Things have slowed up a bit at work. We're still getting called once in awhile, but it is'nt quite as crazy as it was, however I am going in, in the morning to service the truck. It is getting a little over due. I found a little time for building, but it is kinda tough to get right back into the swing of things. I thought I should slap a lid together for my water cistern. I still did'nt pour concrete in the bottom of the cistern yet. I personally think it is good to let things soak up and settle and all that. I probably will get it in the summer. There is water in it right now from rain and seepage. There has been since the spring. This lid will be a good experiment to see if water freezes down there. I know it surely does without the lid for sure. The lid is 8' x 8' and framed with 2 x 4's on 2 foot centers.
A little insulation.
Then I sheeted the other side. There is a 2' x 2' hatch which I framed in, insulated, and cut out later. I feel alot better now, just knowing that someone might not fall into the cistern now.
Today I installed the main door. It went alot better than I thought it would. That one swings outward. That is the kitchen you're looking at.
The main door from the outside. As you can see, I also have a bathroom window in. The other basement window is installed now also, but I forgot to take a picture that day. I am not going to worry about the the upper loft window/doors for awhile yet. There are other more important things to worry about. I will probably frame it, what ever it will be, and then insulate it, but I probably won't install anything up there until next spring or summer,- but, who knows. Disclaimer--IMPORTANT
This is a personal blog, mainly for my own use. I am building a house with my own two hands, but I am learning alot of things as I go. I do not claim to know what I am doing, or if anything I do is even close to being done correctly or safely. So please, if you are planning on using any of my ideas or methods for your own use, please get professional advice before actually following through with your actions. I will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages of any kind caused by information or comments from this blog.
The installs look great Hermit. Glad you got some time to work on yer cabin. Any progress is good progress. Its looking real good. ~Jen
ReplyDeleteGreat looking progress Mark!
ReplyDeleteYou know....looking at your kitchen picture... it really does look roomy in there. You're going to rattle around in your house after living this long in the trailer. :)
Looking awesome...
Thank you Jen. It feels real good everytime even just a little bit gets done. It's gotta come to end sometime, hopefully in this lifetime.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie. It is actually roomier than it looks like from the outside. It's a mansion Jeanie. Compared to the shack anyway. I just hope I don't ever get lost in there.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see the progress you are making. I know how good it feels to hit those various milestones. Just this week we got some windows installed in our earthbag dome. Will you be living in your new place this winter?
ReplyDeleteIt's come a long way, buddy! Looks almost cozy enough to move into!
ReplyDeleteLookin' good! Still lots to do, I know, but are you seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel?
ReplyDeleteThanks there Muddome.
ReplyDeleteEvery little bit feels good. I'm not sure if I will be in my new cabin this winter or not. I know that if I did'nt have a job, I should very easily be in it this winter, but I never know how busy I am going to be from one year to the next, or even from day to day. I always seem to take the work when it is there, and our work schedule is very far from normal. It would be nice to be in it, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. I had a glance at your blog, looks interesting.
Almost cozy enough to move in Jim, except for the fact that it's starting to get pretty chilly up here, and there is no heat source in there yet. It'll come soon though, I'm sure. Thanks Jim.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynneanne.(I think I got the name right, but please do correct me if I'm wrong). There is lots to do, but if I could have a month dedicated, things would sure look alot different in short order. I am seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. I'm just enjoying the whole journey as I go.
ReplyDeleteCool journey you're on… I'm living vicariously through you. lol
ReplyDeleteyeah, you got the name right… for the most part. :) just too many 'e's in there, but I'm not complaining. lol So what's the first room you hope to work on first (maybe you've said and I've missed it)?