Category Archives: Cleanup

Well, the weekend didn’t go quite how we hoped, but at least a few things got done.  We took another load of the former occupant’s trash to the dump.  Yes, we are sadly still working on that.  I believe one … Continue reading →

I’m getting chickens this spring. I am beyond excited to say the least. I still have to pick my breeds out and am not sure whether to buy them local or order from McMurray Hatchery. If I order from McMurray … Continue reading →

Yes we did it again. After much putting off on Lee’s part we finally worked on tearing out most of the living room ceiling. We left a stretch on at the very front of the house as it helps keep … Continue reading →

Lee tore out the paneling by the front door in the living room. Nothing too exciting. Things we discovered by taking off the wall paneling are: Tongue & groove covers at least one wall in the front bedroom Plywood is … Continue reading →

Yup, that time again. Another burn pile bites the dust. This is burn pile number number four. I really need to get busy and make some more piles. I don’t want to get caught in the summer with 27 piles … Continue reading →

For those who remember our post regarding a mouse poop shower, recent developments have made that one seem like showering in a spring rain.  Our living room and front bedroom have plywood ceilings oddly enough.  That was apparently a quick … Continue reading →

Lee ripped out the wood paneling in preparation for the stove. While Lee was doing that he had two curious animals wondering what he was doing. First it was Edgar looking through the stairwell. Then it was Jasper wanting to … Continue reading →

Every time Lee goes about trying to do a job all I hear is how he never can find the right tool. I of course always tell him that if he put it back in the same place he might … Continue reading →

Someone was busy tonight. Remember when we were puzzling over the weird cross bracing in this picture? Lee got busy tonight. This is what that wall looks like from my kitchen and from the bedroom now. Someday I hope to … Continue reading →