Well, fortunately the house doesn’t need much work doing, perhaps some redecoration in the near future but I know a man who can, the father in-law so that’s that sorted. My main priority was to get the shed sorted for Lucipher as winter was drawing in quick and every night she was sat out in the elements I had visions of rust and rot in every nook and cranny. The search for a reliable builder was uneventful after seeking advice from the local biker forum and one was employed to sort the concrete base.
A few weeks later the base was ready, a few days after that the shed was there, all done, MrB is a happy boy and can now relax in Cornwall. For those that know me will vouch for me when I say I like my shed/garages and home isn’t home without one.
Work on the shed to make it a home from home for Lucipher commenced. Fist thing I had to do was to paint the exterior so after some advice on what was best to use from the father in-law a purchase was made and on the next dry day job done. I had already decided I wanted to insulate it to keep things nice and toasty so spent a few days measuring and cutting with my newly purchased cheapo jigsaw, slotting well mainly punching and forcing slabs of insulation into place, perhaps my measuring isn’t up to much but all went well in the end and I was quietly impressed with my newly found Do It Yourself skills. I then decided I wanted some sort of flooring, so many hours were spent online looking for suitable products until I had finally decided what to get. A few days passed and a knock on the door, my flooring had arrived. Great another reason to get the tape measure and jigsaw out, I’m actually enjoying this! First the underlay went down then started the task of laying 120 tiles and whacking them into place, the final row needed cutting to size and what a good job I did even if I say so my self. My ply had arrived so I could start boarding out the interior, yep you guessed it more measuring and jigsawing, going to need a new blade at this rate. And this is where I’m at, need to get some more ply and some other bits to finish off but it’s been raining, surprise surprise so works been on hold for the moment.
When I complete the boarding I can paint the interior, put up some shelves and get the electrics in so nearly done, I think I might move in when its finished.
A few weeks later the base was ready, a few days after that the shed was there, all done, MrB is a happy boy and can now relax in Cornwall. For those that know me will vouch for me when I say I like my shed/garages and home isn’t home without one.
Work on the shed to make it a home from home for Lucipher commenced. Fist thing I had to do was to paint the exterior so after some advice on what was best to use from the father in-law a purchase was made and on the next dry day job done. I had already decided I wanted to insulate it to keep things nice and toasty so spent a few days measuring and cutting with my newly purchased cheapo jigsaw, slotting well mainly punching and forcing slabs of insulation into place, perhaps my measuring isn’t up to much but all went well in the end and I was quietly impressed with my newly found Do It Yourself skills. I then decided I wanted some sort of flooring, so many hours were spent online looking for suitable products until I had finally decided what to get. A few days passed and a knock on the door, my flooring had arrived. Great another reason to get the tape measure and jigsaw out, I’m actually enjoying this! First the underlay went down then started the task of laying 120 tiles and whacking them into place, the final row needed cutting to size and what a good job I did even if I say so my self. My ply had arrived so I could start boarding out the interior, yep you guessed it more measuring and jigsawing, going to need a new blade at this rate. And this is where I’m at, need to get some more ply and some other bits to finish off but it’s been raining, surprise surprise so works been on hold for the moment.
When I complete the boarding I can paint the interior, put up some shelves and get the electrics in so nearly done, I think I might move in when its finished.
Good DIY skills MrB, I'm looking forward to inspecting your handiwork.
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