After (what I thought) was our epic building fail of the stairs, we regrouped with someone that had at least been around it. See how low it is at the top? It should be about 9 inches higher. His idea - just raise the landing. Duh! So that's what they did - and ta da!…
Stairs – the hard way
The creek bed that mysteriously started running water.A further view from up the hill. Wha?What is that?!Oh my word! Its the beginning of the STAIRS!!! Now let me tell you a funny story about these stairs.See, last time The Children and I (and yes, it is capitalized because that is the groups official name) left…
First Solo Build Day – Take Two
The creek bed does flow water! Mission Accomplished!Kinda.Yea... so, you see, I didn't have "The Brain" aka the notebook that has all of my notes, sketches, MEASUREMENTS, etc in it. Ahem.I was winging it. I knew we needed 24" tall and got most of it right. I just forgot to take out the clearance for the top…
My first solo build day
This is what the day looked like. Beautiful and mid 70's on December 3. Glor-i-ous! Into the big blue DIY store we go. I walk in like a boss. I know what I'm doing. I've done this purchase lumber thing before. Never by myself - people don't think a largely pregnant woman should be lifting…
Come on in, I’ll give you the grand tour!
Welcome to our humble abode in progress! Hey, you work with what you've got right? And a screen door is what we had, so it was covered with foam board to at least close up the gaping hole.The left side - the kitchen, stairs and living area. Currently set up for bedtime, with 3 beds.The right…
Coming together
Here it is! The roof rafters, sheathing and wall sheathing!! Again, thanks to mama!! Those little boards up front - 4x3 bead-board on clearance for $1.30 instead of $11!! Yea, we got all they had. How wonderful!! Tomorrow starts the work making all the trusses. Since it is so hot we figure it will be very slow going, but…
Deck and Temps
These are August temps right here (it did show 115 at one point)! And considering we haven't had a significant rain since March, it is not a good situation. I will admit, the lack of rain has been somewhat helpful for construction. But its two-edged because we really need the rain. The pond across the street is completely dry…
Together Simply 