Horseradish Hill Homestead

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Skin Deep


Peeled back the liner paper and found clapboard, looking in good condition if weather worn and washed out...




Now we have to decide whether to keep the only-toxic-if-we-mess-with-it siding, repairing or replacing broken tiles, or whether to go all This Old House on it and lovingly sand the wood and finish it in some Rustic Natural stylee.

Option B sounds like a biggish job, but the house isn't so big I can't see myself doing it.

Never a dull moment.

Also today, planted six potato eyes in two 2-high tire stacks from discards we found on the land; finished varmit proofing the square foot bed, and mowed the lawn save for a thick clover patch.

One of the blueberry bushes has a blue berry.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment


Posted by a1health
Personally,
I think I'd get rid of anything toxic whether noticable or ingrained. I look forward to hearing your choice.
Glad you are getting som blueberries! Yummy!
Blessings,
~Farrah


Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment


Posted by morningsunshine
I love to read your posts. You have a very visual way with words.

I think I agree with Farrah - get rid of the toxic. sure, only some are currently broken, but more will break over time and then you will have to do it again. just my thoughts.

one day we will have blueberry bushes. and bees. sigh.... everything in its time


Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - Cool!


Posted by inthemeadow
I say go for the restoration...I love to see homes with the original wood siding, although I know it's a horrible amount of work, and wouldn't do it myself at this point.....it's easy for me to say "go for it" huh?...lol!


Monday, June 9, 2008 - Oh please keep your posts coming.


Posted by Anonymous
You are an inspiration to so many people today. I love reading your entries. You encourage me to take chances and live a better life. I can't wait to see how the Honeybee's come out. Keep the posts coming. I have bookmarked your page and I check on it regularly!


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