Building An Elkview from 84 Lumber

This small 576 square foot cottage is the answer for many in the aftermath of Katrina. With two bedrooms, bathroom, living rooom, and kitchen - this cottage fulfills dreams of many who lost their homes and were left with little to no funds to build a home. For $9,800 approximately we can black in the home on pilings. For about $8,000 more we can complete the inside inclusive with air conditioning, cabinets, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, and flooring.

At this time we have 200 of these Elkview Homes to construct. We are in dire need of volunteer skilled construction workers.

Once the home is blacked in - we are totally dependent on volunteers to finish the inside of the home. With one good skilled supervisor who can oversee the installion of the wiring and plumbing by volunteers, siding, the hanging of the rock, taping of the rock, finish carpentry, cabinets, flooring and painting - this can be accomplished here in this environment anywhere from 6 weeks to three months.

Every day we plan to post the progress on this home.

Headed for a solution - Miss Mary needs a home !

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Building An Elkview Day By Day

Elkview as it is today

Day One and Two

Day Three

Day Four

Day Five

Day Six

Day 7

Day 8 and 9

Day 10

Day 11

Days 12, 13, and 14 - change of plans and siding.

Up to Day 30 and the finish work

All rough Plumbing

Hurricane Strap Installation

This is still under construction - watch for daily posts until this home is completed.



The mailbox is up - looks like the house is turning into a home

Concrete poured under home and its now a carport

Kitchen with cabinets

Livingroom

Bedroom

Closet

Bathroom

Livingroom

Kitchen Window

Stackable washer and dryer closet

Kitchen

Back Porch