Following our trenching of the yard we installed 3 yard hydrants, one by the pool and garden, one by the chicken coop and one by the barn.
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How we spend our Sundays!
We rose at about 0730 and called the HomeDepot at 0800 to check on the availability of the 24″ Trencher that was to be returned at 0900. They were to call us back, however, we never got a call. We finally were able to pick up the equipment at 1230.
Let the trenching begin!
We trench about 300-feet for water and electric. Were installing 3 yard hydrants, one by the recently moved and expanded garden, one by the chicken coop and the final one by the barn. Were also running a 20Amp line from the barn the the coop for lights and the heat tape for the water to keep it from freezing the the winter and to keep the chickens hydrated.
Pat assumed her usual role of driving the trencher.
The yard-hydrants are now installed.
Week 15 – Lots going on
There has been a lot going on this week. The siding is complete on the front of the house, the well house has been built and it is ready for siding. The deck extension has been added to the screen porch, Morgan’s dog 
door (Plexidor) has been framed and is ready for installation when finish work starts. The Skylights in the kitchen have been framed and the new Velux Electric “Fresh Air” Skylights are on site.
We now have a second quote for the metal roof (using Englet product) is in and now we need to make a decision on the material (Aluminum vs. Steel) and color. The material decision is based on being a Coastal location the manufacturer does not warranty the metal’s finish.
The second deck outside has been framed and tied into the Bunkie stairs with temporary steps to the ground.
HVAC rough-in is just about complete. We have a quote coming on the insulation to verify price is at initial estimate.
Last item of the week was to cut the opening between the garage and the new addition to the Cottage.
Installation of the VersaLift
When we designed the barn the plan was to install a versa lift on the barn to eliminate having to carry things up and down the stairs. This is where spare everything will be kept in addition to Pat’s vast supply of Christmas decorations.
Putting together the lift itself was time consuming and the whole project took about 8 hours of my time and about 6 or Pat’s help.
Pat’s video of the lift in action https://youtu.be/bWA7k1VqldQ
The salary show the install through various steps:
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VersaLift InstallationSee images »
Flag for the Barn
We’ve added a US Flag to the barn.
