From Dirt to Dream

Delivery day success! A huge thank-you to Rock & Stone Yard for the on-time, professional delivery — and for helping bring our design to life with beautiful brick, stone, and European old-style brick tiles. Video + photos included!

Aaron with Richardson Ready Electric went above and beyond this week — walking through every plug, light, and switch before wiring began. From Christmas light timers to porch heaters, no detail was missed. The walls are buzzing (literally) with progress!

A huge thank-you to Caine Robbins and the crew at New Image Roofing! They went above and beyond — from clear communication and color guidance to leaving the job site spotless. The new roof looks incredible, and a drone video is coming soon!

This week’s milestone: AirView AC installed our indoor unit and ductwork! The house is one step closer to being cool and comfortable.

It was a full house this Saturday— Riddell Plumbing finished the top-out while Fermin and his framing crew installed siding, windows, and wrapped the house. It’s amazing to see everything coming together at Building Morrow!

Metro Brick in Dallas made choosing our home’s brick and stone effortless. Thanks to Mel Specht, we even found the perfect European-style brick floor for our mudroom!

Choosing bathroom tiles for our dream home was a breeze thanks to AJ at ProSource in Allen. He brought the perfect options to match my vision—fast, stress-free, and fun!

When our tractor broke down (more than once!) during land clearing, Bryan from One Automotive came to the rescue. While he’s an incredible car mechanic, he saved the day for our build, too!

Bay’s Almost Home Pet Resort – A True Home Away from Home

Crawford Landscaping transformed our yard with irrigation, stonework, and a lush shrub-fence — and won over Marley, our dog, as the ball-throwing favorite. 🐾

What’s next on the build? With help from Texas Alarm Pros, we’ve installed a time-lapse camera to capture every step of the journey—memories for us, and a behind-the-scenes view for you.

McCoy’s Building Supply helped us stay on track by putting together our lumber package, offering a great price, and delivering right on schedule. With Shae’s extra effort to plan storage and delivery down our narrow road, we’re ready for framing to begin next week—thank you, McCoy’s!

Since 2019, Costless Containers has been my go-to for renting and buying storage containers. With fair prices, excellent communication, and reliable delivery, they’re a first-class local business I trust on every build.

From braving poison ivy and snakes to friendly German greetings with longtime surveyor Paul Owen, B&A Land Surveying has been a trusted partner in every step of our journey.

Bandit Busters Pest Control is treating our soil against termites and pests — a behind-the-scenes step that keeps our dream build safe for the future.

Ridell Plumbing roughed in drains and water lines before the slab pour — fast, friendly, and on time. Extra special since Michael started here 30 years ago.

APC Concrete, led by owner Alfonso, drilled 20-ft piers and poured our slab with hard work, timeliness, and friendly service — we couldn’t be happier.

When downsizing for our dream lake home, Texas Container Self Storage made it simple. With airtight, watertight, rodent-proof containers, we had secure storage both on our property and at their yard.

Crawford Landscaping transformed our yard with irrigation, stonework, and a lush shrub-fence — and won over Marley, our dog, as the ball-throwing favorite. 🐾

Fortress Metal Building impressed us with great communication, fast work, and a flawless finished product. Highly recommend their team!

This week’s highlight is Carl Crow with CBD Excavation and Septic, making sure our dream home starts on solid ground.

Longtime friend and trusted pro, Carl Crow of CBD Septic & Excavation, graded our land, built the garage pad, and even installed our septic system in a pouring rainstorm — proving what true friendship (and dedication) looks like.

From clearing land to standing as best man at our wedding, Perry has been family for over 30 years. Today, he’s fighting colon cancer — and we stand with him. 💙

Best friend and Realtor, Kathy Hobbs, made sure we snagged our dream lot — the one she once had her eye on for its sandy beach. Probably best we’re not neighbors, or we’d never get anything done! 😉

Next stop: Winston Kitchen & Bath! From vanities to faucets, this showroom between Quinlan & Rockwall is packed with ideas — and guided by an old friend.