HOME BUILDING
Posts about posts! And holes and studs and timbers and all of the various pieces that make a house a place to live as opposed to an ominous pile of materials a truck drops off beside a big hole.
nik Bathroom in a box
The basement is otherwise very unfinished, but due to some family needing a place to stay we quickly put together a bathroom downstairs.
nik Back fields
Another view from the backyard at sunset.
nik What is this, a truck for ants?
Needed to max out the Genie lift at 35′ to reach the top of the high-side of the house. Not exactly a stable platform at that height (and in the Conmee wind).
nik Rocks won’t roll
Another view of the stones in front holding up the stairs and pathway.
nik Nice work down there
A shot of Jonny chiseling out the handrail pockets from above while I was in the lift.
nik Burn baby, burn
A Pacific Energy Summit Classic pedestal wood-burning fireplace is installed to offset the propane heating bill. Heats the living room and attic beautifully, but it hasn’t been too cold yet to really give it a go.
nik Finishing up, way up
The last pieces of fascia are installed, as well as the world’s smallest shingle section.
nik Closer to Code
The front staircase goes in. We won’t use this much until the retaining wall and pathway are done, but to get occupancy, this was one of the last things on the checklist.
nik Stones throw
Moving some large rocks into place from around the property in front of the house to make a retaining wall.