by Steven Li | Aug 30, 2019 | Construction
Solid effort over the last several weeks are bringing us to the conclusion of Step 3 – Structure/Dry-in, and at the same time completing activities required in Step 4 – Systems/Rough-in. During the August 17 Saturday build Builder’s Club regulars...
by Steven Li | Aug 16, 2019 | Construction
Another day of solid progress on the Gold Bar 2 site! Twelve builders donated close to one hundred hours, pushing forward in a number of areas: Shiner Patrol took a final pass on roof nailing and found a few shiners which we pulled and re-nailed. We also, after...
by Steven Li | Aug 7, 2019 | Construction
Many thanks, builders, for a productive week at Gold Bar 2. Twelve builders started Wednesday morning, July 31. The house wrap team got started while others helped get trusses lifted into place and ready for installation. By lunch time the house wrap crew had...
by Steven Li | Jul 26, 2019 | Construction
We had a productive and quiet day on-site Wednesday, August 24th. Primary activity was installing peel-and-stick Vycor house wrap, a donation from Grace Building Products. After a little practice the house wrap team was delivering good clean sheets with on-target...
by Chris | Jan 23, 2019 | Construction, Report
A big thank you to a crew of builders from the Washington Conservation Corps. The five builders, normally working to restore Snohomish Co. wetlands and rivers, chose Monday to serve Habitat Families. They built some important display fixtures for the Smokey Point...
by Grace Hanoian | Jan 19, 2019 | AmeriCorps
Bridget is passionate about serving people and the environment. After high school she attended a few years of college while working full time in Columbus, Ohio. Although she received good grades, she was unsure of where she wanted her schooling to take...
by Grace Hanoian | Jan 17, 2019 | AmeriCorps
Two weeks after graduating with a degree in geology from Ohio State University, Shelby Brewster packed her life into a small sedan and headed west for an AmeriCorps trail crew position in Idaho. Shelby had an amazing experience; nature was her office and she had the...
by Chris | Aug 7, 2018 | Construction, Report
Needed to get a fence up across the Gold Bar property on Saturday 8/4. Some campers reportedly using our land to access May Creek (on the W prop line). Also met more neighbors in the immediate neighborhood. Warm welcome as we plan to build on the last undeveloped lot...
by Chris | Aug 2, 2018 | Construction
Glad the see the following article from the Everett Herald. Take a look! Everett Herald 7-26-18 TCV Phase 1 (click to open...
by Chris | Jul 25, 2018 | Construction
Several weeks back (See post Don’t Be Alarmed) we worked with the Everett Fire Dept so they could use our now empty structures for useful (and rare) training. Ric Cade, EFD Asst Chief Training, said again how much they appreciated the chance to provide fire...
