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Work on the Maine Homestead Begins

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Here’s our latest video where we are just beginning to start cleaning up the garage and getting it organized. The garage will be essential in maximizing storage and organization is critical to allow easy inventorying and finding needed items quickly.

Take care all –

Rourke

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  2. SingleMom says:

    My guess would be a thingy for making rope, although CaptTurbo is probably right about it.

    On another note (and without wanting to hurt your feelings), I’m not a carpenter, but shouldn’t there be more cross beams under the roof? I’m thinking heavy snowfalls and a lot of weight pushing down. I’m glad that there seems to be vinyl siding on the outside, but the inside of the garage just looks awfully flimsy to me. I do like the size, though, and isn’t it wonderful when they leave behind a wood stove?! One came with my house, too.

    Your black wire shelves: I have several of those in my kitchen, and they hold a TON of stuff! They don’t wobble or sag, and I have mine piled up with canned goods and small appliances.

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    1. JR says:

      CaptTurbo was correct. There are sufficient crossbeams, however, there is NO plastic lining or moisture barrier between the vinyl siding and interior. Yes – it could have been done better. I’ll work on insulating this summer prior to winter coming on again. The wood stove is fantastic!! I’ll be installing it prior to winter.

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  3. Ralph k says:

    It might not be much but save that tire in the corner. You have wood stoves and that means you have to split wood. I learned long time ago to set the tire on a wood round ie section of a tree, and put wood to be split into the middle of the tire Then you just walk around and split it with an axe. The beauty of it is the wood doesn’t fall over. Can keep splitting until you have the right size, remove that and repeat once again. Saves time and energy.
    Congratulations on your new home and new life.

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    1. JR says:

      Thanks Ralph K. Since you mentioned the tire trick I’ve seen that demonstrated several times on Youtube and in other places. Going to try it!

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  4. Jan says:

    I believe that putting up insulation at least in the one side wall which faces the side of the garage where most of the wind/snow tends to fall or buffet the building.
    Then put up plywood or boards to seal the insulated wall in. This would help keeping heat in the
    Winter.
    Perhaps in time and having funds to do it I would do the other walls Then the garage would be insulated like a house and would be great for storage of food products or important items. Perhaps you could carve out a small area for a desk and chair for your inventory using that old fashioned product called “paper.”
    Smiling here.😊.
    It’s good and easy on a computer but papers is always a good backup.
    Good luck. It’s always great to plan and work on something that you own and will be proud of.

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    1. JR says:

      Appreciate it Jan. I’m planning to at least get insulation and plywood up on all 4 walls before winter hits. The ceiling will be last. As crazy as it sounds the snow on the roof provides some insulation from the cold outside.

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  5. Manzer Belanger, Jr says:

    Welcome to Maine !
    I’ve been working on my homestead since 1985. There is always something to do/repair.

    I had the house shell built and finished on the outside.
    I did my own electrical, plumbing, woodwork. I had to replace the windows and roofing in 2007.

    It is a “constant” thing to do – UPKEEP. I have 59 acres of woods and a nice 2018 JD 1025R with a 48″ tiller and a 54″ snowblower with it.

    Enjoy LIFE in Maine !!!

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  7. JP in MT says:

    I added A LOT of shelves when we moved. Our new place has one bedroom turned into a pantry (12 shelf units). More in the detached shop (12 + 6). Plus 3 more in the garage. I spent $65, 70, and $80 each for the shelves. This was in addition to what we already had.

    This year we are putting ceiling mounted 50,000 BTU heaters in the detached shop and the attached garage. At least I will be able to work in them next winter. (This year we started getting snow in November – it is still 3+ feet deep).

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