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Super Psyched About Cedar

I can't get over how much I love this wood!  I still have some errant nails to fix and caulking to do, but every board is up - and just when I was getting the hang of it. That seems like it's going to be a theme of building this house... that as soon as I learn a new skill or figure out a system that works, it's off to the next challenge.  At least now I can make miter cuts like nobody's business.  Got to see the prototype of my tub that Mike is making me- and it's exactly what I was hoping for. Yay! The final version is going to be made from cypress and have hardware  (that won't be visible) to hold it together.  For those interested in wooden bathtubs, I found these "care instructions" on a site that sells them: (the super expensive versions) Congratulations on the purchase of your Cypress Bathtub! Due to the fact that this is a totally organic product, it is very important to maintain  the moisture of t...

Exterior... almost there

The weather this weekend was absolutely amazing, up in the 60s. Perfect for siding.  Now there is just one more drip edge and about 10 boards left to do.  Add caption Bundled up in preparation for Sandy. I was half expecting it to end up on its side in a field but we were lucky here... not even a single drop of water inside.