Despite our best efforts, my dad and I were unable to complete the whole building in 12 hours' time. But we ROCKED IT anyway. Before we ever started, I set our camera up on a tripod so that it directly faced the front of the building. Here's the result of that... and of me learning to export slideshows on a Mac for the past hour.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A Shed to Hold All of My Money...
That's what that itty bitty building behind my house is quickly turning into. Did you know, for example, that 4'x8' Hardie Board (it's a siding with a density comparable to concrete) is $24.87/ sheet? I need 20 of those. I'll do the math for you: $497. And 40 cents. That's just the siding!
Priced through Guy C. Lee Building Supply, my total - excluding the roof, since I still haven't decided if I want metal or shingles - is $1,202. 79. Priced through Lowe's, I'll save about $125, which still puts me at around $1075.
So, what's not included in that price? I'll answer that question, because I know my wife is going to ask it. That doesn't include the door hardware, the door locks, the gable vent, nails, screws, joist hangers, or hurricane clips. That's probably another $300 or so. Luckily, though, my dad has all of that already. Also not included in that price is, as already stated, the roof. The price between shingles and metal is nominal (unbelievable, huh?), which is why the decision is so hard to make. I'm gradually leaning more and more towards metal since we live in a hurricane playground. I've also got to get this thing wired, eventually, but that's not a top priority: get it built, then get it wired.
Priced through Guy C. Lee Building Supply, my total - excluding the roof, since I still haven't decided if I want metal or shingles - is $1,202. 79. Priced through Lowe's, I'll save about $125, which still puts me at around $1075.
So, what's not included in that price? I'll answer that question, because I know my wife is going to ask it. That doesn't include the door hardware, the door locks, the gable vent, nails, screws, joist hangers, or hurricane clips. That's probably another $300 or so. Luckily, though, my dad has all of that already. Also not included in that price is, as already stated, the roof. The price between shingles and metal is nominal (unbelievable, huh?), which is why the decision is so hard to make. I'm gradually leaning more and more towards metal since we live in a hurricane playground. I've also got to get this thing wired, eventually, but that's not a top priority: get it built, then get it wired.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
House Works
We went to Lowe's to scope out the plants, specifically the veggies that are about 6-9 inches high and fruitless. Um, veggie-less? Regardless, they're little green sprigs with no immediately discernible use at the moment. For those of you who are planning on going to Lowe's for gardening, one word: don't.
Sure, we picked up two tomato plants, but if you're looking for anything other than tomatoes, watermelons, or a few assorted pepper plants, I'd suggest you look elsewhere. I'm recommending the herb garden place just outside of Leland on Hwy 17.
We also just happened upon a happy little impulse buy whilst looking for an exact odd request from my dad - which, by the way, we didn't find. We did, however, walk out with a new kitchen faucet and water filter; the filter regular price, the fixture ~55% off. I'll give you three guesses where I've been for the past two hours. Here's a hint: my old sink fixture was welded into place by six years of corrosion and funky gunk.
Now, I'm taking a minute to blog for the second time in one day before I start straightening up this sty we call a living room in time for Small Group. Question: how do two grown adults clean up a room every week, vow to not let it get that way in the next seven days, and still have to clean it up the next week? As Kara asks, "What is it with us? We can't seem to keep anything nice."
Hopefully that will all change next week. We'll have dirt and sawdust from our yard projects on our feet, about eight or ten people traipsing about, in and out of the house, and possibly, a kitten to liven things up. Yeah. We'll be cleaning right up until Small Group once again, I'm sure.
Sure, we picked up two tomato plants, but if you're looking for anything other than tomatoes, watermelons, or a few assorted pepper plants, I'd suggest you look elsewhere. I'm recommending the herb garden place just outside of Leland on Hwy 17.
We also just happened upon a happy little impulse buy whilst looking for an exact odd request from my dad - which, by the way, we didn't find. We did, however, walk out with a new kitchen faucet and water filter; the filter regular price, the fixture ~55% off. I'll give you three guesses where I've been for the past two hours. Here's a hint: my old sink fixture was welded into place by six years of corrosion and funky gunk.
Now, I'm taking a minute to blog for the second time in one day before I start straightening up this sty we call a living room in time for Small Group. Question: how do two grown adults clean up a room every week, vow to not let it get that way in the next seven days, and still have to clean it up the next week? As Kara asks, "What is it with us? We can't seem to keep anything nice."
Hopefully that will all change next week. We'll have dirt and sawdust from our yard projects on our feet, about eight or ten people traipsing about, in and out of the house, and possibly, a kitten to liven things up. Yeah. We'll be cleaning right up until Small Group once again, I'm sure.
Growin': What's Up with Me Lately
I haven't bloggerized in a while. I don't know why, really - it's not like I didn't have anything to write about. Remember that whole " 'Grow' is my one-word" post? It's really taken off.
For starters, after I lost my job, I was able to go back to work with my dad. This has allowed alot of opportunities to be closer with my parents, seeing them weekly instead of monthly. On my personal side of things, starting a business on my own in this economy is rough, but I have a couple of things lined up for this week. Now scheduling tings becomes an issue, but it's a ton-times better than wondering if I'll have work tomorrow, or the next day, or the next. It's also a blessing, because when I do have free days, especially on a Thursday or Friday, I'm allowed the opportunity to go to the church and play around on the lightboard. "Play around" is what it feels like to me, but I'm actually trying to get into programming it for Sunday mornings. Learning to program just means that I have to put alot more hours into running it. But I'll get it one day. Paschal and Josh are awesome teachers. Now if only work would allow me to be there every Thursday and Friday, I'd get there alot quicker.
Speaking of my company, Jesse Bond (against my best efforts to slow him down, what with the lack of content and pictures that I've lazily neglected to collect) has "finished" my still-growing-and-ever-evolving webpage, www.artisanelectric.info. Since it's ever-evolving, and since I don't consider myself to be a credible witness for my own website, I'd like everyone who could to help me add stuff to it. In other words, if you don't mind being quoted on my website, I'd like to add some of your words to Jesse's. Comment here to add them, or email me at calltheartisan@gmail.com.
So, since I *technically* had a business last year, this year's taxes reflected a loss. Which, by the way, was another blessing from God, because now the tax check coming back to us - at least according to TurboTax - will finance a 12' x 16' builing in my backyard. Its construction will allow me to finally clean out my guest bedroom and office closets, as well as allow me get our Christmas stuff out of the attic and down to the ground level where it's more easily accessible. We're supposed to start that next Friday. At the same time, Mom and Kara will be busily scouring Lowe's for plants to set out in our as-of-yet uncompleted garden. On top of that, I'm scheduled to volunteer all day Sunday from 6:30 - 2:00. I guess this about sums it up: if you're reading this, then don't expect me to be able to hang out with you next weekend. Also, if you're reading this, and you owe me one, expect me to call and collect that favor next weekend!
For starters, after I lost my job, I was able to go back to work with my dad. This has allowed alot of opportunities to be closer with my parents, seeing them weekly instead of monthly. On my personal side of things, starting a business on my own in this economy is rough, but I have a couple of things lined up for this week. Now scheduling tings becomes an issue, but it's a ton-times better than wondering if I'll have work tomorrow, or the next day, or the next. It's also a blessing, because when I do have free days, especially on a Thursday or Friday, I'm allowed the opportunity to go to the church and play around on the lightboard. "Play around" is what it feels like to me, but I'm actually trying to get into programming it for Sunday mornings. Learning to program just means that I have to put alot more hours into running it. But I'll get it one day. Paschal and Josh are awesome teachers. Now if only work would allow me to be there every Thursday and Friday, I'd get there alot quicker.
Speaking of my company, Jesse Bond (against my best efforts to slow him down, what with the lack of content and pictures that I've lazily neglected to collect) has "finished" my still-growing-and-ever-evolving webpage, www.artisanelectric.info. Since it's ever-evolving, and since I don't consider myself to be a credible witness for my own website, I'd like everyone who could to help me add stuff to it. In other words, if you don't mind being quoted on my website, I'd like to add some of your words to Jesse's. Comment here to add them, or email me at calltheartisan@gmail.com.
So, since I *technically* had a business last year, this year's taxes reflected a loss. Which, by the way, was another blessing from God, because now the tax check coming back to us - at least according to TurboTax - will finance a 12' x 16' builing in my backyard. Its construction will allow me to finally clean out my guest bedroom and office closets, as well as allow me get our Christmas stuff out of the attic and down to the ground level where it's more easily accessible. We're supposed to start that next Friday. At the same time, Mom and Kara will be busily scouring Lowe's for plants to set out in our as-of-yet uncompleted garden. On top of that, I'm scheduled to volunteer all day Sunday from 6:30 - 2:00. I guess this about sums it up: if you're reading this, then don't expect me to be able to hang out with you next weekend. Also, if you're reading this, and you owe me one, expect me to call and collect that favor next weekend!
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