Tag: Building
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A couple more photos of the new roof.
So we had to take down the old rafters because they were getting rotten along the top and on the ends due to the white tarp disintegrating. We put up new 2 x 6 rafters and 2 x 4 stringers to support the galvanized metal roofing we are putting on now. Since I’m not using…
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Half walls in the art studio
As I was beginning to plan where to put all my shelves in the art studio, I realized I didn’t have enough wall space. I decided to build a wall between the two halves of the studio to give me room for all my hanging shelves. I didn’t like how closed off it felt, however,…
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New pasture for the horses.
The neighbor behind us used to have sheep in this pasture. Unfortunately the sheep were killed by coyotes and the pasture has been farrow for a few years. I finally got a hold of our neighbor and he said I could use the pasture for our horses. I built a little gate and let them…
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Finally got all the shingles on the fancy roof.
I’m so excited I can now move on to the pop out windows which will be in the open triangle spaces below the upper roof. After that I will put in the large triangle windows for the loft area on all four sides of the building. Working on construction in my life reminds me of…
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Fancy Roof
I love working on the details of this fancy little roof. This is never boring. My sister Cheryl designed this tiny studio in the corner of my backyard.
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How crude can it be and still work?
The day was warmer, and Melanie was over, so John and Melanie and I finally put the front door in on the art studio cottage. Watch video below to see how amazingly it works!
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Cheryl's Studio Rendering Done!
This is an approximation of how Cheryl’s studio will look in the setting of my yard. Cheryl and friends have already gotten the base of the floor done and some of the wall bones up. With the weather being only intermittently dry, she takes the moments as they come and dons her warm fluffy jacket…
Michele Ballantyne 