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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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
Shoe and Boot Storage Ladder
While my focus is 98% on the workshop/B&B progress right now, I periodically take a moment to make our daily living situation a little better. Since I'll be tearing out and 100% reconfiguring this ... Read More about Shoe and Boot Storage Ladder
Choosing an HVAC System
Probably the biggest improvement that's been made to my new workshop is the installation of the new HVAC systems. In all 7 of the houses Wes and I have purchased and lived in, we've only ever needed ... Read More about Choosing an HVAC System