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Category Archives: Off-the-grid
Heat
Update: really fast delivery. Here’s the real thing. I decided to go with a tiny wood stove instead of propane. Really get off the grid. On order Plus I’m moving my firewall from my house. Ceramic tiles will be reinstalled … Continue reading
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One Corner
One corner and floor panels in. Floor panels not yet secured.
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Walls
Started installing insulation and the first panel of drywall.
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Coyote
Just saw a huge coyote on the road outside my camp. Couldn’t get a picture. I’ll be sure to keep my camera ready for the next time.
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Autumn rains
With the Autumn rains here I put up a tarp for temporary storage. And covered my building materials.
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Maybe they shouldn’t be so nonchalant
These deer sure didn’t care I was there. And archery season opens Saturday.
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Old shelves gone
I removed the shelves. The OSB was in bad shape. But the yards of 1 x 4s and 2 x 4s will come in handy.
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Target shooting
Taking some time off while my daughter is back home visiting from Chicago. Got to spend today target shooting with her. We practiced with her Ruger .380 LCP and Kahr 9mm. She also shot her bows and the Marlin .22. … Continue reading
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Wrapping up
With all due respect to DuPont Tyvek I have gone with Prime Wrap for 1/3 the price. Also got lots of insulating board from my Uncle Bob.
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