Category Archives: Instructions

Building a Front Door

Instructions for building a front door. If you want to build your own door, the first thing I will recommend is that you obtain some time at a nice woodworking shop. I really don’t think I could have completed my … Continue reading

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Tiny Roofing Epiphanies

Now that my roof is on (and appears to be water tight), I thought I would share the roofing wisdom I accumulated along the way. Purchasing Roofing Materials: First of all, you can do this. Many people are too intimidated … Continue reading

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Not-So-Fast Fascia

Thursday, November 27, 2014 (Thanksgiving) Who helped today: Sheila Joy Andrew What we did: Today, we finally got to install the fascia and rake boards underneath the eaves and the gable edge that I have been carefully cutting, preparing and … Continue reading

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Tiny Siding Epiphanies

Now that I’m pretty much done with my siding, I thought I would create quick list of all the things I learned whie installing it. Plan on about 100 hours to cut and install all of the siding and another … Continue reading

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More Siding: Rafter Tails and Notches

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 I played hooky from work today to finish cutting up all of the siding for the right side of the house. I had planned to go to work, but my spirit was telling me otherwise and … Continue reading

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Window Installation Instructions

Here are the instructions I put together for installing my Jeld-Wen windows along with some photos of the process. Allow enough time to finish this project. The first window will likely take 2-3 hours. The remaining windows may require as … Continue reading

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