You, Amy, are an inspiration. And your comment about snakes cracked me up. Do share the details of the project. Have a great sleep tonight! ~ Scott

I am so excited about it... I purchased a "repossessed home" with about 3.5 acres. (My husband and I used to like to remodel homes and then sell them, and had been talking about doing another last September.) So... I bought one. But, instead of selling it... it is going to be my son's home. It is set over a quarter of a mile back in the woods with no road frontage, and has an easement drive.

Anyway... most of the interior work is now finished (with the exception of some of the trim. The home is actually a "double-wide manufactured home", but it was the setting that I had just loved, and that my son loved too.

Before winter, I needed to replace the skirting.. much of it was heavily damaged, and I had originally planned on putting some type of framed out wind barrier behind it as a wind block (Michigan winters can be harsh). I am not a fan of "skirting as it gets damages so easily, and I really wanted something a bit more unique. So, on a "whim" I bought a bunch of ReBar and a "crapload" of landscape timbers.
I drive the ReBar several feet in the ground, and sticking up from the ground to the bottom of the home. Rebar every 36 inches. I then drill holes in the landscape timbers and slide them down on the rebar. Staggering the "seams" as you would on siding. Lag screws to secure each timber to the one below.
Basically, the bottom of the house will look like it has a log cabin style base. And I have already planned and designed two access panels and the "venting" sections. Shane loved creative and unique ideas, so I feel that he would be very happy with this. And it just feels right with the setting of the place.

Amy, you ROCK! You absolutely have to post pictures of the finished project. Looking forward to seeing it.

You are amazing. Your son must be so proud of you too. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Amy, I am worn out just reading about what you are doing! lol, You definately Rock. Hope your sleeping is getting better too. You are an inspiration. Unfortunately Iam a procrastinator! Hugs and Love to you, Michele

Wow that's quite a job! I can't wait to see pictures!
Rachel

Wow! And I was proud of myself for changing a lightbulb outside...Seriously.

Amy. I can totally relate to your wanting to do projects. I work a full day and when I come home and on the weekends that is exactly how I deal with my grief. I love digging in and getting dirty. My latest project started right after my husband passed. I just couldnt sit around waiting...waiting for what? The grief to pass? No. It's sunny out and it was calling my name. We had an above ground pool that I was unable to open for two years due to his health issues and my lack of time and money. It was totally surrounded by flowers and shrubs and actually looked really pretty. However to reopen it it would cost almost as much as a new pool. Not too many people around to use it anymore so my friend pushed me into getting rid of it. She got the ball rolling w getting it removed which was a huge job. I was left with a 21 foot circle of sand surrounded by the plants they so sweetly avoided running. We had a small fire pit already but this would make a giant awesome fire pit! Ira and I had considered this plan before but with him being on oxygen...not a good idea. I felt bad pursuing this idea back then so I put it on hold. Some suggested to get rid of the sand and brick it or plant grass but no...I'm one to be very frugal in landscaping and love figuring out how to do things on the cheap. I figured since the sand had been compacted for 30 years why not just go with it? I installed new border bricks inside and out outlining the plants. You should have seen the guys face at Lowes when he helped us put over 100 bricks in the back of my Mini Cooper! Lol! Then I turned the existing pool deck into a grape arbor by removing the floors and adding boards on top. It is also now a pretty covered bar area with hanging lights. I put the fire pit in the center and surround it by wooden chairs and benches that we already had. It just looks so pretty. It was a lot of work which I did between my job and my rheumatoid flare ups but it was so healing. I know Ira is proud of me and watching with a smirk on his face shaking his head as he always did when I tackled such projects. The first night out there was the meteor showers recently. I know he was one of them!
Have a great day everyone! And keep us posted Amy. Your doing great!
Love to all
Darcie

Amy ..wow!! and double wow!! As a very un handy person I am always amazed by accomplishments like this...so inspiring! !

Darcie your projects sound absolutely beautiful!

I uploaded a couple pictures of other stuff I have done. The spool chair I made for his garden (which had been a project he had wanted to do this summer, he had gotten the spool last fall and we were going to make the chair together this summer) and a small night view area of his garden. Leaving to work at my son's, but will post some more pictures of stuff later I hope

Thanks Amy! I love hearing about yours as well!

That is awesome. Great job!!

Great job, Don't know how you find the energy. I have a million plans, but my gumption got up and left. Hugs and Love, Michele

You are one dynamic woman Amy! Good for you.
Darlene