Hermit

Summer Projects 2021

Woodshop Porch Posts Replaced

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!



Sagging 995 Front Porch Repaired

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



Support for Eating Nook Upgraded

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!



Eating Nook Window Replaced

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



Back Stairs Replaced

New Stairs After Removal of Old Deck



Old Hermitage Front Porch Demolished and Replaced

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!



Meanwhile, Back at the Pond..

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



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