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| trenches for the house foundation (top) and shop walls (bottom) |
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| view from the road |
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| rafters going up |
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| inside the shop |
Lots of progress last week on the shop. Concrete was poured on Wed. for the slab floor. Thurs. we gave thanks (Thanksgiving) and took a break from building. Fri. the concrete form came down and Todd began working on the house foundation. Since the house will be on a crawl space, he's digging a trench around the perimeter of the house for concrete and concrete blocks. Got about half way around before dark. On Sat., we had an extra hand with Kyle (Todd's brother-in-law) joining Tommy and Todd with wall building for the shop. Got all four walls built and up and only forgot one door. Failed to provide access to the bathroom! Minor glitch...got that fixed. The shop is shaping up and looking like a building now. Weather has turned cooler and rain has made the site muddy. Just try telling Jacely she can't play in the dirt! Yesterday, her mom dressed her in 3 layers and rain boots and sent her down to help Dad and Poppy (Todd and Tommy). She has her own tool box with plastic hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. and even a pink shovel. She says she's a "worker girl." In spite of her help, the guys got the roof joists finished. Todd spent the day balancing on the beams while Tommy player go-fer and propped up from below. Time to make some decisions. Need to order the siding and windows for the shop, which in itself isn't a big deal. But the choice affects the house too as we want to tie the two buildings together visually and colorwise. I think we've decided on a very light gray/green with white windows and trim. Going to pick out the shingles today (for both buildings). Also, thinking about the house front door...to side-light or not? Need lead time so have to get that ordered soon. Also, bricks. Lots to think about.
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