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Stem Walls

The stem walls are poured, moving us one step further to getting the walls going up.

What is a stem wall? Stem walls are the supports that are used to join the foundation to the walls.

We had planned to use the same concrete block that will comprise the majority of the home, but since that company isn't local and the blocks aren't ready, we went with the more traditional concrete pour with rebar inserts. Either way, it's exciting to see the footprint of the house take shape!

Alison Moore Smith is a 61-year-old entrepreneur who graduated from BYU in 1987. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 40 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons. She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.