This Girl’s House

The shingles went up this weekend. Steve devised this ingenious device to raise the 70 pound shingle packages to the roof.

To cover the roof, we had purchased around 80 of them.

It took about half hour to get them all up there and saved a load on every one’s back.

More pictures of the garage which has been fully enclosed except for the windows and garage doors.

I scaled the heights today.  Steve need help securing the facia board to the roof, and there was literally no one who dropped by and was willing to climb a ladder.  So it was up to me.

I climbed the ladder up to the peak of the roof and froze 8 feet from my destination.  I could not do it.  I just couldn’t.

So Stevie told me to try the scaffolding.  I climbed 15 feet of scaffolding, like a monkey really, and then stepped onto the roof.  Of course, I navigated the roof on my butt most of the time, and when it came time to lean over and hold the fascia, I closed my eyes, but I did it.

There’s no doubt that it takes a certain someone to work heights.  And I’ve always had to pinch myself when I cross the Narrows bridge.  But there was a time when I worked the roofs of my home.  Of course, I was naive.  I tied myself off and then climbed the ladder not realizing that if I ever fell off the roof, I would end up with a broken back.  But having that rope as a mental “safety line”, gave me confidence.  This time, on a much taller roofline, and with 5 more years under my belt, I’m a lot more hesitant.  Still, we got the job done.

I’m at the point where I’m ready to purchase a dishwasher and stove.  Stainless steel, but I’m not looking for the same brand as our refrigerator.  GE Profiles are nice, but spendy.  And anyway, I have some specific features that I’m looking for. 

 Like quiet in a dishwasher.  Some say they have a quiet package, but don’t post the decibel level.  Our current dishwasher, a find for $50 when I was broke after building my house.  But when you turn it on, it sounds like you’re sitting in a plane on the runway, ready to take off.  Not really noticeable if you leave the kitchen immediately and have no plans to use the greatroom.  However since Stevie moved in, we prefer some quiet after dinner conversation or enjoy watching the news.  I usally end up not using the dishwasher.  I plan to look at the Amana ADB1500AWS which is running for about $450 for the stainless steel package.

We purchased the Amana dishwasher and the Kenmore elite range with 12/9/6″ radiant element, warming element and warming drawer.  It has also has the largest oven in it’s line.  They should be delivered next Sunday.  The only issue now outstanding is the range hood/microwave.

Well, partially.  But the things we have to fix are so minute, basically adding some more nails, that we can keep going and add the siding, the shingles, the gutters, and the windows and call back only when we’re ready for the final.

Here is an update on the garage.  A lot went on between the stem walls and the frame, and these are not even the most recent pictures, but I thought I would give you guys an update.  I’ll post further details at a later date, when we can take a breather.  Scheduled for inspection tomorrow.  Cross your fingers for us.

A view further away, from my future garden spot.

 My new raised beds.