by Alan Stankevitz | Nov 11, 2002
Work has now shifted back into construction mode now that the heating systems are up and running. Having the luxury of indoor heat will allow me to do some cordwood work over the winter months, although it will be more of a challenge. I’ve been spoiled using a...
by Alan Stankevitz | Nov 11, 2002
After many weeks of wondering if I would ever get the house ready for winter, I can now say that goal has been met. And since Murphy’s Law runs rampant at Day Creek, it will probably be a warm winter. It’s just like washing a car will make it rain...
by Alan Stankevitz | Oct 31, 2002
The Answer My Friend is Blowin’ in the Cellulose How many bags must be blown in an attic Before you call it R-60? Yes, ‘n’ how many logs must be mudded into a wall Before you call it a home? Yes, ‘n’ how many Btu’s does it take to...
by Alan Stankevitz | Oct 27, 2002
This has been quite an event for me the last couple of days. I officially moved my living quarters from my little cabin to the wide expanses of the house on Saturday and it sure is a heck of a lot easier heating the house instead of an uninsulated shed. Unfortunately...
by Alan Stankevitz | Oct 18, 2002
Before I get started discussing this week’s foam installation, I thought it might be wise to reflect on what our intentions have been for this house since we started dreaming about it. Our intent has been to build the house as the last house we will ever live...
by Alan Stankevitz | Oct 12, 2002
Another week has gone by and although the temperatures are warm today, there’s a a cold front on the way that will definitely put a chill in the air by tomorrow. As typical with most autumns, it’s never a gentle transition from warm to cold, but rather a...
