Garage Project: Delay 😱
We had a weather delay in garage construction last week – it was rainy and windy most of the weekend. It was NOT safe to do what we needed to in those conditions. We got a few things done though! But first – we passed framing inspection last Tuesday, the...
Garage Project: Building the Clubhouse!*
*actually attic storage space It’s time for your weekly garage update! During the week, Steven cut and painted the edges of the OSB sheets that were hanging over the west side of the garage. He also bought a giant tarp to cover the roof, to protect the exposed...
THE MOST IMPORTANT REALIZATION!
You guys. I don’t know why I haven’t thought about this before. Our intention for the new garage (name still pending!) is to store tools, building supplies, equipment, the Datsun, and to have a workspace. Right now, one of the stalls in our two car...
Realizations and Truths
Some realizations I had last week: I’m bad at asking for help at work. I don’t hesitate to ask for help in other areas of my life, but when it comes to work, I have a mental block and start doing things on my own and get completely overwhelmed. Um, Kim,...
Garage Project: Roof Sheathing!
On Friday afternoon we started a major step in the garage construction – roofing! Steven rented a telehandler to raise the OSB up to the roof. Remember how those sheets weigh 80 pounds each? There was no way we were dragging each one up a ladder! Ha, see those...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and work in an account management role. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂