Sunday, November 11, 2012

Modern Conveniences





One of the first priorities after getting the septic and the water connected is to get the bathroom in working order.  This is the tub/shower ready for tile or something barnyish.  Process is: moisture barrier, hardy backer, red guard.












This is my experiment with barn type materials,  corrugated sheet metal.  I still need to trim out the window.










 I am liking my home made tub and shower valve.










I have connected a small (5 gal.) propane water heater.  The showers need to be short but that is better than using the sink at the park restrooms.
We or I try to spend the night when possible to save a little on gas money.  Over the weekend Kanosh received about 12 inches of snow.  Monday I got started on my latest "To Do" list.  Monday night it was approx. 15 degrees outside but inside it only got down to 35 degrees.  Tuesday was a beautiful sunny 38 degrees.
I am working on getting a little wood stove installed to help warm things up.  I am not far enough along to show any pictures of that project.  But, one of the things on my list was the shower curtain rod.  I used 3/4 inch copper pipe to match the tub and shower valve.
 
 
 

Sunday, November 4, 2012

October Update

September: Installed 4 inch sewer line, connecting the cabarn to the inlet side of the previously installed septic tank.  I must have straightened it up before back fill.




Also ran the  1 inch water line from the 2 inch main line installed last fall.

















The end of Sept. or the first part of Oct. I built and installed two doors.

The doors are made of knotty pine.

I am still trying to come up with some interesting latching hardware.








 


The plan for October was to get things cleaned up, finish grading, place concrete and gravel, etc.  Now if the weather gets bad and things get muddy we should be okay.






 Mom, was in charge of finishing the curb around the barn area.  She did a great job and I would have been in trouble without her help.






We did a non-typical stamp pattern on the front porch.























After back filling and spreading some gravel, it is starting to look pretty good.

I will have to get a better picture of the graveling.














Fall is upon us, so that means taking time to make a trip up the canyon.






Red and yellow leaves, fire roasted hot dogs, and some family to enjoy them with; what could be better?

Having all of our family here together.