Been a busy week. AC installed on house. Outlets and switches in process. Subway tile completed for kitchen. She picked exterior colors finally. Plumbing installs have begun with kitchen faucet.

 

shop move in day was yesterday with 4 friends to help. Still more to move but that got the real heavies. Today planned to haul even more but got sidetracked after a little organizing. Then there is that water problem I need to deal with. Heavy rain night before last got a little water in shop. So more dirt work. Dug out more dirt at door to divert that problem. 

 

 

Great news is they installed light pole and connected shop. Now waiting for representative to bring out the meter.

 

By the way….you guessed it I am pooped.

7 minutes ago, Gerald said:

.you guessed it I am pooped.

 

But a job well done. 

Awesome on all fronts Gerald.

 

"The pain is worth the gain!"😁

Filled up fast didn't it?  Love it!

WOW!

Wow.  I'm envious.  The shop will be a nice space to hang out and make saw dust.   Danl

Ditto to Danl. Having a purpose built shop is a real luxury ! Congrats !!!

Paul

Things are moving fast in house. Plumbing fixtures in today. Fans up o porch and lights in.

 

 

 

Air conditioners and thermostats as well as water heater. Now look at this drain setup for AC and tell me have ever seen anything more counter intelligent?

Yes they are way above the floor. This will not stand. How did they expect a serviceman to get to the units.

Agree, not sure what they were thinking on the drain lines. Apparently that's all the pipe they had on the truck.

 

Love that porch. Gonna be many a relaxing evening and even some mornings enjoying the view.

Like dave, I love that porch...oh, the benefits of living in the south (insert heart emoji here, if we had one).

11 hours ago, Gerald said:

Yes they are way above the floor. This will not stand. How did they expect a serviceman to get to the units.

 

I've heard the warmer climates have mold build up in the drain lines and cause damage when they clog up.  The steeper angles may help displace the water quicker and more thoroughly helping alleviate the problem.

1 hour ago, HandyDan said:

mold build up in the drain lines

 

True, not sure if steeper angle deals with it any better.  I have a condensate pump, throw couple cleaning pills in each year and problem went away.

Been a busy week and am a bit behind on posting. Lots going on and I am worn to a nub getting shop moved and setting up some. Last night I spent the evening til 9 loading trailer with shop stuff so I could work on new one this morning while the old driveway was repaired.

 

 

 

Light fixtures and fans are in. 
 

 

 

hearth is done and bricked edges of porch. They are painting and staining today plus installing soffits and outside trim. 
 

Trailer has broken hanger bracket which I patched with a bolt temporarily. That 16 foot of stuff plus the truck makes for a fast move but slows setup. Had to just leave the trailer loaded with turning wood as I am at an appointment. 
 

 

these pictures a are from yesterday. Finally the electrician fixed the light switches he did not do right. Now just need to hang more lights. AC goes in tomorrow.

Looks amazing, Gerald!

I am going outside to look at space for a 24x365 shop. 😁

That's pretty awesome!

 

Great to see all the progress on the house Gerald. Looking fantastic.

 

So, when do you start work on adding on to the shop?😆

Working on organizing Ranch Shop. Loading turning wood on shelves to get all that off the floor and unload the trailer so I can load it again. My oldest helped me get the air cleaners off the ceiling last night and hope to use the tractor to mount them at Ranch. Did some dirt moving to build a new long range berm so we don't have to shoot beside the house. Just about time to switch over to packing and fixing house for move and sale.

 

Yesterday the dozed the area around the house. I moved excess bricks as well as most of the pushed out dirt. Finally got seed on back slope of shop. 
 

looks better with the cleanup. 
 

 

 

you can’t see it good but the location of the AC means my plans for lathe location changed and will move in about 8 feet farther into the shop. Got a little cabinet work done bit no pic today.

Edited September 14, 2025Sep 14 by Gerald

Not much done today but do have pics of yesterday’s progress. 
After grade work

 

Some cabinets installed in shop.

 

Who would guess this much ductwork in old shop dust collector. And new shop is bigger.

 

Flooring started today.

 

Did get remaining wood moved to Ranch Shop. Still bandsaw,drill press, vice barrel, and dust collector to get out of attic.

Thanks Gerald for the regular pics and updates. I certainly appreciate your commitment to share with us on a regular basis. Fully enjoy following the progress.

 

So, still curious when the shop expansion project starts.😆