Category Archives: Remodel

The Wood Stove. (Pioneer Woman)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by

In the 6th through 9th grades, I belonged to a scouting organization called Pioneer Girls. I still remember the theme song: Pioneers who crossed the prairies In the days of wagon trains Pressing on with strength of purpose Scaled the … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To The Farm.

Posted on January 14, 2014 by

Hello again, all. I know… I know… It has been far too long since I’ve posted here, and yes, I acknowledge that it’s all my fault. Some things had to give, and sadly this was one of them. But I’m … Continue reading →

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One Word.

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

SHEETROCK.

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Cleaning Out the Hayloft.

Posted on July 12, 2013 by

I can do a lot of stuff on my own. A lot. I didn’t get to where I am today by depending upon others for help. All through school, I would beg and cajole my teachers until they would let … Continue reading →

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Windows On My World.

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

Someone literary once said, “The eyes are the windows of the soul.” Maybe, it was Shakespeare. Maybe, it was someone else — but no matter. The words are true. When speaking of houses in the same terms, it stands to … Continue reading →

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No. 8.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Dumpster Number 8 has arrived on the scene. 8. Eight. Ocho. Holy moley! Billy, Contractor Mat and I had placed a whopping one dollar bet at the beginning of this – who could guess the number of dumpsters we would … Continue reading →

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New Porch and Roof.

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

href=”https://silverspringfarm.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/front-porch-new.jpg”> Mat has torn apart the old porch and rebuilt it to resemble more of what a porch from 1730 would have looked like, the exception being that this time around, it was constructed with pressure-treated lumber. I think it … Continue reading →

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(Nearly Wordless Wednesday) More on Eaves.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by
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All About Eave.

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Here are some pictures of the progress at the farm. Mat has been busy as a bee, replacing outside walls and building eaves on our eave-less house. We’ve got quite a lot of damage to the roof and siding of … Continue reading →

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(Nearly Wordless Wednesday): Second Floor Studs.

Posted on February 6, 2013 by
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