tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post1564733609403495694..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Carport Repair: New PiersLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41769412219162469702019-02-05T08:03:24.031-05:002019-02-05T08:03:24.031-05:00TB, not having a lot of money truly simplifies thi...TB, not having a lot of money truly simplifies things. It severely curbs impulse spending, which is always a good thing. It forces us to think creatively as well, another plus. At one time people assumed their retirement years would be leaner financially. By then kids were raised and on their own and the house was paid off, so it all balanced out in the end. Now folks think they are supposed to spend their retirement years as millionaires. How things have changed.<br /><br />Phil, yes! For years we "stored" our firewood under tarps. Not a good way to keep it dry, for sure. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-28497118097825820512019-02-04T20:55:15.679-05:002019-02-04T20:55:15.679-05:00It will be nice to have the extra storage for wood...It will be nice to have the extra storage for wood or anything else. A big improvement.The Wykeham Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223636697571715201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56445833884819321152019-02-03T22:31:35.252-05:002019-02-03T22:31:35.252-05:00Looks Great! And I like the way you think. Tight...Looks Great! And I like the way you think. Tightening one's belt is not the end of existence (contrary to what many people think).Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-26795862117932499422019-02-03T20:17:13.722-05:002019-02-03T20:17:13.722-05:00Mama Pea, that is so true about storage. And yes, ...Mama Pea, that is so true about storage. And yes, Dan is so much happier being home full time now. Tightening our belts a bit more really wasn't so bad, especially since that has been a goal from the beginning. We eat well, pay our bills, and have enough to gradually work on our project goals. Who could ask for anything more!<br /><br />Rose, it's rewarding to see. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9833493228381124932019-02-03T18:51:15.600-05:002019-02-03T18:51:15.600-05:00That is sure a step towards getting it done! That is sure a step towards getting it done! Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71025310352770231972019-02-03T14:27:29.028-05:002019-02-03T14:27:29.028-05:00Love the idea of an extension! When we will all e...Love the idea of an extension! When we will all ever reach the point where we don't need extra storage space that's undercover?!<br /><br />I know it's been a sacrifice financially for Dan to be home full-time now, but oh, my! Just look at how fast different projects are progressing! And I'll bet Dan is happier and healthier, too. :o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11682005950302061592019-02-03T08:55:32.087-05:002019-02-03T08:55:32.087-05:00Thanks for that Ed! I knew from Dan that it had to...Thanks for that Ed! I knew from Dan that it had to stay damp while curing, and he certainly hasn't been concerned about the flooding. Maybe we should flood all our concrete.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75202203403301937732019-02-03T08:52:00.215-05:002019-02-03T08:52:00.215-05:00The strongest concrete is that which has been pour...The strongest concrete is that which has been poured and then flooded with water to slow evaporation/curing. So those should be strong supports for your extension.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14911511574269563932019-02-03T08:48:33.970-05:002019-02-03T08:48:33.970-05:00Kristina, yes, we've been fortunate with our w...Kristina, yes, we've been fortunate with our weather, and our cold or rainy spells don't last long. We don't really count on a lot getting done this time of year, so whatever we do is great! Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88008281002396402332019-02-03T07:12:03.102-05:002019-02-03T07:12:03.102-05:00Looks like your weather is to your benefit in work...Looks like your weather is to your benefit in working outdoors. Our? Not so much. But...we are warming up so who knows. Great progress by the way.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37819909323465503032019-02-02T15:09:26.726-05:002019-02-02T15:09:26.726-05:00Rain, the best place to go for help is YouTube! Yo...Rain, the best place to go for help is YouTube! You can find out how to do absolutely anything there. Also how <i>not</i> to do things, LOL.<br /><br />M.K. thanks! We have plans for the extension. :)<br /><br />Sam, credit goes to Dan! Because I wouldn't know where to begin either. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53059086327695803322019-02-02T13:06:37.612-05:002019-02-02T13:06:37.612-05:00Great work....I imagine there was a fair bit of me...Great work....I imagine there was a fair bit of measuring and leveling involved? You guys are so smart....I wouldn't know where to begin but now I do...thanks to you!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-62341418508219601092019-02-02T11:46:42.537-05:002019-02-02T11:46:42.537-05:00Looking great, Leigh! I like the idea of an extens...Looking great, Leigh! I like the idea of an extension.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41619055115206676752019-02-02T10:07:36.273-05:002019-02-02T10:07:36.273-05:00This is going to make a great tutorial for me and ...This is going to make a great tutorial for me and Alex, thanks for posting! I'll be watching the progress!!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22254741597513034532019-02-02T08:21:00.909-05:002019-02-02T08:21:00.909-05:00Love Affair with Food, I hope so! We feared losing...Love Affair with Food, I hope so! We feared losing the building if we didn't fix it. <br /><br />Jo, yes. The addition will store wood and also Dan's log splitter. We're also discussing catching the roof rainwater runoff and making a little laundry area at the back of the extension. That should free up some space under the main roof for an outdoor cooking area. At least that's the plan. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29920057749105526272019-02-02T07:57:34.534-05:002019-02-02T07:57:34.534-05:00I was wondering how that project was going. I'...I was wondering how that project was going. I'm guessing the addition is for wood storage. Cockeyed JoJ.L. Murpheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782355786883006411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82041068016722169092019-02-02T07:43:03.352-05:002019-02-02T07:43:03.352-05:00Sounds like a good project. Sounds like a good project. Love Affair with Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289037062991825917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-74838295064835363102019-02-02T05:51:27.517-05:002019-02-02T05:51:27.517-05:00Gorges, here's hoping it stays that way!
Glen...Gorges, here's hoping it stays that way!<br /><br />Glen, you don't have any problem with frost heave? It's great to know they've served you so well. We need the same!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-661222641127574842019-02-02T05:31:49.564-05:002019-02-02T05:31:49.564-05:00I used those under my mega-garden shed/playhouse/v...I used those under my mega-garden shed/playhouse/villain’s lair Leigh. I’ve stored motorcycles, ATV’S and other heavy stuff in there for years and the wood floor in there hasn’t shifted an inch! And we didn’t beef them up like you guys did. Those pier blocks won’t be going anywhere. I suspect you will love them as much as we do.Glen Filthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256741311142364722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44396574007256568802019-02-02T00:43:00.288-05:002019-02-02T00:43:00.288-05:00So far, so good!So far, so good!Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com