We had a 6 year plan. We bought our land, we'd slowly start working on it and by the time Bob retired in 6 years we'd be ready to build. The timing changed when Bob was offered early retirement - and took it - no looking back! This worked out great for us in terms of time & money. We really want to move from our current home and live mortgage free with lower taxes. The plan now is to start building as soon as possible. We've got the house plan drawn, priced logs, have decided where we want the house on the lot and have started clearing the land. This blog will be a chronicle of our homesteading. From the first walks around our property to move in date, we hope to capture it all here in words, photos, & video. Friends & family keep tuned in - you may all be called on for expertise, a strong back, or maybe just to join us on the porch for a cup of coffee!

Vicky & Bob

Jan 14, 2012

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Powerwashing

This past weekend while I sanded Bob power washed the entire outside of the cabin. Once that dries we'll put on the stain.


Used 2 of these 275 gal totes to complete the power washing




Front Before

Front After





Back of house

Making some headway

Had some time over the last 2 weekends to get a bit of sanding done inside. Got about half of one long wall done.



Thursday, August 1, 2013

Slow going...

Bob finished framing in the windows last weekend and we did some test spots sanding. Lot's of work ahead and extremely limited to when we can get there.

We're listing the Haverhill house with a realtor this week. Our stint with Picket Fence (sell it yourself) proved a waste of time & money. There are people who sell through them - but not us. Not even close.

Guess it just wasn't time yet. I'm still believing we'll be in the new place before winter.