Hoping this Thanksgiving you could reflect and count the blessings you do have and appreciate the good that surrounds us all.
This is a time of horrific news out of Paris and senseless killings here at home. It is not exclusive to this time but we focus on it with real time access with all our devices. We mustn't slumber but we can also pay more attention to the little things in life that shine if we are open to them.
Be a light!
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Updates, A Summer Review
The last year has been an emotional roller coaster with a "hopeful" turned "disappointing" court case involving my children. Work on the little house slowed considerably as my time and focus were directed towards reuniting with my girls. Someday they may see this little house and I think they will like it.
I did manage to work on a few projects starting in late summer. I reused an old fruit pickers ladder and added some 2x6 cedar board to make steps to the loft. There is a small closet, a rolling storage counter, the kitchen sink and counter, and a desk that can convert to a sitting area. For the most part I used leftover lumber and only bought hardware and a few necessities. All these items turned out a little different than what I had envisioned but all of them can be taken down without too much trouble and the entire place can be reconfigured.
Here's some pics...
Kreg Jigs are great for pocket
holes, highly recommend!
A closet for my work clothes.
...and through the deck
I can put a bucket there and
use the water for the garden.
The rolling storage counter...
(Almost finished)
Drops down for seating, just add memory foam.
Finished porch area..
I started moving things in so that will be the next update...
I did manage to work on a few projects starting in late summer. I reused an old fruit pickers ladder and added some 2x6 cedar board to make steps to the loft. There is a small closet, a rolling storage counter, the kitchen sink and counter, and a desk that can convert to a sitting area. For the most part I used leftover lumber and only bought hardware and a few necessities. All these items turned out a little different than what I had envisioned but all of them can be taken down without too much trouble and the entire place can be reconfigured.
Here's some pics...
Kreg Jigs are great for pocket
holes, highly recommend!
The AC is located in the small loft.
The venting and water drainage
goes through the porch ceiling...
...and through the deck
I can put a bucket there and
use the water for the garden.
The rolling storage counter...
(Almost finished)
The finished ladder with
two straps to hold onto
The AC unhooked and two exercise rings
that will be hooked off to the side
My desk with (unfinished) storage underneath
which could be moved around for stools or
small tables.
Finished porch area..
I started moving things in so that will be the next update...
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
It's Been Too Long
Preparing an update soon, in the mean time here's some news on the tiny house to be built in Pittsburgh's Garfield section...
http://www.citylabpgh.org/blogs/tiny-houses/
http://www.citylabpgh.org/blogs/tiny-houses/
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