Hard to believe the last time I posted here was August! Things move at warp speed during the school year, but not with regard to the house, unfortunately.
Our progress since August:
The kitchen area is about 90% gutted (the previous bathroom and flooring still have to go and I have to figure out how to support the headers and widen the window openings in the outside walls) but we're almost to the point of beginning to rebuild there.
Before winter set in I hired a friend of mine who's a "pro" and had him reside and close in the north end of the barn. He even put up a sliding barn door for me. I was able to get over there one day a month ago and have about half the shop cleared out and set up to work in. I was able to mount some racks on the wall to hang tools from, hang some cabinets for loose items and generally straighten up, organize and de-clutter. Another day or so and I'll get the rest squared away. It's exhilarating to see progress being made. I almost feel organized! I'd forgetten I had a floor in there! :)
The yard needs lots of TLC too. The sumac I cut down two summers ago has regrown from the stumps and needs to be wacked before spring or I'll have a new forest there by next summer. The brush cutter is all greased up. The trees along the road need to be thinned out too. Chain saw is all set to go too. I just need the time...
As fast as this year is rushing past, summer will be here before I know it. I'd better get a "critical items" list together soon or I'll be hanging around waiting for permits when I could be working...
I have several pictures of the above mentioned items. Perhaps one of these snowy days I'll get to upload them. Thanks for reading.
Until later,
Doug
Thursday, February 14, 2008
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