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The owner/builder, a former president of a major Midwest utility, describes this as one of his post-retirement projects and as his “little labor of love.” Said the owner, “The site was perfect for a small screened building which would give us an entirely different view than we get from the main house. “The whole idea started when I had quite a bit of scrap lumber and metal roofing left over from construction of the house. It seemed a shame to let it go to waste, so I decided to put it to use. “Construction started by building the 150 yard path from the house to the site. That was somewhat difficult (as was digging at the site) because of the large amount of rock in the ground. The digging was accomplished using a spud bar and a shovel. The larger rocks were saved and used as a border to the path. Since I had no electricity at the site, most everything was done using hand tools although I occasionally would cut pieces with a power saw back at the house and carry them up. “The only plan was a pencil sketch of the overall dimensions, and I followed simple construction techniques and (designed) the rest as I went along, again using left over materials and scraps. I did purchase more redwood decking for the floor and thin tongue and groove cedar for the ceiling. “The whole idea was to keep it rustic. We use it a lot. (We) love the views including the sunsets and the thunderstorms that form on warm summer afternoons and roll across the valley toward us. It was in every respect a labor of love.” Roll-up shades can cover the screened half walls to deflect rain or intense sunlight. Inside are chairs, a hammock, and a table. Outside is a fire pit for cooking. Thanks to Todd Peterson, TinyHouses’ chief mountain correspondent, for the submission and photographs. | |||||||||||||
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