Loft Electricity (10/24/2015)

We headed up early morning on Saturday, trying to give the ranch roads and our access road as much time as possible to dry out.  Waiting definitely helped, but our access road was still too swamped/muddy to make it through.  So, we took the back way in again, which turns out might be our best…

Daily Visit (10/18/2015)

We had some special company in town, my brother and his wife Kerry, so we decided to head up for a day trip. Picking them up at the airport, we then proceeded to Boulder City for brunch at the ‘World Famous’ Coffee Cup, which has been featured on triple-D.  Not bad at all. Then it…

Loft Build Step 7 Windows & Doors (9/4/15)

Our project list for this past weekend, a nice three day weekend, was to install three windows, a patio door, and our entry door.  The whole process started at Lowe’s on Friday afternoon.  We were actually going to head out of town a little early to get a head start on the weekend.  First thing,…

Loft Build Step 6 (8/28/15)

After a successful week with John and I doing most of the loft and roofing, Sheralee and I headed up with some projects to complete.  We wanted to finish the roof and loft sheathing, finish house wrap on the loft and roof, frame in the stair structure window and door wall, and sheath and wrap…

Loft Build Step 5 (8/21/15)

Some very exciting news from the ranch this week.  I had my good friend John come down for a three day weekend of building, and we were able to accomplish so much.  Things that  we accomplished this past weekend I couldn’t have done alone in one weekend.  Unfortunately for John, his co-worker this weekend has Acrophobia,…