The Dodd/Kurylo Family's House in the Woods

In 2006 we bought 21½ acres of hardwood-forested land rural central Virginia, and in 2010 we built this house on it. Click the links at left to see the land and the house plans.

We moved in on January 31, 2011. Scroll down for construction details.

New color!  In September 2021, 11 years after the house was built, we painted the exterior deep blue, replacing the original very-pale green color. Click here to see how it went.


This photo looks from the southwest toward the rear of the house.



Click these photos for construction details.  
 Red borders 
are projects we tackled ourselves before and during construction. The
 green border 
has a link to our current projects.
Dates are starting dates for each task.

Foundation
Aug. 23, 2010
Shell
Aug. 30, 2010
Framing
Sept. 10, 2010
Plumbing
Aug. 10, 2017
HVAC
Oct. 16, 2010
Electrical
Oct. 16, 2010
Connectivity
July 3, 2016
Insulation
Oct. 21, 2010
Drywall
Oct. 26, 2010
Trim
July 1, 2010
Flooring
January 7, 2011
Painting
Nov. 14, 2010
Planked Ceiling
Dec. 1, 2010
Cabinets
Oct. 10, 2016
Bookcases
Dec. 19, 2010
Workshop
Oct. 22, 2021
Observatory
July 16, 2010
Current
Projects


visitors since July 2, 2010

Updated May 23, 2023