 3, 2010

I decided recently that I would write an occasional post about our marketing strategy. It seems to be something that a good number of people are interested in, and I find that writing about a topic helps clarify my thinking and create new ideas. If you aren’t into this departure from our normal programming, I [...]

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