It pays to be aware of family members who are remodeling. I snagged my parents backdoor. They’re remodeling the kitchen and got a new one. Also if the countertops are not totally broken after they are removed I can have that too. I only need a 4′ and a 2′ piece so I’m hoping I can salvage that much.
They are also replacing the flooring in the family room. The laminate is only 2 years old, so I’ve staked my claim. I’m not sure how far it will go, but I was thinking of doing the bath & kitchen in a vinyl tile anyhow, so I think it will cover what I need.
So as of today, I have a door, partial floors, possibly countertops, and a trailer and I’ve spent $0. The plan is to move the trailer to my sister’s back yard in March and get going, as long as we can get some decent weather. Until March, I’m keeping my eyes peeled for cheap or free windows. Once I have those I can finish my blueprint/design.
I’ve been using Google SketchUp 8 which is available for free from Google. I should be able to get a rough count on all the boards I need before I build. It’s nice to be able to build it electronically and get a count so I have an idea how much to buy.
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