Monthly Archives: August 2015

Veranda

August 18, 2015 The decking supports for the wrap around porch were put in last fall. To provide a temporary deck surface, we used the wood for the rafters. But for the last month or so we have slowly been … Continue reading

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Off Grid Hot Water

August 11, 2015 Can you imagine the luxury of turning a tap and out comes hot or cold water. Nothing to haul, nothing to heat up. Just turn the tap. It’s amazing. Maybe hot running water isn’t a big deal … Continue reading

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Main Floor Bathroom – Done!

August 1, 2015 Yes, another room is completely done. When we finished the sunroom, the end of April, I fully expected we would have the bathroom done by the end of May. Two months later, we are finally finished. The … Continue reading

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First Cherries

August 1, 2015 About six years ago, Ken planted a couple of Evans cherry trees. The next year, he planted a few more. Now we have six cherry trees. Until this year, none had every produced a single cherry. Last … Continue reading

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