Down to Solid Rock
These 6x6 treated posts are the third set of posts since 1972.
First two sets were cedar posts - hopefully treated posts will last longer!
Why are Porches Like Belts? They Buckle
One Down, One to Go
Never Used Those Stairs Anyway..
Old Houses!
Farmer Footings!
Level and Plumb - Waiting for New Lattice and Paint
Out With the Wooden Posts (two sets since '93)
In With the Concrete Blocks
Batter (Boards) Up!
Let's See the Big Bad Wolf Huff and Puff and Blow This Wall Down!
Sash Window Removed and Rough Opening Framed for Thermopane Picture Window
All the Better to Keep a Watchful Eye on the Blueberries!
Awaiting Lattice Work
New Stairs After Removal of Old Deck
Old Porch Demolition
The Double Crooked Bar-H Rennovation Ranch
New Platform Joists
New Front Porch Framing Nearing Completion
Framed..
Sheathed..
Wrapped and Strapped
October 1, windows installed, but still waiting on door.
Siding a no-show until next Spring!
Keeping pond empty with pump while waiting for excavator
Initial work by swing shovel
Mud wrestling anyone?
Cleaning "Finished"
Drain Exposed
Two days after excavation a downpour filled the pond to within 1-1/2" of being full!
Some of the silt will be used to expand the blueberry patch