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"The highlight of my trip was actually building the house and having the privilege to witness what it is like to live in Juarez, Mexico."
-Bryan Eaves
Eastview
Christian Church
Normal, IL
Build A Home » Day-By-Day Building Guide
Day 1
On day 1 you will meet your Casas por Cristo rep, who will stay with you during your time in Mexico. You will then cross the border to Mexico and head to the Casas por Cristo warehouse to pick up the tools you will need. You will then go to your host church to drop off your luggage and head to the worksite.

During this day you can expect to meet the family whose home you are building, level the ground, and pour the cement foundation.

 
Day 2
Day 2 consists of wall framing, house assembly, and sheathing.

 
Day 3
Day 3 consists of completing the roof, hanging stucco netting, running electrical wiring and installing doors, windows, soffitt, and trim.
 
Day 4
On the last day of work your group will stucco, insulate the walls and ceiling, drywall, and dedicate the house.