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188: Any Questions?

This is your Jen: This is your Jen after two trips to the building department and a whole host of setbacks: Any questions? Actually, I have one. Want to buy a 45′ geodesic dome kit? Includes hubs, 2bys, sheathing, windows, … Continue reading

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191: Deck Shade Project

Last year, I set up one (sad, lonely) hog panel that curved out from the house and rested against the rail. On it, I fastened a roll of reed mat (available in the garden section) to shade the huge windows … Continue reading

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198: Block Stack Power Shack

Yesterday: Moved 192 blocks, at 42.5 lbs each (19kg), that’s 8,160 pounds (3,648 kg) . . . or 4 tons. Of concrete block. (288 total). Today: Stacked 144 blocks for the last three rows. Although it would have been rather … Continue reading

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