August 22 - DIY Homestead - Starting a New Project

August 22, 2022

Day 326 of the Adventure

Before pic of new generator enclosure area

We spent quite a relaxing weekend in preparation for the start of a project this morning. As we wait for the cabin siding to arrive, there's one final addition that we need before we can apply it to the Utility Control building. From the beginning of our construction, the structure has been storage for our generators. There are multiple problems with that. The most basic is there's simply no room for them with all of the solar components there. Also, they can't be operated in the building, so they need to be dragged out each time we want to run one. Finally, even the storing of them in there is not ideal due to the fuel issue. The presence of flammables in the same building as the batteries is not advisable. 

Our solution is a generator shelter/enclosure we are planning on the back of the utility building. It will include a little digging, some cement work, framing, roofing and wiring. Even though small, it will contain most of the basic principles of construction framing. Because of this, we plan to go into detail of the process of building it. Most of the techniques will translate up to larger structures if you ever plan to do some building of your own but are not quite sure of the process. 

I've always viewed the whole idea behind the "Do-It-Yourself" mindset as "If you can, you should, if you can't, you should learn how". Even if you decide you don't have the time for it or aren't up for the work part of it, knowing how has value. I've known people who were certain they've been taken advantage of because they weren't sure how to verify someone's skill or integrity on a job they had been hired for. At the very least, understanding concepts, principles and the language helps defend against the unknown. Self-Sufficiency and DIY kind of go together very well. SO....... If you are ready to learn some construction basics, strap on your virtual tool belt and lets get with it!

Carry On

 Adventure Quote:  “There is no better insurance than the knowledge of how to do something the right way. There is no greater peace of mind than knowing you did it the right way.” ― Jerry G. West

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