Category Archives: Construction

Barn Ground Breaking [Day One]

Whew, it was a very productive day. I am spent and sun burnt. I am a true red-neck now. My man from Tractor Supply showed up bright and early, but he didn’t beat Charlie’s Crew, although they hadn’t really started. … Continue reading

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Barn:Ground Breaking Update

Well, the spot is marked: Halsey-Meyers had dropped off the first load of goodies (though it was after this photo was taken). Tonight I purchased 50, 4″ 8 foot treated posts, and 15, 5″ treated posts, as well as 400 … Continue reading

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Making progress in the Attic

Alright! So we’ve framed out the rafters across one side.  Now we need to deal with what we’re going to cover them with. Our original thought was wood paneling, you know the wainscot looking board, but the unfinished stuff is … Continue reading

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Let the bleeding begin

The Deposit has been made. Let the barn building commence. Let’s see, things that are going to put a drain on the ol hip pocket: Barn: (check) Fence: (still waiting on final damages) Stalls: (I don’t even want to know) … Continue reading

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Things are shaping up nicely

We finally got the design of the barn agreed upon. We finally got the pricing from the lumber yard, and we almost know where we’re going to put it.  Well, we know where, but just not the orientation.  I think … Continue reading

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Attic Part 1 of ???

It’s basically too dark to work in the attic when I get home from work. Well yeah, OK, I *could* put a bunch of lights up there, but hey I’ve been working all day and I’m lazy. Yesterday I did … Continue reading

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