Hi, I'm Sandra Powell, aka Sawdust Girl. I have a passion for taking a blah home and making it beautiful. I've been designing and building for over 15 years. I'm in the process of remodeling my fifth home AND a flip ... Read More about About Me
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11 Acres is a LOT – Outdoor Cleanup
Hey, guys! So when we bought this property on 11 acres we were excited about the flat lawn, the huge workshop, the privacy and secluded feeling and ALLLLL the trees. BUT I must confess, we didn't ... Read More about 11 Acres is a LOT – Outdoor Cleanup
Framing The Lodge – part 2
Julie, Terry and I made more framing progress on The Lodge (the upstairs portion of the B&B). We worked last weekend and one day the weekend before. I'm pretty amazed with what we've accomplished ... Read More about Framing The Lodge – part 2
Winterizing the Shop
There are a few weeks during the Fall when I can leave my shop doors wide open! I enjoy the sunlight and sounds of all the animals that live in the woods around my shop. Then it gets cold. When it ... Read More about Winterizing the Shop
Framing Begins
Guys -- we started framing the upstairs portion of the B&B workshop (which we will refer to as The Lodge) last weekend! It's an exciting advancement, especially because we thought framing was ... Read More about Framing Begins
Home Addition and B&B Plans
I've made some changes to my plan for where guests will stay at my Build & Breakfast since I first told you about my big plans. The Covid 19 Pandemic has certainly slowed down the process of ... Read More about Home Addition and B&B Plans
Bench with Built-in Boot Rack
The reason for my recent carport/entry makeover was the pile of shoes and boots outside the doors into my house. I built a Shoe and Boot Storage Ladder which I placed by the front door. For the back ... Read More about Bench with Built-in Boot Rack