Here is the progress at two weeks in. Factoring in that most of the time was drilling holes, positioning tubes and waiting for concrete to set. On a roll now.
My goal by the fourth is to have all the remaining 6x6 beams up, the floor joists, and the cedar racking beams (Also a means to attach the 4x8 sheet plywood (Not using drywall) and a place to hang items from such as the tv or pictures) and a tarp roof over the entire structure. Also, have the solar array finished, panels attached, and wired.
I was staring at my partial structure this afternoon before getting rained out again. This Tiny Home looks huge. These 10 foot beams are sitting atop a foot of concrete pier. Leaving a 2 foot space beneath the floor joists. My eyes grow wide when I think of this structure going up a further 5 feet for the roof trusses.
The two foot raised floor serves two functions. One is that it keeps any future flooding being a non issue. The second being that I can use the space underneath the tiny house to create full length drawer lockers for tools or anything really. Basically leaving me the possibility of designing a tiny home with ample storage under the house itself.
How neat is that?
ps. I'm also still pondering creating a secure cat run underneath the house as well.
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| Just to make sure you know, that I know, to level. |
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| Yep. I'm single-handedly moving 6x6x8 (or 10) over my head and onto concrete posts. |
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| Sitting atop my 10ft perch and YES, I see you! |
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| This is where I sit when I want to sit. |
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| Looking good. |
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| Solar array near finished. 3 out of 6 beams/posts up for the Tiny house. Set 2 feet off the ground. |
OK, let old Granny teach you something. If you hold the level horizontal, you are checking for level. If you hold it vertically, like in pic #1, you are checking for plumb.
ReplyDeleteThat being said,....good job! It's going up quickly, and how proud you must feel to be accomplishing so much all by yourself. With only Kiki to supervise. I love building things from the ground up, but I'm too old and decrepit to do much any more. A bird house might be doable ;-0
Nothing gets by you, O' Astute one!! Yes, plumb. Indeed. He isn't much for supervising when the rain comes by. Matter of fact, he runs through the high desert scrub with much vigor to the tent.
DeleteI am very proud of myself. I was thinking about that earlier while sitting atop my high metal perch (large ladder)
I am so happy that you are documenting your progress and I get to see how it all goes together. Remember to appreciate and acknowledge each accomplishment toward your goal. It is an amazing thing you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly. I'm working with vigor to the point on getting the roof up. That is my goal before I gleam a bright red color for a skin tone. I've always enjoyed a few shades lighter... lol
DeleteAmple storage is a must, so good on you for thinking that through. Will you have to contend with high humidity? It's fun to see you making such good progress.
ReplyDeleteThis area is considered high desert. Moisture is generally really low. Lately we have been recovering from our years of drought. Regardless, Im sure it would be wise to think about moisture if storing items under the shed.
DeleteI must admit that for a long time I did not "get it". The stay at home gardener? I had never seen a stay at home cover so many miles. I never bothered to go back to your old blogs and discover your plan. I just followed your travels and your talks with "AG". Now I get it, Oh to be young again. I might have even followed your path. You have done such a wonderfrull job of planning your escape and actually making it happen. I look forward to following your adventure. It is truley the modern version of the folks that founded this country. GOOD JOB. Frank From Virginia
ReplyDeleteWhy Thank you, Frank. Much appreciated. I have been enjoying the journey. Now that it is all coming to fruition... wow. Although, Im so into it now, that when I do get a little burned about all the work to be had... I have no where to go but continue at it or be homeless, broke, and with a bunch of lumber sitting around decaying. LOL.
DeleteYou might enjoy the youtube videos of this whole project if I can ever get the time and PC power to convert them over. (I need to bring my super pc up from storage and out to the ranch to get it all done. Problem is I havent had Electricity yet. Either Tomorrow or Thursday I shall. )