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Replacing Deteriorating Log Cabin Porch Supports

Replacing Deteriorating Log Cabin Porch Supports

Meanwhile back at the cabin. Some of the supports to the front porch of the log cabin were deteriorating. Cliff had put in additional supports, just to be safe, since we often have 20 or more people over for barbecues. My brother came over to 

Model Modular at Clayton Homes

Model Modular at Clayton Homes

We went to Clayton Homes, too. It is right across the street from Premier Homes of the Carolinas in Fletcher. When we spoke to them on the phone, they said they sold modular homes. When we got there, they had one model on display. These 

New Modular at Premier Homes of the Carolinas

New Modular at Premier Homes of the Carolinas

Saturday we went with my sister-in-law and her husband to Premier Homes of the Carolinas to look at the modular homes. They have a new model home. I don’t remember which model it is, but we really like it! It has an open floor plan. 

HVAC Walk-through

HVAC Walk-through

We had a meeting this morning with the HVAC guy. It was a walk-through to be sure where the vents and the returns go. I’ve never had floor vents before. Where are they going to put the vents? I did some research.  They are usually 

Progress on Porches and the Carport

Progress on Porches and the Carport

They are also working on the porches.  They dug the piers back out again. They dug them out once, but the guys putting in the the gutter drain lines buried them again. They were careful to measure and level. They notched each leg to fit. 

Truss Permanent Lateral and Diagonal Bracing

Truss Permanent Lateral and Diagonal Bracing

We got there early, before the HVAC guy showed up. The carpenters were busy climbing around in the trusses. They seemed to be nailing random wood all over the place. We asked and they threw down a label. They were adding Permanent Lateral and Diagonal 

Inspiration: Clawfoot-tubs at a Historic Inn

Inspiration: Clawfoot-tubs at a Historic Inn

This is a continuation of the post about when I used to work for one of the historic Bed and Breakfasts here in Hendersonville. I just came upon some of the photos that I took. Inspiration: Bedrooms at a Historic Inn > The Waverly Inn 

Inspiration: Bedrooms at a Historic Inn

Inspiration: Bedrooms at a Historic Inn

Years ago I used to work for the Waverly Inn, one of the historic Bed and Breakfasts here in Hendersonville. I just came upon some of the photos that I took. The Waverly Inn is certainly not a small house. There are fifteen bedrooms, plus 

What is a Rice Bed or Rice Carved Bed?

What is a Rice Bed or Rice Carved Bed?

One of the beds at the Waverly Inn is an Oak Four-Poster Rice Carved King-sized Bed. What is a Rice Carved Bed or Rice Bed? The motif carved onto the posts is rice sheaves. In the 1850s rice was a major crop in the south. 

We Have to Put In Sidewalks

We Have to Put In Sidewalks

The woman from the city got back to me. We have to have a sidewalk to move into the house. We have to put in sidewalks. And not just in front of the house. The sidewalk has to wrap around both sides of  the property