We started out with a foggy and rainy morning that promises to be wet, rainy, and humid. The mules were out in the south pasture fog just doing there thing until....
In fact the trees that grew in there grew from dirt and leaves that had accumulated in piles. So I could have a nice parking spot, I could make it a patio, I could put up a gazebo, or even one of those premade little sheds.
I always wanted to put up a tiny shed with windows in it for my own private studio. What a great dream that would be.
Probably too...$$$.
A craft area. But heat and cooling would be an issues. Just tossing ideas out there.
Maybe even a little outdoor fireplace.
Anything is better than looking at the garbage filled old smashed up garage.
My husband fought me for 13 years on tearing this building down. But now, I'm happy to say I took the dive to pay for a demo and cleanup.
I'm sorry Rich, but I had to do it for my own sanity. Almost most everything in there was totally destroyed by years of neglect. Now? Let's rejoice for having some more beauty put back in our land.
10:43 He is cleaning up what he can fit into his truck.
This will open things up and not make the house feel crowded by an old crushed garage. Filling his truck and taking the trips took more time than the demolition did.
But he got the job done as he said he would. He will return after the dumpster is picked up and do the rest of the work in that area.
But he got the job done as he said he would. He will return after the dumpster is picked up and do the rest of the work in that area.
The video 6 seconds of an 8 hour job.
He estimated one dumpster would do the trick. The garage had more unusable 'stuff' in it than he thought. He filled the dumpster and had to fill his truck 3 times and take it to the landfill. [Extra costs, I'm sure]
He picked up the metal pieces and delivered them to the Scrapper that had been out here earlier this year.
What next?
Landscaping and seeding along with cleaning up the piles of dirt.
I'll have a nice concrete pad.
I don't know what I'll do next....
I could.....do something like this....
Possibilities. But for now, we continue the clean up.
PS. Blogger is not publishing comments for me at this point in time. 😔
I vote for the shed/studio/hideout! Go for it! Lori
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'd love to have it for a hideout! Better yet would have been in the campground, but a base would have had to have been built out there.
DeleteYou sure had a lot of stuff to get rid of! The little shed (aka guest cottage) seems like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteIt could be a great idea but the cost is something I have to consider plus the taxes on it...unless I present it as a garden shed.
DeleteThe 'stuff' was accumulation of 'stuff' by hubby and most of it was trash after being exposed to the weather for many years.
DeleteI enjoyed watching the video!! How do you make a video like that? Very cool! Elaine
ReplyDeleteI used my trail camera on Time Lapse mode and moved it around, then just dropped it into a time lapse program.
DeleteIt’s looking so good. Can’t wait to see how you utilize the clean slab! RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteThat must feel so great to have that job done.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be a perfect spot for a “She Shed”
Years ago I wished for a 'she' shed. Now I have full run of our cottage so.... I have a 'she' cottage. Still the thought of having some extra space is tempting.
DeleteYou have accomplished a huge amount of cleanup. The most cost efficient would be a patio with a fire pit. It looks like there would be shade. I’m envisioning many beautiful potted plants on the patio.
ReplyDeleteThat is true. A potted plant area would be a good use of it in the summer.
Deleteloved the video! You go girl. I am sure Rich was overwhelmed where to even start with his projects and it was a kindness to remove it all for him. And I bet he is looking down with some ideas for that concrete pad, too. Gosh, it is in perfect condition! I am full of ideas. You are smart to think of the tax liability too. I bet you could purchase a really cute playhouse type shed and make it a summer sleepover playhouse. But I would check and see if even a garden shed is taxed and at what rate. So many possibilities. Even a circle of Adirondack chairs with a fire circle table! A relief to have it down!
ReplyDeletePretty much until all the other work around here is done, it will be a blank slab of concrete and no purchases of any sort as I'm being careful in these economic times. Good to dream about it though.
DeleteA couple of fold up chairs, a rug, and maybe an old spool for a table. Cheap and efficient ... or just leave it alone for the time being.
Looks like Patrick made short work of that structure! You could do like a Tough Shed with solar panels (same $$ on running electrical to it) for probably not too much. Always nice to have a concrete pad. Gives you lots of options.
ReplyDeleteThe electric was already there and the wires are there. However, I'm going to have Patrick make sure they are not ruined and in the future --- Patrick is also an Electrician, he could provide electric to anything I put there if I do. Or if future owners would want to.
DeleteLooks like a lot of work. That tiny house is cute.
ReplyDeleteI have had a hard time making any comments on blogger for a few days. Looks like it's back to normal now though, thankfully.
Love the video! That certainly made light of the work - hahaha! One of my friends bought a prefab storage building with a little front porch on it. She's insulated it and they are in the process of putting a mini split in it for heat and air. Her's is darling! Just saying!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've considered that also, but adding such a building could raise the taxes and it will cost $$$. So for now, it will be a slab. I may change something in a while but have to be careful with the $$$$.
DeleteCongratulations—it’s wonderful that you’ve accomplished this big step...
ReplyDeleteNow enjoy the moment and just dream for a while about how you might develop it further—stress-free—dreaming does you good :-))
A hug for you.
At least for the rest of the year I am not even going to worry about it! Thanks!
DeleteHappy to be commenting again, yay! Also happy for you to get everything cleared out, congratulations! I hope you get your she-place one day, or a place to put annoying visitors. That gave me a chuckle.
ReplyDeleteLOL! If I have a place for annoying visitors, I might get more than I bargained for!
DeleteFor now and through next spring, I'll just mull it over, no real hurry, I do still have my camping spot.
I am sure Rich would be happy you are making the place better for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI sent my late mother's painted leather couch to the dump. It had to have been from the 60s. I imagined her flying down behind the vehicle loudly complaining. I am sure she was in a better place, though, and understood! I was pretty stressed at the time.
This is so cool. I love what you might replace it with. Good for you to go ahead and take the initiative to do this. It will be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLD....That will transform the look of everything. It is amazing how much a hoarder can do over many years. My late brother-i-law left behind 4 short dumpsters of things.
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