The flat iron X-braces were
created through Cari and Greg’s blood and sweat. “We used a saw and
portable welder to put them together," she says. "The machine we used
cut the iron and punched holes."
In fact, the homeowners
did a lot of work themselves to save money. "The garage needed paint and
a new roof. To get that accomplished, we needed to step in and be a
real part of the house construction process,” Caris says.
When
asked if their level of involvement went over well with their
contractors, Greg smiles. "We heard a lot of, 'That's not how we do it,'
but in the end they always listened to what we had to say. It was a
true collaboration," he says.
