Lattice Under Porch Started

Stocked up on some lumber at Lowes Wednesday morning for the lattice/garden storage project. I wasn't pleased with the quality of the lattice particularly the way they were put together. Looking closely (above) at the way these things are manufactured, a better staple would work better as they tend to fall apart too easily unless handled gingerly.

Simple carpentry chores is a good change of pace from the sometimes grueling landscaping I've been doing the last few weeks. Unfortunately there isn't much of this work left. Anyway, the west side of the cabin is beginning to improve.

You'll probably notice there aren't many pictures from these angles. I have never been fond of the addition that was added within the last five years by the previous owner that serves as the laundry area. A stacked washer and dryer had been located in the kitchen making it quite crowded I would guess.

The addition did not take the stain job the same as the white pine logs because it's rough panel type plywood. Additionally there is no chinking. Maybe a solid stain paint job with off white chinking is in the cards? Once I spray paint the lattice I may have a better idea of the color. The same color looks well matched on the creek side of the cabin with the larger storage area.

Before starting the project...

This larger open area accesses the water shutoff valve from the spring. I thought about creating a swinging door for it but laying a loose panel in the area works just as well (below). It also serves as a good lumber storage area.

A wider view before...

And halfway into the project...

From another angle...

Now the hard part; how to frame out the enclosed storage area. I may have some pictures by the end of the day.


PM- With a paint job...

Started framing...