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A Coleman liquid fuel stove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615067915999-SLWDS4T8ACDE80SBWM0D/IMG_3389.JPG Kitchen Transformation December 25, 2018. Using a gas cylinder, hiking stove. Boiling water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615068196615-E6KJHZR2X29AMAY997UD/BLGY2023.JPG Kitchen Transformation June 1, 2020. A butane stove. Super hot and fast. A good pan fry stove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1616085358421-O7R15YYHOLGA6O8AOL00/IMG_0582%5B1%5D.JPG Kitchen Transformation March 10, 2021. So nice, and so much easier to just plug stuff in. For jobsite food prep, the crock pot and drip coffee maker has been the way to go. After awhile it just becomes too much work to cook over a campfire. The novelty wears off…. Seriously considering adding a microwave to that corner for even easier dinner meals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1617651888349-I6933MURG37S3EZBN73A/IMG_0646%5B1%5D.JPG Kitchen Transformation Yikes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1617651995946-OVHSIQ79HNSSHZ06D56P/IMG_0762%5B1%5D.JPG Kitchen Transformation March 20, 2021. A microwave was added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/2426283f-1488-4080-80aa-4411149bc1f8/Kitchen+Setup.jpg Kitchen Transformation Folding table was brought in, this setup / location lasted from fall of 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/f91e165d-04fd-42ac-b46f-bbbba426f5a6/IMG_7323.jpg Kitchen Transformation Base Cabinets brought in. Aug 12 2023. Mitch was here. These were built by local shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c39c8dff-5082-4cd1-b987-8d5530fb152c/IMG_7319.JPEG Kitchen Transformation Sink Area. This fridge is 28 in wide. This kitchen space will accomodate a 32 in wide fridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9797f8cc-c81a-4015-99d1-117b4be68093/IMG_7324.JPEG Kitchen Transformation Cooking area. So far, Everything fits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/54b95778-91a4-44fc-9096-4d623432149f/IMG_0143.JPEG Kitchen Transformation Countertops installed. This project occurred on May 14 2024 by local shop. Absolute Black - Leathered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/0a0729dc-bde8-4e17-b644-a56e45bac90a/IMG_0142.JPEG Kitchen Transformation Coffee Bar at back wall. Bathroom and Laundry Room “Saloon” doors. Not sure if this was a great idea or still just a good idea. They have been tinted to match the ship lap wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/f5ca82d1-f847-4eef-8d5a-fd39a29ba18f/IMG_1518.JPEG Kitchen Transformation Cooking area. Cooktop was finally placed on Nov 29 2024. 30 inch Bosch LP converted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9dabd7a9-425a-4349-a57a-c3534d4fa9e6/IMG_0462.jpg Kitchen Transformation Yes !! Finally a sink. Technically a laundry sink? Plumbing has been ready, Hot water has been ready. For months…… Finally no more hose from the laundry room for water and dumping liquids into a bucket. This sink is a Kraus. 20 inch wide basin, 22 inch overall. Drop in was preferred over undermount style. There is 23 inches of counter space to the right. Lot of these fixtures have been thru Build.com by Ferguson. The outlets installed were the block style in attempt to give it a cleaner look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/aecb74bf-543e-42a1-ad61-73c25531b08a/IMG_0464.jpg Kitchen Transformation Decided on a low-profile faucet by Kohler. Did not want an arch style faucet with bar top layout. Sink and faucet were installed July 5 2024.. https://www.possumsparadise.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615038112183-ZI5RCIJZO3ZA7RDVJR8S/IMG_1419.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife Here’s the cove. Tie your boat off here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615038188386-FXFYPVIY5VW3ES2BNDH8/IMG_1406.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife A drainage creek into the cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615038602428-AL5BWR534L0MIGLWYWTY/IMG_3397.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife Same drainage creek opening to the cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615038500805-P3ALCOVLET5CC0RLDRFW/IMG_3344.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife Main creek channel - down the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1616891419684-WKD78IK95TOGHIQG9Q2A/IMG_0638%5B1%5D.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife Heading down the hill, a new swimming hole was discovered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1616891593919-FJVNGLMII3SANV2I9HAO/IMG_0640%5B1%5D.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife This is the main creek, head out to big water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615039001263-FJYAYOBPWBYR1WPQQS71/STC_0396.jpg Lake Pictures and Wildlife Deer. On the trail cam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/ec71b64b-9061-470f-8a73-a1d1bc73cedb/IMG_3189%5B1%5D.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife Experiencing snow. View from the porch. Picture taken Monday Jan 17 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/d09581d3-fb82-425d-8c77-a65eda8f7724/IMG_3160%5B1%5D.JPG Lake Pictures and Wildlife Valley down below, drainage creek channel. Picture taken Sunday Jan 16 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/b6f3dd22-72af-4b16-8a15-efe485ae15ad/Canoe+and+swim+area.jpg Lake Pictures and Wildlife Canoeing the main creek channel. Headed toward main lake. Swimming area on right. Sep 9 2025. https://www.possumsparadise.com/video-links daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://www.possumsparadise.com/conclusion daily 0.75 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9cbce32d-31bb-4a88-8739-18f86cbf8f40/Possum.jpeg https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction daily 0.75 2025-12-06 https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612905255108-4I8SP079DPOAQ5T8TX3O/IMG_3564.JPG Construction - Access Leaving out of town with equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612311116255-1GEB9ZD8SIA5M9JPJL06/IMG_3577.JPG Construction - Access Mitch - suited up and ready to work. “Lets get this Party started” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612313798801-CKNHCYTZ8448MLXYNJ3B/IMG_3570.JPG Construction - Access Russ - working a chain saw. His machine in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612313946058-JFNMIJT4ZQWESR9M1RHB/IMG_3586.JPG Construction - Access Location for cabin site. Not level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612314274215-8W81Y41XT11U84Y4AZZ3/IMG_3635.JPG Construction - Access Improving site access. New gravel brought in ( #57 stone). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613161311214-RWQLEOFD4561MG9OBXAT/IMG_3637.JPG Construction - Access Gravel applied to the neediest places first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612905640248-WIU0RX6QTCCAGYQ73I8L/IMG_4337.JPG Construction - Access April 12th, 2019. Much better access. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk-tfa4e-ssyk9-tsthh-l4gz7 monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613147871671-L90Y5QYFQ6MZ2A89748O/IMG_9174.JPEG Construction - Framing Mud sill (treated 2x12) bolted into the foundation. The swale is defntly doing its job and the block masons did a nice job on the uphill course work. Finished with a wash cap. Good preventative measures as the crawl space is not a mud pit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613148224977-HO496OU8HVS3RCJNRVI9/IMG_9189.JPEG Construction - Framing Getting the rim joists and center beam installed. Leaves are falling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613148397649-440E0J2Q6CWPT8A679VB/IMG_9219.JPEG Construction - Framing The house is 24W x 30D. The floor is split down the center - two 12’ bays. No big beams. All easy manageable boards to carry. Check out the lower course of block. Thank you Billy and good suggestion Troy. The crawl space is clean as a pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613150131852-6BDAR3UIMDDJ099632N3/IMG_9310.JPEG Construction - Framing The 6x6 posts for the side porch posts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613148673135-7SQIH322KSYR3C2VKCBP/IMG_9316.JPEG Construction - Framing The side porch (8’ wide x 7’ out). Entry into kitchen door. This side porch is what gives the overly conventional design a little “flair”. Its also covering an entry for second entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613148847006-EDLU7FB2VG73QGP5EK73/IMG_9325.JPEG Construction - Framing Side Porch. Its up there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613148947141-S85RW1NL6MFOLYVUWOCI/IMG_9328.JPEG Construction - Framing Novemeber 3, 2020. Side porch is on, front porch is not. Power and water have been extended up to laundry room wall location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613149286430-5YMA0T3KQAMCBIEO7AZW/IMG_9382.JPEG Construction - Framing Front porch flashing. OSB used as temp 1/2”spacer from house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613149189799-FUX17LY6XVR4RVPF2B6D/IMG_9400.JPEG Construction - Framing The front porch is 10’ deep. 24’ Wide. That soil fence is going to have come down eventually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613149422969-ZU5GBBM0XECEEAC5R1U7/IMG_9451.JPEG Construction - Framing View from underneath front porch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613149625276-AQWEXJKQG6N7G8MP5MG5/IMG_9408.JPEG Construction - Framing November 16, 2020. Looking at the back of the house. Both porches are done. Ready for subflooring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613150316030-ILAFPA0TRAWDM3IV4LHY/IMG_9460.jpg Construction - Framing November 20, 2020. Time to call in some muscle. Russ in the background. Solid blocking and 3/4” Advantech really stiffens this floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613150646541-308HMXQAVBGSHK92JF3R/IMG_9462.JPEG Construction - Framing Mitch on the nail gun. But check out his guns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613150723300-L2M45ZLU7ZFA9HZCHSVF/IMG_9463.JPEG Construction - Framing Russ on break. Probably eating something organic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613150927902-OZG8P4T655UUN4CAA9XT/IMG_9471.JPEG Construction - Framing Mitch on break. Probably calculating board feet lumber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613151058439-SE63DEPV22H60XUVOY9L/IMG_9473.jpg Construction - Framing K Bear on the saw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613152398676-TO30A4I0HZZKMLUBW5TP/IMG_9489.JPEG Construction - Framing Floor is down. Exterior walls are up and braced. Walls are 2x6 construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613152525880-0H5FORDRARLFTVSWG94X/IMG_9507.JPEG Construction - Framing November 22, 2020. Most of the sheathing up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613152822700-KSY68ZK006GQ8XPGDMZP/IMG_9887.JPEG Construction - Framing December 29, 2020. Front porch beams and posts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613153091118-UTHWHJBQX48DZJENL9DS/IMG_9922.JPEG Construction - Framing Using temp 2x4’s to help get beams up. The beams were half built in town, carried to the site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613153512986-1HK0L3X9S2NAJ2UMRYJV/IMG_9928.JPEG Construction - Framing Porch beams are in and braced. This phase took two weekends instead of one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613153397039-DQUPDL4VCIKZZZ7MD80U/IMG_9935.JPEG Construction - Framing Wall sheathing completed. Taped and Overdriven nails were sealed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613155010791-2GNFTYM5T4L7EURDQIFU/IMG_0110.JPEG Construction - Framing January 20, 2020 - LVL’s delivered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613155262881-GF2BO73T04B1BYAVLODH/IMG_0117.JPEG Construction - Framing Getting prepped for to set the LVL’s. A structural ridge beam was used to allow for cathedral ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613155628290-9ZXKJNV4N0SOVAL314JN/IMG_0143.JPEG Construction - Framing It’s 14’ to the top of the ridge beam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613177251225-0LSO6BV1BDT63AN36D54/IMG_0355%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Framing View from the shack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613177343042-PALX1UDPBIFG9XDYNF42/IMG_0356%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Framing A group selfie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613296577056-NBRDXP5V9RPAPTRA4I8E/IMG_1622.jpeg Construction - Framing “Ah. So sexy.” Workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613296901077-V4RNE1OVB7WQKH98G0YL/IMG_1626.jpeg Construction - Framing 2x12 rafters. Easing them up one at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613296246164-DGDJUX3E69JQONN0S064/IMG_1630.jpeg Construction - Framing The last rafter of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613157107432-A6YMX13YMV19DZSTC426/IMG_0163.JPEG Construction - Framing Walking out front door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613157185232-V3GX0UP4OGZT8DBJ2FK4/IMG_0156.JPEG Construction - Framing Rafters are on. QTY 62. 5 on 12 slope. Very friendly roof pitch. The entire job site is in good condition. Lots of work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613157543822-A5REG6IAOW0D42P0PPNJ/63320110132__BDE9F3B7-26D7-4798-8D74-86934F9D816D.JPG Construction - Framing Jan 24, 2021. Rafters are on. Its a basic rectangle, gable roof. The side porch is not as practical, but adds a nice extra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614903999066-MUXR6H5QO5HI5PDRDHBC/IMG_0504.JPG Construction - Framing Feb 27, 2021. Barge Rafters, Fascia, Wind beams are in. A ramp was set up. It was the old ramp from the foundation pour. We’ve got four workers present! Lets sheath the roof!! Lets dry this place in!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614904434142-6YH6BGFKRG2CAALBFXGF/IMG_0501.JPG Construction - Framing Kevin at the coffee station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614904538015-EJB8CS7Q5W2OLEMIU61Y/IMG_0503.JPG Construction - Framing In his defense - he is technically closer to the cut station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614906231869-V84YR1AFEUU940XWZ5FD/IMG_0534.JPG Construction - Framing Now were moving! First run and a 2x4 toe board. We started putting down the sheathing at 1:00 on Saturday. Mitch on the roof immediately. He’s done a lot of volunteer work performing home repairs; comfortable on a roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614904655360-M3T9DIKU0R7MGO8KUGVD/IMG_0527.JPG Construction - Framing Kevin at the cut station. A good ground man is essential - and this worker produced! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614906462760-IG0LG8OEIF2TEMEH1VKM/IMG_0529.JPG Construction - Framing That top piece was supposed to be 24”. It was 27”. Not cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614905008180-5M6WUMXANLU7US9FGPQL/IMG_0556%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Framing There is a porch on that side. But a worker believes in safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614906752617-J4JDVDEC09MRRJEWETPZ/IMG_0523.JPG Construction - Framing Mitch - probably ordering flowers for his spouse (a woman). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614904801880-S5N836PQ7O0Q0E1PKZPW/IMG_0471.JPG Construction - Framing Lets tear down some braces. Russ. Pictured with 20 oz straight claw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614909205763-AV0QBKNYWQDLRM5CQ671/IMG_0561%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Framing Braces removed. The house is opening up. Blower plugged in. The house feels completely changed with a roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614909256756-PL0CQZXVKDUZMAUEVQQT/IMG_0562%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Framing The fireplace has been carried in. 36W wood burning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614907316858-L2J4HMQOUY19ZQ03B686/IMG_0559.JPG Construction - Framing Amazing. Roof. We had the entire roof covered by 6:30 pm. The house is good. (One year ago was the Big Dig) We are creating something amazing. The site is not a complete mud pit either! ha ha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1614907810418-ZOUKZ2GJ4NS3VBM23GN6/IMG_0481.JPG Construction - Framing Feb 28, 2021. Taped and caulked on Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623509600646-PZNM4JTUXB376WG7XI7P/IMG_1320.JPG Construction - Framing May 17th, 2021. Getting the side porch started. Finally…… Its 8 feet wide and extends out 7 feet from house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623509860438-LXULZBDGNTQ3SENGYJZA/IMG_1209.JPG Construction - Framing June 4th, 2021. Rafters and sheathing on side porch. I’d love to take credit for the jack rafters (the six short ones) but once the common rafters had been completed, i was a bit lost. A phone call to my neighbor Troy and he drove over to show me how its done. So thankful!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623514585433-IFINS1ILTGA8IJAKXQGK/IMG_1223.JPG Construction - Framing Zip board has gone from $26 a sheet (in January) to $41 and now costs $55 a sheet. (Note the black drip edge shown) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623515509192-AEMH7AUGTL4KHKFHE64P/HGVF8309.JPG Construction - Framing Porch rafters and beams. Likely to have flat ceiling later. The brackets were cut from 3x3 1/4” angle. Drilled and painted black. T30 Timber “HeadLok” screws used as fasteners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623515359465-CE443KPFK8QANLX14LVJ/IMG_1317.JPG Construction - Framing Side porch is on. This was a ton of work, but should be worth it. Note the black drip edge installed, same weekend. (Thanks Russ!!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623962342113-5DEQTCOGXSFNUDGVDMXG/HJJY4751%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Framing Fire place has been framed in. Suggested by the interior designer (a woman) to consider built ins on either side to compliment it. The opening of the fireplace is 36 wide and 24 high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/4a1bcab7-b345-4083-9a0f-1e0b06e3e890/Russ+digging+holes.jpg Construction - Framing Lets get some stairs built on this porch. No more ladders! Just need this worker to finish digging all the holes first. This project started on Sept 2 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/7d0065bf-365a-4321-8a5e-a4beda39117a/Front+porch+Stairs+03.jpeg Construction - Framing We poured some concrete and bought these pre made stringers from Lowes. This was an idea to zip tape the bottoms and tops of the stringers. Why not? The tape was already onsite, and if it buys two more years out of it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/453bf695-3767-4873-bd38-9954928d6524/Front+porch+Stairs+02.jpeg Construction - Framing The deck is 48 inches x 72 inches, the stairs are 43 inches wide with 6.5 inch riser. They just feel so good to use. This project was completed on Sep 18 2023. Took about three weekends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c0635039-8841-41f4-944b-163591087397/71969820008__93B20A04-B579-4DD7-87D4-1A1965841811.jpg Construction - Framing The kitchen steps were added. The original landing was really too short. Its being extended. Oct 22 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/135375ea-c40a-48ea-9b0d-504cb9e52d9d/IMG_8364.jpg Construction - Framing This was 29 gauge galvalum. This project was done in conjunction with some site work. The workers were available, we needed a project for rainy weather. Russ and Mitch were present. This project occurred on Jan 13 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/f53a7d0e-de09-4ba4-8157-feaae8a11914/IMG_8367.jpg Construction - Framing You work with the workers you have. No sense in holding the base of the ladder when you can climb the ladder and hold the worker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/8cde0cf0-d409-4d1e-a82f-07009ff71b3f/IMG_8369.jpg Construction - Framing Russ laying out the course of the screws with a straightedge. Mitch putting the hardware in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/389f6f76-03a8-4f24-af67-712972008f0a/IMG_8275.jpg Construction - Framing Notice the hardware installed straight. The black metal is for cieling fans without slope kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/66c64108-4587-44eb-acbf-8730a91baf2c/IMG_0786.jpg Construction - Framing Finally got these stairs done. Had to bring the welder from home to here. Took three weekends to complete this. July 28 2024. Cant believe it turned out as well as it did. Like the porches, pickets are #3 Rebar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/cbb12582-165a-4be0-b266-e3df53c46469/IMG_1304.jpg Construction - Framing Russ returning for a work weekend to trim this area out. We added the 4x4s to add the cosmetic detail. I guess they are a little structural as well. This project occurred the weekend of Nov 29 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e3cb3cb0-ff81-4a6b-ab44-f6eb85c152b5/IMG_1307.jpg Construction - Framing Finally finishing this front overhang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/34788ecc-58ce-41cb-8f88-f3bcd1cae405/IMG_1315.jpg Construction - Framing Russ demonstrates battery drill. Getting the kitchen porch cieling metal up. Finally…… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c002df13-214b-43ee-a685-e70d917a51fa/IMG_1331.JPEG Construction - Framing 29 GA Galvalume siding. This is an amazing product. Easy to work with. The metal fabricators will cut it to length and form any trim style you need. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk-tfa4e-ssyk9-tsthh monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613139914751-9MRW29JHZG1BHL05MTW1/61783955141__81F254FD-BC84-4243-9913-9AC5AC4BC29F.JPG Construction - Block Work This was the starting corner and first course. 16x16 corners and 12x16 piers. To be solidly filled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613140785364-K64UBEKSHX3ZLEEAJ7P9/IMG_8403.JPEG Construction - Block Work Rain has come thru. Piers have been filled. Two yards of concrete were delivered. Block masons in the picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613141138582-TDAR57V4I2BAODLESB6L/IMG_8388.JPEG Construction - Block Work Locate pipes from the Big Dig. Water spigot has been cut and extended. Power conduit, and future use 1” electrical conduit are extended. While the block masons are working - were working. We are working together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613141553000-1GH3VBMMO4L7M0KS88DP/IMG_8390.JPEG Construction - Block Work Power and Water are practically in the house !!! Thats huge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613140012715-9V23144PIY3HDP2DT6SG/61826969781__D6118683-0E6A-4E28-92B3-659319A29592.JPG Construction - Block Work Piers are up. Concrete Filled and finished with 4” cap blocks. Took just a few days for a professional to install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613142581449-200HIZCYHH5U0TBJ0K9E/IMG_8436.JPEG Construction - Block Work Interior designer (woman) suggested the brown colors. Highland Plains Neutral was selected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613143001281-JU6CN23HDB0PUSIJKR98/IMG_8850.JPEG Construction - Block Work September 6, 2020. It had been about 30 days for the concrete to “cure out”. Piers are getting primed then painted. A sprayer worked so much better and really did not waste that much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613145994715-JGD1HU4RP56E2J12WYPH/IMG_8895.JPEG Construction - Block Work Piers are done, but the site is not ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613145637032-N448Y6TUF8DVMCPCJ34W/IMG_9073.JPEG Construction - Block Work A swale was created above the cabin. To divert runoff from entering the house and turning the crawl space into a mud pit. Can you say “disastrous”? Until further grading work can be done, this will buy a lot of time. Block masons have returned to lay a course on the uphill side of the foundation. This suddenly became a big deal. About to commit to the structure. Second leap of faith. A lot of effort in that “empty” space below the house. This was a point made by Troy (neighbor) that was taken to heart immediately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613142481012-32ZZFHFWWB3F3M4S2X15/8CA3018E-DCCB-4092-A5B8-60A539DAEB03.jpg Construction - Block Work October 3rd, 2020. Organics scraped out. Crawl space has been backfilled with red dirt. Laying out geo tech in crawlspace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613145193472-0WRP092WWO47825IY0M9/IMG_9082.JPEG Construction - Block Work Moving the #57 stone from the dropped location to the crawlspace. Russ. A true worker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/ed5f58ed-fe99-4076-ae43-627bba6a2f98/IMG_2256%5B1%5D.jpg Construction - Block Work October 30, 2021. An additional lower course of block needed to be added on the back of the house. Understanding site conditions, building on a slope, just has issues i failed to comprehend. The block mason was called, and request made for this course to be added. Here you see where the footers were uncovered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/2706c7c6-6b74-4ea4-ab4d-69f6d2d198cd/IMG_2254%5B1%5D.jpg Construction - Block Work Footers were exposed, the block masons can build up from here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1633286748462-MYJIGANWUNC9Z1SVPVXY/IMG_2266%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Block Work The uphill side of the house was done a long time ago. There is no worry now of water, and hillside erosion coming down on the back side of the house and entering the crawl space. All of this “lower course” work could have been done when the block masons first installed the piers. Part of building is learning…… https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-fz25s monthly 0.5 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612314964846-4TZOO1B2W2JT5ON1UB56/IMG_3026.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack Russ clearing the road with leaf blower. Picture taken from van. Almost stuck in place…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612315114941-S9ZTQ5EGQ6QGE9Z6ELR9/IMG_3030.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack This is the start of the deck. This became the only flat spot on the site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612315235149-QAIH9Y51VMQ52FXEV8IV/IMG_3034.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack The tailgate tents don’t really work, maybe for sun, but they really don’t shed rain very well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612315630796-19ESDXCRJVJTK6HZXSMZ/IMG_3418.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack December 25th, 2018 The tailgate tent idea did not work - began construction of roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612482472144-FTM6WG3ZEYUTX9FDIIT0/IMG_3526.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack Under Construction, the tarps really help to stop the wind at sitting and sleeping level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1615067009368-LYV63HVFGPCA37E9PRK3/IMG_3532.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack Kevin, one of the first workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612482308399-F90QTXMRNXTHLMJLIIZ5/IMG_4136.JPG Construction - Fruit Shack Completed. We added the front shed roof, and it was immediately dubbed the “the Fruit Shack” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/455876dd-6df9-4e4d-8827-78df0b29915b/IMG_3355.jpg Construction - Fruit Shack We are moving the Fruit Shack to make room for parking. Only one worker this time. The shack was lifted by Russ and 2x6’s were attached. Trying to create a “sled” The shack was braced off with 2x4’s and such to add stability. This project occurred November 28 and 29. Coincidentally - Russ was here exactly 7 yrs ago this weekend to build the deck for this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/fab91b29-58c9-4ace-81d6-905ebae078ad/IMG_3354.jpg Construction - Fruit Shack Notice the worker using his machine to lift and gradually work the shack down the hill to the other side of the tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c29472bc-5eb1-47d2-b891-99fcd415ada5/IMG_3362.jpg Construction - Fruit Shack The worker has his machine sitting where the Fruit Shack used to be. Notice its new location further down the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/b2817245-3a0f-4f51-8f2d-c69b70aa2d83/IMG_3367.jpg Construction - Fruit Shack This was best idea. With the shack moved back now plenty of parking for three large trucks. The idea being you can pull up to cabin, off load, and then back into parking area. To exit - drive straight out ! https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk-tfa4e-84kla monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612495747406-X1XBOTBV0OY6GW7MBM6U/IMG_6732.JPG Construction - Site Work The first J box to the cabin disconnect. Cables are spliced here instead of running directly to the disconnect due to the cable size. The main disconnect cannot accept 350kcmil Al cables but it can accept 250kcmil Cu. Besides if you can prevent using your equipment as pull locations do it. We ran conduit approx 30’ from electric pedestal to this J Box then 40’ from the J Box to cross the road. The completion of this project would allow us to continue on to the cabin following the driveway and not having to do the fine detail work this project accomplished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612496382805-LZ0A2FX09029494KMW7X/IMG_6739.JPG Construction - Site Work Russ standing beside J Box. This worker used his machine to dig up the entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612496591454-3NSEMY1RQ6ZJFVKE7F5R/IMG_6751.JPG Construction - Site Work The 2 1/2” line for power and the 1 1/2” line for water leaving the service location. Getting ready for the connection to the rest. An additional 1” line was ran from the electrical pedestal to cross the road also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612496714039-W4E25DOXX40E00X707NQ/IMG_6744.JPG Construction - Site Work The J Box was lined with gravel for drainage. Wire for the well pump installed. Ready for connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/fe4cc23c-8629-42be-b79d-3562dc595583/IMG_1778.jpg Construction - Site Work This stump has been a huge distraction. This task required a mini ex to excavate around it, and heavy-duty truck with 16000 lb winch to remove. Both were also used to “roll” the stump down the road. Two workers were present. Feb 20 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/0490e592-e068-4aea-8a15-1fdd57d2518c/IMG_1794.jpg Construction - Site Work Left over Geo Tech from the crawlspace work (way back) One worker is in the background installing a basin to catch the hillside run off and divert it under the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/634a7604-a181-4f7c-9574-f726edaaf75f/IMG_1815.jpg Construction - Site Work There is a catch basin in front of the boulder. Black pipe goes under the road. Cant believe how much this area has been improved with this addition and getting the stump out of there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/15697e0e-e1ca-4a21-848d-bb75e3d75793/IMG_1817.jpg Construction - Site Work Lots gravel. Grill Station installed. The pavers were for the fireplace hearth but have been re purposed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/3a23dcb8-013f-4384-b396-af06cc55a8c6/IMG_1807.jpg Construction - Site Work Lots gravel. Fruit shack will eventually be moved to allow for parking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c70b473c-171d-4939-a479-c01775a098fb/IMG_1797.jpg Construction - Site Work Picture taken with workers. Feb 20 2025. Crazy thing - 5 yrs ago exactly was “The Big Dig”. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk-tfa4e-ssyk9 monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612918384551-XYKBG6NR2625KZI6620C/61305692943__2C700FAA-2650-43D1-926D-A97B58B56D0E.JPG Construction - Foundation This was the starting point, then these batter boards were torn down and completely reworked. lol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613088681524-79J7LLC5TE2BHEZ175YS/HMBE8146.JPG Construction - Foundation Three workers. Russ, Mitch, K Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613083473032-DV8LJ27Q2G02H6UQY2ZY/IMG_7859.JPG Construction - Foundation The sonotube would have to be sectioned. 18” diameter. 3X the post base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613083711974-E5KYCVLZFRWP53J7QC28/IMG_7867.JPG Construction - Foundation Hand digging some of it. Not cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613084374836-Z4M1M02WAG2FUANM7QX0/IMG_7888.JPG Construction - Foundation The red dirt has much higher compaction. The blacker dirt is soft, full of organics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613085128074-ZV976SZLLWM6DXEP46B7/IMG_7891.JPG Construction - Foundation Stepped Foundation. Dropped 48” across the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613085632676-MPUPEGFLDT85VDJ66MF2/IMG_7896.JPG Construction - Foundation Sonotube for porch posts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613084775504-A0LU22A9UJSEZ8LMSWE4/IMG_7897.JPG Construction - Foundation The septic tank and drain field was straight back. Installed by others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613089024212-638SEOKPH09BY7MCR9BB/61370068264__506617EA-AFC9-45B5-AB22-FEA7DA3595AB.JPG Construction - Foundation June 24, 2020. Ready for rebar and form steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613086712279-Q8HDU5JEGRU8KETCINH3/IMG_7969.JPG Construction - Foundation The pink and yellow ribbons are tied to nails. This is to mark the height of your concrete at each location. The steps have been formed with plywood. Concrete fills to top of each of board. Steps were created in 8 inch increments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613085960741-LSPJRU16UD7YJQ8BOY4Y/IMG_7945.JPG Construction - Foundation Rebar the footers. #4 Rebar is 1/2” diameter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613086524479-WPA9VDJSEMKLJOGTIY8B/IMG_7973.JPG Construction - Foundation Rebar the footers. A “post hole” was dug down to higher compaction level. This corner had soft ground. We went wide here to improve spanned area. Orange flags mark concrete height level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613086268040-YY3YD8JRAWKPKXNAR4Q4/IMG_7971.JPG Construction - Foundation Steps are installed. Footers have plenty of rebar. Septic Drain Line/Cleanout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613092826212-4M1G9XP0RS8JCAB9EYM6/IMG_8142.JPEG Construction - Foundation We got pretty close with our levels. Not a disaster. The first truck was 8 yds. Dumping excess into the interior piers. The second truck was 2 yds. Easy to estimate a second truck, and easy to pour in two segments. 10 yds is a lot for a “compact cabin”. Because it stopped being a compact cabin two years ago. lol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613091566133-P622KN5W4SZ19ENSX9TR/IMG_8064.JPEG Construction - Foundation Concrete poured. Anchor bolts set for porch post base hardware. Shack in the background. Soon to be permanent parking…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613091097008-EFK9PD52TEIY7KTKYFPT/IMG_8139.JPEG Construction - Foundation Fresh concrete. View looking at the back. The lake is in front, down the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613092670951-25ZOP0VOXK2IF7YE82CJ/IMG_8141.JPEG Construction - Foundation Final Pour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613091321337-ZVVDO27YPHJLGZBJ6TY6/IMG_8058.JPEG Construction - Foundation Concrete truck leaving site. Good clean out spot. Safe level spot for the truck to park. These drivers have a lot of responsibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613090483576-650OSZV9KC0XTKUIC377/IMG_8081.JPEG Construction - Foundation Cured Concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613090284754-YYRHK5MXI698DZQ4K1WV/61456381276__4F9B336E-7FE5-49AB-BC59-A58FFDB5776C.JPG Construction - Foundation June 22, 2020. Cured Concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1613092348822-1R0K38J9IX6HGE65L605/IMG_8085.JPEG Construction - Foundation Good place to dump excess concrete. This location is for HVAC equipment. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk-pyzmc monthly 0.5 2021-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612487751316-O5OJZTGHOMDK1DQHZ6ZA/IMG_6369.JPG Construction - Well Head The choice was to use 1” black poly tube to the well pump. Seen here is 300’ roll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612487591745-X3FDETUF5LTUIXLA61EJ/IMG_6651.JPG Construction - Well Head The pump has been lowered, and braced. Ready for next step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1616171718280-20GPB69ZXY0U3IED93A6/IMG_6653.JPG Construction - Well Head We made up some 2x4 clamps to prevent a “runaway” pump. We used some 3 inch screws to squeeze the boards together, thus clamping the pipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612487994656-NNSVRRJHGD9WWIX9O55V/IMG_7022.JPG Construction - Well Head The piping and wiring has been done, water is available at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612908802361-W0WTZNJ3PNEO9OHSBGEV/IMG_0279%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Well Head The Well Head - profile view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612908996855-9IF6STBV856VORG2AJA1/IMG_0281.JPG Construction - Well Head The well head is also protected by a length of 1/4” bar stock. Hopefully if a tree were to come down it would simply bounce of this supported “saw horse” The 2x8 on top serves as a sacrificial piece of lumber to be changed out every few years if necessary. All the components for the well head can be serviced by removing the expanded metal via #2 square drive. Having the ability to get a quick glance at the pressure gauge has been immensely helpful during the initial stages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612909564068-ML0ZUQ0SSNY80XJM3WZZ/IMG_0280%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Well Head No tiny well house. The pressure vessel was painted camo and stuck in the woods. Pipe work has been insulated. There is a drain spigot on the back side of the pressure tank. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612311451361-H826I43MQ36EQFGRMIFL/IMG_1370.JPG Construction - Getting Started September 3 2018, performing a site walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612312042704-79TFOWRVVHMNGZ3IRVSE/IMG_1393.JPG Construction - Getting Started A fallen tree blocking driveway, the actual homesite a little further. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612312308577-CUUBQPGKGK8P861D7GV0/IMG_1377.JPG Construction - Getting Started There is a road there, just needed a little TLC, measuring driveway. Measuring for utility lengths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612312551646-UR1GFML6VA0CLM4PZQ2L/IMG_1390.JPG Construction - Getting Started A well had been dug, no pump, and unfortunately no where near the cabin site, but still…… this well was dug about 10 yrs ago? https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk-tfa4e monthly 0.5 2021-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612493475446-UTOR7BL6ZAXIBCLMSGS7/IMG_7123.jpeg Construction - The Big Dig Cable on trailer - ready for job site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612915875364-X4OUQ3O9I3BTLYGT317X/IMG_0311%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig This was the starting point. This was where we left off on the with site work. The 1” grey PVC would be stubbed up as a spare pipe to mark the end of the 2 1/2” pipe. The 1 1/2” water line would run the distance to the cabin site. The electrical cable would be direct burial until it re-crossed the road again at the site location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612492254077-M97T1HMWY4BTVABPLTSJ/IMG_0228%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig The trench bordered the side of the driveway - then re-crossed the drive at the site. The local contractor hopped on our machine and dug this for us. Took him about 15 minutes! The trencher would have not worked in this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612494086317-NL2DPTQR1S4TOQZ6BKRO/IMG_0234%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig The depth was 24”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612492735800-30L8TV0Z5762BZFT4N5A/IMG_0231%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig Russ at the cabin J Box location. A real mud pit. The road behind him. A mess. The pipes behind him head back to the supply. The pipes in front are future use for the cabin. The 1” grey PVC pipes signify the stop/start of direct burial vs conduit. The GE RV panel will be utilized for temp power while the cabin is being built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612493057922-WUZZ25NIJTQM8X1TJLR1/IMG_0232%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig Trade name is Wesleyan Cable - this a direct burial cable, used to supply a 100A service to the cabin location. Oversized cable was used to compensate for distance from point of service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612916233865-EEQHJ9RC1VKRMQI7L7RO/IMG_0313%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig The triplex cable has been sent under the road via conduit and ready for termination in the J BOX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612916861998-JQ3X6KGY8QJ7N52GPV6B/IMG_0312%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig Crossing the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612916972506-9DFHR9D8WWJD2HN2U8AG/IMG_0310%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig The trench has been covered. Utilities are buried. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612913256208-VOKSI8UV3NKSHNYFD697/IMG_0289%255B1%255D.jpg Construction - The Big Dig J Box at the the cabin site. (Picture taken much later after the site had dried out) Notice the smaller cable tied into the larger ones. These serve the temporary panel for now. The empty pipe is for the cabin panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612916555261-E9I658KX6ASV8LFMDZ0G/IMG_0285%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig J Box at the the entrance. (Picture taken much later after the site had dried out) The 350 kcmil Aluminum triplex tied to the 250 kcmil Cu. The grey well wire secured on its own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612493705451-9M33K1JCD0DT3C1PXJ5P/IMG_0233%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig Workers in the back of the van. Mitch and his father, a retired commercial builder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612494299299-4R9JRECXNJFU9M3A44R6/IMG_0236%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig Holding a multimeter, lets check our voltage! You have probably seen these electrical boxes in campgrounds. Known as “RV panels” Outdoor rated, not expensive, and will do the job perfectly to provide temp power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612914843923-3RMK2R07LHXWK23DHG4R/IMG_0306%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig Two workers. Russ and Mitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612494807898-UO1CMHLMZDKHJ6BKGGB0/IMG_0239%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig The end of the water line. Supply measured at 10 gpm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612494648344-5V0OVPN3F5IT9HD2HHF1/IMG_0240%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - The Big Dig The end result was an electrical J box and RV panel. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-8r4yk monthly 0.5 2021-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612484051344-4PDNO8V4VR9QYTCK1KJB/IMG_5461.JPG Construction - Electrical Service Setting the 6x6 Posts, two copper clad ground rods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612484535585-ZXCHVQ2R5FTUTKMKMTPB/IMG_5569.JPG Construction - Electrical Service The pedestal was decked with 2x6’s , cut 12’s in half and mount them up. Meter Can facing road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612485046652-2Q3885VKXZ4TBVUK82EP/IMG_5583.JPG Construction - Electrical Service Big conductors to the left for Cabin Disconnect, small cables to the right for the Well Panel. Double Tapping here was huge! Talk to your utility provider. These guys really came thru, great offering. It would have cost a lot to split the service outside of the can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612485663778-WIHF04F0SG00JP2R60FR/IMG_6648.JPG Construction - Electrical Service The “Customer Side” of the pedestal service. The panel on the left feeds the well, and convenience outlet. The disconnect on the right feeds the cabin. Power can be locked out to the cabin at this location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612485897131-RE3Y9A3G0XERLMI370Y8/IMG_5590.JPG Construction - Electrical Service Inside view of Disconnect, Line side is connected, ready for load side connections. 200A Can, fused at 125A. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612486329325-XCQ7QVJEDGRSL2GEQJ2X/IMG_5851.JPG Construction - Electrical Service A roof was added. 3R (outdoor) equipment doesnt need the protection, but 3R equipment is so dern expensive, and it is kinda supplying your home with electricity. This roof was built with 1/4” 2x2 Bar Stock and 1/8” angle iron. The bar stock is meant to catch impact of a fallen tree. Ultimately you can deal with aging equipmemt, damaged equipment, destroyed pedestal, but damage to the utility conductors or service entrance conductors is unplanned and catastrophic. Ultimately you are trying to protect the wires, not the gear, and not the wooded structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612486934253-99PAUXAC2ICDT5IJM2LK/IMG_5854.JPG Construction - Electrical Service The roof is made up of scrap 2x6’s. When they wear out remove the two Phillips Screws and slide new boards in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612907760188-XH1P4X4TTZCWW1U6R8DU/IMG_0287.JPG Construction - Electrical Service The 125A panel, convertible with main breaker, but not necessary. A backfed 80A breaker was used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1612908204825-VNHNN5IN6WTVI9LOAJAO/IMG_0282.JPG Construction - Electrical Service Braced with 4x4’s. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623508722957-87PGFOQ16Q9NWHMBEU8T/IMG_1221.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Drip Edge provided by Green Tree Metals. Amazing product. Extreme Coverage and Durability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623508992355-IS17837WIY5RGYK76ZVZ/IMG_1238.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Valleys flashed, tar paper was tacked on as a temp rain coverage over ridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623509080082-5D3IOLWSP6K3GBLUR0VQ/IMG_1239.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice 3 inch plumbing vent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623509159233-IJYPT6KF6EXSOXZGKKMX/IMG_1240.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Double wall 11 inch chimney flue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623509291452-L4RFEZB1B3CPMB93HS0W/IMG_1219.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice View of drip edge on side of house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623509367184-2F8HSR0JLRDLX5YS5BZH/IMG_1316.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Drip edge on side porch, prior to zip tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623961040349-GGA6LBLLHEXUNML1X3S4/IMG_1347%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Chano and a couple young men. Absolute best decision to hire them, and not try to roof the house ourselves. These men were true professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623961340342-00POY0Q5W6LXKKDQLBZX/IMG_1348.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Chano and his son Alan. Just starting his summer break, helping his dad! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623961561389-FGQ19R7OX2S8VSEIG65E/IMG_1355.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice Black Architect shingles by Owens Corning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1623961745371-3UQN3QBKCQPYRHCHW0YQ/IMG_1356.JPG Construction - Roof & Cornice View of the side porch roof. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a-whehc monthly 0.5 2021-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629664529026-JOH9D0STT6FKCPJ2S4VL/IMG_1937.JPG Construction - Windows & Doors Mitch - preparing the rough in for window install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629664820449-L89FUG1BJYBQOT5PL9YU/IMG_1939.JPG Construction - Windows & Doors Lots of Zip Tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629664920366-TSFWJFSWA2388PLY0N0Q/IMG_1942.JPG Construction - Windows & Doors Aluminum clad wood windows. Double Hung. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629665105989-50DFHPDFFUWN7QOFII36/IMG_1945.JPG Construction - Windows & Doors View from dining area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629665208917-MPU9RG6GVFTX7QLND1PV/IMG_1943.JPG Construction - Windows & Doors Casement Window, 62 inch wide, 65 inch tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629665476763-QOGBI5ZE9K24LS43M297/IMG_1947%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Windows & Doors View of back of house. Bathroom window and bedroom window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1629665667929-B5AZYYAMPK2BQSNLV9AT/IMG_2727%5B1%5D.JPEG Construction - Windows & Doors Front Door, 15 Lite. Fiberglass. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a-whehc-dxfy6-l7tyr monthly 0.5 2021-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/33e86049-9fb0-433f-99a8-33008cfb924f/IMG_2549.jpg Construction - Plumbing View from underneath. 2 inch drain lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/a820ea25-553d-4094-a67f-040bb7973c2e/IMG_2543.jpg Construction - Plumbing Kitchen sink, shower, and laundry tying into the main 4 inch line. Commode line, 3 inch, is on right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/4cd66dcb-f4db-437b-8206-d29ce6afb301/IMG_2497.JPG Construction - Plumbing The DWV system was filled with water to a height of 115 inches above subfloor. These pipes were temporary to just fill with water. Once filled - the system was looked over for leaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/adf72192-6a3f-48ef-9c72-5c8a48921cc6/IMG_3811.JPEG Construction - Plumbing Metal washer box by Oatey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/cb872745-625a-43c4-bfff-1db6c0bad28f/IMG_2506.jpg Construction - Plumbing Test plug inserted into drains and inflated with bicycle pump. This allowed the system to be filled with water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e16345ea-df20-49f6-bc15-b5f3a48899f8/commode.jpg Construction - Plumbing Commode was set on temp platform to be removed later when finish floor is installed. Easier to cut the drain line to finish floor at that time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9df2474b-991e-4c94-978b-30f4b0cbb800/IMG_2537.jpg Construction - Plumbing It was suggested to add a curtain or something for some privacy. This was the tarp from the fruit shack. Already on site and so trimmed to fit. Can always step out on the porch as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9bd4daf3-345b-4d9a-b9fe-6ccd35ddebf4/IMG_4830.jpg Construction - Plumbing The drywall has been installed, and primed. We needed to reset the commode, but first - thinset and cement board was put down. It is nice to have the bathroom back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9834da54-c3bf-4b3b-960f-bc3d980e9d24/IMG_4833.jpg Construction - Plumbing Kevin is onsite this weekend to get the rough in completed. We ran all the PEX underneath, connecting each fixture up. This system wasn’t connected to the main supply. That will be for another time. We also insulated all of the pipes. This project occured on Aug 6 2002. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/43b82d86-90c6-42b1-8102-49abc7d74708/IMG_4870.jpg Construction - Plumbing This picture depicts how we have run the water lines. They are kept up high, and close together. The idea is to not see any utilities (as much as possible). Lifting the pipes up to the house also keeps them protected from physical damage and hopefully from cold winds during the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/0dcfb5f5-e1df-4b03-99f5-b29140f20fce/IMG_4871.jpg Construction - Plumbing We are keeping the pipes up high, out of sight, and out of the weather. This floor will not be insulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1d58cb77-a259-4c45-b5aa-604ae8f9ce8c/IMG_4840.JPEG Construction - Plumbing We always this these green Axis gloves! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/adedf93c-0618-406b-a93d-027b29548b7e/IMG_4860.jpg Construction - Plumbing What this project needed was matching nail aprons! Day 2! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/0dcfb5f5-e1df-4b03-99f5-b29140f20fce/IMG_4871.jpg Construction - Plumbing We are keeping the pipes up high, out of sight, and out of the weather. This floor will not be insulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1243797d-1036-4cfd-b75f-3df6e77949db/IMG_4873.jpg Construction - Plumbing Another picture to demonstrate how we have ran the lines. This area is under the laundry room. You can see power conduit, grey PVC, and the black pipe is the insulated main water line. That will be reworked when we connect to the branch lines. (Need to get those blocks out of there) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/4457c8a8-1105-481f-bc6f-0085b6e97313/IMG_4872.jpg Construction - Plumbing The two 3/4 lines are headed out to the location of the Instantaneous water heater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1e0ac302-107e-4399-af1b-da9af8aea875/IMG_6696.JPEG Construction - Plumbing Water line has been re routed. Shut off and water spigot added. This spigot comes off the main supply. if you would like to drain the house - close the water shut off and then open the spigot. The heating tape will be resecured, and this water line will be re insulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/4f4c7f51-a1f8-4f43-af6a-944f11670d9a/IMG_6783.JPEG Construction - Plumbing This is the water filtration cabinet. All cedar. Thanks Troy! The water supply can be shut off here as well. The filters are sediment, iron, manganese, and hopefully - the grey one is a water softener. Will see how well this water softener works…… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/8ad6e506-2d19-461b-a9b4-81dc463a5bc9/IMG_6785.JPEG Construction - Plumbing A pressure gauge was added here, as a way to, watch the system. You want to see a range between 40 to 60 psi (house seems to operate at 35 to 55 psi). Smooth movement of the needle proves your pressure tanks are intact and doing their job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/85ee27e2-986d-4f35-98fe-ad58d802cc6a/IMG_6782.JPEG Construction - Plumbing A second pressure tank was added at the house. Recall the main one is at the well. 800 ft away. This one was added to ensure no water hammer exists, and if for some reason the main one fails, this smaller one will be me a little time. Also, a second tank is like having a larger first one. More reserve pressure allowing the pump to not run less, but cycle less. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/37ad665a-24c0-48b6-a2d4-1daafd9f8355/IMG_8284.JPEG Construction - Plumbing Six gallon electric water heater. 2000W single element. This will supply hot water to kitchen and bathroom sink and laundry only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/09f40f24-0e07-442b-95fe-50059c31b8c4/IMG_8398.JPEG Construction - Plumbing Rinnai Instant Hot. Propane powered. Kinda temped up at the moment with 20 lb tank. First hot shower was taken on Jan 16 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/0369d3f1-d94d-484a-bf29-c86172436d3a/IMG_8402.JPEG Construction - Plumbing Rinnai Instant Hot. Lots of “good” insulation installed. Pipe heater on PEX just under house. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a-whehc-dxfy6 monthly 0.5 2021-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/5bd4e792-dbe3-41f3-bc6d-4b85f2dfe825/KMGG8391%5B1%5D.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Mock up next to bathroom window. Old Town Gray siding and Granite Gray custom trim. The Old Town Gray is just a bit too lite. We are trying to create a “dark shack in the woods” look. The 3.5 inch window trim has been deleted. We will just run the ‘J’ channel up to window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1633285347447-2BZFAP0EUF30BXF5NL8Z/OKXM1317%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding I would suggest - get actual samples. This is the color pallet from the supplier. Spend $100 on the actual products before you commit to a complete order. What you think it will look like may not be reality onsite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1633285799307-DM57OLJDYT5QLGM7S3W3/ERTR8240%5B2%5D.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding Old Town Gray, Granite Grey, Grey weatherproof switch cover, Charcoal, and Granite Grey Soffit material. This mock up was done on the brightest side of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/b1c8056d-13c5-44bb-85e6-824773dffe2a/RXHY3766%5B1%5D.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding From this point on - Granite Grey. Shown on table is a piece of J channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/effcab50-6570-4973-9725-294770f2398e/IMG_2691%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding J Channel and Rat Sill (shown) have been installed. The idea was to establish height of vertical siding to wrap the house. Looking back - would have been helpful to use laser projection on back corner and catch two sides of house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/6b7e3ed0-3d5a-4f6b-953e-30d4cd1d9def/Siding+Dimension+02.png Construction - Exterior Siding The height for the vertical siding is 103”, on the front porch is 92”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/4e8fd3e6-5d9a-493a-b344-026fad7c33ed/IMG_2736.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Mitch and Josh. These two workers really put some effort in. November 20 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/4c40567d-be6e-42a3-b502-9ec974096e6e/IMG_2765.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Josh - all credit to him on this siding project. This worker has been promoted to installer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/551fe877-8434-4b9e-a5fc-a6ecc6cf1bb7/IMG_2750.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding A dark grey shack in the woods - this is the look we were hoping for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1f1509da-19cc-4cab-948f-725d6f009067/IMG_2748.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding 12 inch, 26 gauge board and batten supplied by GreenTree Metals, Hartsville GA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/198d566f-723e-41a0-baf5-233dee0d1259/Mitch+and+Josh+.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding This pic was taken Nov 21 2022. Just a good picture to post of two workers. Josh had been promoted to Installer and Mitch would go on to be promoted to Supporter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/21c5fc71-804f-4188-9032-613fe7b3f2fa/IMG_2752.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding View from the side, this was our stopping point Saturday nite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/3aa7d44e-c21e-4394-82b3-fd1311d02610/IMG_2963.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding View from the back looking toward the porch. The cornice had to be re-worked a little as metal soffit was not originally planned for, albeit it wasn’t done that correctly for wood either. ‍♂️ A string was set, and furring strips installed to get the area compatible for metal. It wasn’t expensive to fix, just time consuming. The cornice should have been the first thing to focus on, but sometimes you can’t do everything exactly when you want to. The felt paper was to create a barrier between the metal siding and the treated wood, with a consideration that the metal would lay smoother against it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/d60f1d2b-37c9-460b-bb6f-882fccc59167/IMG_2967.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding Fascia metal laid down very well, and the seams worked out really well. The fascia metal did have to be face nailed due to the way the soffit is to be installed - will show later. Grey stainless steel trim nails were used. The black drip edge was also secured with stainless trim nails. Tried to be conservative on locations where nails are seen or exposed to weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/ec6912c3-b846-42cc-bbe1-232bbed2711a/IMG_2981.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding From what i understand be careful with changing trim colors, we got lucky with the black roof drip edge. Luckily it worked out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/3575304e-9d06-4f32-859f-22073bd2cab4/IMG_2966.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding This side of the house, just getting the fascia metal worked out on this side took two days. December 27 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c92c21c3-b9f2-42f1-b03f-9cfa9bd54bff/YGWC2744.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding The leaves have been cleared, winter rye coming in. Can almost see the beginning of a finished product. Maybe….? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/2fff7c08-dd7e-4aee-ad1b-a745b9ceeee1/IMG_3874.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding The weather is here! This weekend we were able to complete the wall and gable siding. Exterior metal really seems to be a job for three workers. So nice to have these two up here again. This was Mar 4,5, and 6 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e557f3c0-3724-46e1-8ae4-a040ffe578e5/GEFE6544.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Mitch and Josh enjoying the EZ Rockers for a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/5e4627f8-a132-425c-922a-9769d6871071/IMG_3501.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding The wall siding done, and the front gable is getting completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/0514b684-40fe-4427-b441-7c35ab5c94ff/IMG_3871.JPEG Construction - Exterior Siding Sad part is….. Mitch is really one our best workers. Cleaning up the cut ends with a grinding wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c9abd166-2245-4ef2-9238-2c5a0b142722/IMG_3514.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding The front gable has been completed. Corner trim has been installed! Also, an indirect benefit, all the metal is off the porch. Cant wait to paint those doors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e3e413ed-fe4d-40a5-a5bb-2e1122490504/IMG_3510.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding The back of the house, the gable metal completed. Will pick back up on the fascia metal soon. Keep this project going concurrently with the interior projects. Weather permitting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/b8ae69a5-9c72-457b-9fff-43c8bd7baafe/UUHB7285.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding I think key with working this metal product is not jam it seam to seam. Leave a little looseness between the each piece. Its easy to want to tuck the next piece in hard inside the seam of the other. Also use bare minimum of nails and pre drill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/02a7130c-baca-4262-ad52-6b6623dccac6/YADV3079.JPG Construction - Exterior Siding The soffitt metal should slide right in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e79bf3d4-da74-4cef-aed3-988f9ff296d1/IMG_5711.JPEG Construction - Exterior Siding The soffitt metal has been installed. Should never need a paint brush! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/970351d4-8fe4-48b1-91e8-876c84c85e1c/IMG_5215.JPEG Construction - Exterior Siding Up close - i think they just take their standard wall metal and punch it for vents. Its up to the installer to determine the lengths. This has been a lot of work………. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/a040b344-73a7-4b2a-8e3e-9e329b196f7c/69732299864__ADAA879F-5AB2-46F9-B5BA-4FB9C100126E.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Hand Railings have been installed. Welded these up at home using 1x1 inch angle iron and #3 Rebar. Spar painted black. This was actually not an expensive way to build rails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/88084609-f3f5-4dff-9406-e966717c0da1/IMG_6103.JPEG Construction - Exterior Siding One section shown here of the hand railings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/194c9d7e-c282-4e6d-bae8-beae4632aa10/Russ+on+ladder.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Russ on extension ladder - picture was taken Jan 15 2023. The exterior metal has been a real challenge - so appreciative to have some good workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/fea8f855-633f-46f4-b363-1cf2a11c4835/Josh+on+ladder.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Josh on extension ladder - picture was taken Feb 10 2023. Several workers were present this weekend. Josh, Mitch and K Bear. The weather was looming the entire weekend. Not much for pics, as we were so focused on getting this soffit and fascia done. Not grab assin’ with selfie sticks like we normally do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/81ca9b20-23cf-4bdb-98c9-b765e6934bef/Josh+on+ladder+at+side+porch.jpg Construction - Exterior Siding Josh on extension ladder - picture was taken Feb 11 2023. This house is difficult because of the sloped site and height. We move ladders a lot….. Here we are installing zip board on the side porch. This gable will be covered with the grey metal also. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a-whehc-dxfy6-l7tyr-2r68k monthly 0.5 2022-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/7317d402-5229-4dc4-bcfa-772517351712/IMG_3029.jpg Construction - Electrical Mitch - securing the romex to the stud. The purpose being to keep the wires at the middle of the stud so they are not accidentally hit by errant screw or nail later. Everyone seems to like these green AXIS Cut Protection Foam Nitrile Coated Gloves. They used to be under $5, now they are about $7 a pair - but they are awesome!! The black MaxiFlex are good too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c5e8ed21-43d5-4d44-a9c2-5a36a3b334a7/IMG_3038.jpg Construction - Electrical The cabin was getting trashed - we basically made a rule - All drills (and bits) go on top of the TV! TV was not on while we were working. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e286d28b-b426-401c-b97a-02479ac683a5/IMG_3081.jpg Construction - Electrical Using a sharpie to label your wires. Almost not necessary with this place. All the feeds (120V) are coming from underneath and all the “switch legs” are leaving the top. There are no three ways. How many wires can you put in one box? Its based on the size - the box lists the numbers per gauge you may have in one box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/09484530-092d-4047-9693-426f64e97d62/IMG_3083.jpg Construction - Electrical Kitchen 1 is the name of this circuit. It does denote the line side for GFCI install. Some electricians simply crimp the line or incoming cable on circuits that require GFCI. Single gang nail ups cost $0.98. Just don’t tell my customers that!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/46a772c3-65fe-4f59-acdb-139a0915299c/IMG_3082.jpg Construction - Electrical Square D QO 24 Circuit 100A panel. The main conductors (2/0 Cu) have already been landed, just not connected at the J BOX - see page “The Big Dig” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/2492bee8-8626-450e-85dc-2d2a05c26160/IMG_3176.jpg Construction - Electrical The cables have been secured in the panel. Ready for trim out. A total of 20 spaces will be needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9e092d95-ab5e-47d1-988a-92309a7e8b61/IMG_3177.jpg Construction - Electrical Showing a view underneath the panel. The rigid pipe protects the service entrance conductors. Nothing can happen to those. These conductors are fused 800’ away. Being overly cautious here is not a bad thing. The 1” grey PVC conduit runs under the driveway to mark the location of the direct burial cable to conduit. A post lite may be used at that location. This pipe will supply the circuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/489df2a9-e9ac-46e1-b9ea-d59f25722c1d/IMG_3434.JPEG Construction - Electrical Showing a view of the panel trimmed out. Ive never used pieces of the sheath to label the wires, usually writing it on a piece of cardboard off to the side. i kinda like this approach - little quicker to identify circuits upon initial start up. There are two spaces left in the panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/f0ef95c1-20b3-48b7-ad54-a514f4ebe5ef/IMG_3787.JPEG Construction - Electrical Exhaust fan with lite. LED. We ended up pulling a three-conductor wire to it just in case we want to operate the fan and lite separately. Tight space. The exhaust fan can only be a certain height, the exhaust pipe needs to be reduced from 4 inch to 3 inch. This is a perfect example of the challenges you have when you build non standard. Everything needs to be re fitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/b4b6bdc0-d201-47a2-b1fb-c76ead588dcb/IMG_4113.jpg Construction - Electrical Exhaust vent. Found this one online from a HVAC website. Aluminum with screen. I primed and painted it grey. It really blends well from the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/41f4a54d-a76f-4574-b1b8-936decbbbe31/IMG_5779.jpeg Construction - Electrical Here is the trimmed out exhaust fan with lite. Its very quiet and moves a lot of air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/3ea192bc-3ee5-4303-a036-6ed3a85b8687/IMG_5778.JPEG Construction - Electrical Picked these up for about $25 each i think. You basically buy the base and corded socket and then pick out a pendant style you like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/249c6c98-41f1-43c3-8b6a-0ed30fa0e6fd/IMG_5786+-+Copy+resize.JPEG Construction - Electrical This is a 56 inch fan. Canarm FR56. $135. Not terribly expensive. Typ for Industrial locations. No lite kit. No pull strings. The blades are practically spinning shears…… It has a reversible motor but an accessory wall controller had to be purchased, and then an additinal cable pulled……. There is a slight hum at some speeds but this fan will move a ton of air. Black metal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/7c759a03-1327-46b2-9d66-095b84556ec8/IMG_5776.JPEG Construction - Electrical Quad receptacle by the bar top. Device color for the house - Light Almond. USB A and C chargers. This is a just a goto spot for mobile devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/543b3938-0a3d-4fa1-aedc-11f5e1c8f7fb/IMG_5773.JPEG Construction - Electrical Not much to say here. The house uses a lot of 4 inch LED thins. They are bout $30 each. Set to lowest color. No dimmer. If you need to see - you need to see! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/3709f6c5-8678-4127-af56-8e7242f1fb79/IMG_5774.JPEG Construction - Electrical Same fixture type and set up, except angled gimbal. 4 in LED for sloped cieling in the laundry room. (Don’t install flat cans on angled cielings) https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a-whehc-dxfy6-l7tyr-2r68k-jslam monthly 0.5 2022-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/15a87ef9-8d74-43b0-a455-b7e00027d1f0/CZWM5369.jpg Construction - Insulation Russ - securing the insulation to the inside face of the rafters. We used an air stapler and then an electric stapler. The electric stapler was better, much quieter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/16d82da1-0899-47b5-91c4-ffcf6f696391/IMG_3300.jpg Construction - Insulation Shown here in this picture. R19 in the walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/78f3a3ed-ed53-479a-b42f-f83430328a0b/IMG_3249.jpg Construction - Insulation Just prior to insulating, the holes were filled with spray foam, and nail gaurds were placed in areas we thought the wires may be too close to stud edge. This step really should have been done during the electrical rough in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/6d8fe3a8-c740-44f5-b311-fa72865e137c/IMG_3301.jpg Construction - Insulation R19in the walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/99c6a315-e18b-4b4a-9f04-119d33dc9e11/IMG_3302.jpg Construction - Insulation R30 and R30C in the cielings. R30C is for cathedral cielings. It expands to 8.25 inches. R30 expands to 10.25 inches. The R30C should allow for max airflow above the insulation and below the roof sheathing. This rafter cavity is 11.25 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/e2463c88-a291-424b-93a0-2016a6812293/IMG_3299.jpg Construction - Insulation Notice some of the temp wiring still present, soon to be taken down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9a4d7308-4d4b-4e85-8d18-f1eec4cc7fd1/PPZQ8610.jpg Construction - Insulation Just illustrating some of the temps we experienced once the insulation had been installed. This was a combination of small electric heaters, kerosene heater, and a propane jet heater at times. Outside temperatures were around 30 F. https://www.possumsparadise.com/possumsparadise-construction/project-one-lm2ex-mg58g-k4w9a-whehc-dxfy6-l7tyr-2r68k-jslam-m75hr monthly 0.5 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/edac6175-919f-4036-8115-9a51b12a6d8b/IMG_3644.JPG Construction - Interiors Making room to apply the ship lap. The plywood shown is on the bedroom. It is bracing this wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/69215b39-8e7e-4ffc-9ce7-ef752cb95622/IMG_3686%5B1%5D.JPG Construction - Interiors This is the main tensioning wall between the two halves of the house. In my opinion, ship lap is not structural as it fastened with a pretty high gauge brad. EG 16 or 18GA This wall was done with 1x6 pine ship lap. 14’ boards were purchased. This project was done on March 27 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/bb32a63d-adc3-4938-aaef-00c964612c82/67821627633__49218652-2F49-48C8-A01E-413D02492C88.jpg Construction - Interiors Drywall has been installed and finished (mid June 2022 by others). See Video Links page - a walk thru was conducted. A box of LED bulbs was purchased, installed at a bunch of locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/240b59eb-579f-4cfd-9eee-e0feae88f281/67830098680__794DE024-838A-45E3-97D5-2FA03E7C92F7.JPEG Construction - Interiors Re-installed a few devices and started priming. The drywall contractor will return after priming for touchups. Im using Kilz 2, and just rolling it on with 3/8” nap. Kilz 2 costs about $18 / gallon. I think i will have 6.5 gallons of primer to cover the interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/47b0317a-67ea-4552-ab13-4c371f0a1966/67831314862__16359032-01B1-4EDE-8C9A-1B407240E563.JPEG Construction - Interiors Still not sure what came first…… black windows or the idea to build a cabin. The design concept of black windows (thanks woman) has truly set the stage for this house. There is 4 ft between the two dining area windows. Thinking maybe a large TV there or rather a nice large wildlife print, or gun rack? Not sure i really want to dedicate such prime space to a TV at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/200b2601-5983-420c-acb3-0318badb35a5/67831318283__4B0ECE44-9D4C-4906-AC92-3434DB650DAC.JPEG Construction - Interiors View from the dining room area. The bedroom will not have a door. Its a 36” wide opening 9 ft tall. I want a sleeping area - not a sleeping room. Theres more to the reason of no door - and its based on A/C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/c9e4ab86-2ae4-4b66-b1cf-d00ab5ad32f0/67831333255__ED68DF08-08DC-4796-BAB0-449EBF733BAF.JPEG Construction - Interiors View from the sleeping area. Notice the loft space above the bedroom. This opening is 48 in wide and 40 in tall. The other square cut out in the ceiling is for A/C one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/bc89eb35-5f9b-4cf7-8ed6-868d985c2420/IMG_5685.JPEG Construction - Interiors View from the dining room area. Lets put flooring down. Russ had a free weekend. This project occurred on Nov 26th to the 28th of 2022. 1 x 6 heart pine. $3.90 per sq ft. Engineered vinyl - which is awesome - was around the $6 per sq ft for me. The pneumatic nailer was on loan from Kevin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/485f4806-aab8-4889-8da5-d59d970e2a07/IMG_5690.JPEG Construction - Interiors Flooring was put down with a 1.5 inch staple. Russ standing in room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/b44146b1-c2ee-43a9-a782-d6cdcea4d7ca/IMG_5703.JPEG Construction - Interiors Troy stopped by and suggested this tightening method. He then returned with some cut pieces for us. This was a huge time saver. You pound one triangle between the two and it really pushes the gaps closed. It then holds it in place too! Thank you sir! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/3b68136f-4fc9-45d5-ae6d-073dafb37b1e/IMG_5771.JPEG Construction - Interiors View from bedroom into Kitchen. Well lit with permanent LEDs. Walls and cielings have been painted Dover White. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9a10f31f-474d-421d-b67e-eb7fa92e49b2/IMG_5770.JPEG Construction - Interiors View into the bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/d24f9ae9-2582-484d-9ac1-d884cc5843f3/69180746840__34E39189-5DA6-4583-B801-F9F4DF074442.JPEG Construction - Interiors Really warms the space well if you don’t have fire made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/1fd97b35-1783-4ff7-b442-b139c2af85a1/IMG_5760.JPEG Construction - Interiors This was Dec 4 2022. The house was cleaned up. Fire was made. Flooring just transformed the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/ecd4e01a-e548-4a90-b833-5c936bf84939/IMG_5889.jpeg Construction - Interiors This was Dec 24 2022. Artificial tree donated by Kevin. He was gonna toss it. I thought it would be cool to set it up for the weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/9e0d4e76-6f8c-46e7-9b3e-2e3780603150/Behr+Poly.jpeg Construction - Interiors This was July 30 2023. Floors have been sanded. Water based poly is the choice. Keep the floor natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/23821776-2c96-4954-87a2-247057a01d4f/IMG_7207.JPEG Construction - Interiors 5 days of dry time? Pic was taken Aug 4 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/a81b8374-c5ef-44a2-be8b-623b89a4c5f3/IMG_7214.JPEG Construction - Interiors For a novice. Finishing the floors turned out pretty good. This project took three intense days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/731d1d31-1b4f-491d-87ed-03f7a2200b38/IMG_7233.JPEG Construction - Interiors Aug 7 2023. Getting the shower ready for work weekend. Pre slope shower pan. Cement board over 3/4 ply. Then waterproofed with tape and Aqua Defense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/475d44f7-8041-48e0-9853-679d0b45244b/IMG_7253.JPEG Construction - Interiors Work Weekend. Aug 11 thru 13 2023. Al is a kitchen and bath remodeler. Amazing contribution to the project. High Impact weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/99dd340b-a529-4c6b-b453-6100fc4d4e7a/IMG_7342.JPEG Construction - Interiors New Commode was set. Black. One Piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/2b22c0e7-13ee-4799-8ad6-2ac2805a53f3/IMG_7258.JPEG Construction - Interiors Work Weekend. Aug 12 2023. 825 am. Mitch and Al. We were talking about our start time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/5d81511f-8384-4f39-a24c-d3bae6ab85fe/IMG_7340.JPEG Construction - Interiors Job well done by Al. This is a 3 ft x 5 ft shower. Tile all the way to the cieling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/d949e8f6-333c-4d44-972e-1ccaedcd40d6/72632614769__7F7B566E-8266-43C3-8902-51D974A6F531.jpg Construction - Interiors Shower trim installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/89bff87e-a2d3-4183-a837-592bb374e6c3/IMG_8411.jpg Construction - Interiors Recall the Loft space? This double window was installed the weekend of Jan 13 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/8589ff7c-c6ee-486c-acee-deb6558878d3/IMG_0785.jpg Construction - Interiors Thats right. Bobrick Model B-540. Matte black, 14 GA - 304 stainless steel. Possums Paradise - our workers have a choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/f0e178c4-744c-4579-a522-3a531841d1a2/IMG_0799.jpg Construction - Interiors Square Concrete Vessel sink - 15 inch. Finally connected. Aug 17 2024. Hot and cold water has been available for months. Will work on game plan for medicine cabinet next. The camo switch plate came from electrical stock. Im pretty sure it was previously installed at the Butch Baby’s town home. I had to have it here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/31da62f2-5ad4-4a20-8251-400d6ffafb36/IMG_1202.JPEG Construction - Interiors Building a medicine cabinet. Purchase really nice boards, 1x10 pine. These boards were flat to begin with. Nov 4 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/237eb2d2-bc04-4885-9e43-9c8528566254/IMG_1485.jpg Construction - Interiors The cabin does not have much storage. Hence the large medicine cabinet. This bathroom wall was built with 2x8’s to accommodate a deep medicine cabinet. Overall size is 22.5 wide by 31.5 tall. 9.25 inches deep. The door was built from red maple, ordered from online cabinet door builder. They did a great job. Built exactly to requested specs, or close enough at least. First time installing slow close hinges. Regular hinges would have probably worked just fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/f919d5c0-34ea-4652-9c9d-e085978871e9/352E8303-69AB-4385-8671-6DA92F3A0DCD.jpg Construction - Interiors This was cool. Finally capped that edge of the shower wall. Ripped a notch down a piece of basswood and capped it. Stained it dark walnut, and water-based poly afterwards. Can’t believe this idea worked, but it did. Plugged the holes with oak wood plugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/25e69fd1-27bc-4ed0-b027-fbb7900fca37/Fireplace+01.jpg Construction - Interiors Finally getting this project completed !! The stone work has been onsite since February. I hired the block mason that did the piers for me to handle this install as well. The hearth is poured concrete. Tried to die it black, but didn’t use enough colorant. Aug 29 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/570643de-93df-43f5-9ca0-22ee66e21744/Fireplace+02.jpg Construction - Interiors The mantle piece was reworked. The beam would have been fine, but needed a cleaner look. Used “select” pine stained with dark walnut. Will add Poly coat next visit. Let the stain cure out a day or so. Added a cap trim to give the impression the stone work continues up. Used minimal trim and painted eggshell to blend with this cieling. This stone product (concrete) must be washed before install and after to help it look better. Sep 11 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/162600a2-6567-49c4-a787-68971d52bbb7/IMG_3372.jpg Construction - Interiors Furniture has been moved in. Recall we were building the 12x12 sleeping platform outside exactly seven years ago this weekend. Furniture brought in on Nov 28 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/bd3cc257-0761-4083-af2e-5e2ee3f5d68e/IMG_3399.jpg Construction - Interiors It was suggested i turn the ottoman this way to stretch it out like couch. Works pretty good in this configuration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6016e58edff4fa32d6ab9f52/8e65ff7d-5f2c-4315-b881-a6b3d62d7a81/IMG_3378.jpg Construction - Interiors Full Twin Bed in this corner.