The next step is prepping the ground for critters, drainage, etc. under the garden room. And I couldn't be more excited to get my birthday present early this year β€οΈ @tauntonbooks @finehomebuilding https://t.co/xuQ6fCAE0Y
I did it! All 4 corner piles are in the ground which will let me position and mark the rest of the pipes with squared off rim joists
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Office build: Squared off the foundation piles to put the four corners in and side rebar. The ends of the foundation platform will extend past so I'll measure those once I position the frame on the four corners. Luckily these piles give a lot of leeway.
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FINALLY getting back to this project, the stairwell gallery wall. This is the template I designed way back in the winter. I taped it all together and plan to tape it to my 72" level to hang it up and tape on the wall to mark all the holes/hangings.
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It's happening! The #LGTUGardenRoom is starting in earnest. Today I set the rebar for the other 3 piles I need to put in on the north side. Had a helper.
I should make my order of lumber this week. The plan is to record most of the build and publish as a YT series. I also plan t
This one was all me. Any bright ideas? My first thought was to replace the whole door slab. It's 36x77 so a little non-standard but if wood could cut down bottom. For now will tape some cardboard or cover with wood panel. It's just the top pane. Old door.
I haven't finished writing my HVAC upgrade guide because I've been waiting on results, after all, the proof is in the pudding. And here's some pudding! A pretty substantial drop from a 20yr old system to a new 96% efficient system. There's more to this I would like to blog about