Category: The Stronghold

February 8, 2012 / / basement entrance project
January 2, 2012 / / The Stronghold

I know, it’s been a while. And, as per usual, more significant changes. The short list: more progress on the rear entrance, some small kitchen updates, and starting the Hospitable Basement project. Its late right now though, and I’m still struggling with the weird cold I must’ve gotten last night…

Read the PostBonus: The Shed

November 19, 2011 / / The Stronghold

Seriously. I’m getting really tired of this pump situation. So, a freak heavy snowstorm in October showed us that our current sump system (see: May) wasn’t going to hack it. Not only the plaster tube running down the yard require multiple passes with a roll of duct tape over the…

Read the PostSumps, part: ohmygodwhywontitend

September 29, 2011 / / basement entrance project

Tar paper up, and old crappy insides gutted, we proceeded to put the cedar shingles up. We originally looked at clapboard, but that was WAY expensive. While Cedar Shake Shingles aren’t the cheapest option either, it was still night and day from the clapboard. The only other option was vinyl…

Read the PostThe Basement Entrance Project Part 5. the shingle-ing

September 10, 2011 / / basement entrance project

  Once all the plywood panels were put in, the next step was the roof. We lined it with felt paper and layered those shingles on. I will admit, my sometimes overwhelming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder was pleased with the measuring and careful overlapping of the shingles. We also cut out…

Read the PostThe Basement Entrance Project Part.4