neohic Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 A LONG while back I started a thread asking our Colorado members all sorts of questions on making the big move out here. Since then I’ve been thriving! We’re settled in, my shop is on its way to being done, so why not start another project? To catch up those who don’t know, I live in a massive 478 square foot house on a decent size lot that once was a part of a hunting lodge resort that started in 1947. Since then the houses were subdivided out, changed hands a few times, and kept falling into disrepair. The previous owners to us cleaned up the exterior, gutted the house completely, and did some shoddy landscaping. Things looked okay outside for a while but the drainage was never right and the general quality was really lacking. Here’s where we pick up from. We really wanted a better outdoor space so let’s start there. This sorry looking “patio” used to be clad in old half log siding but all of that was falling apart. It’s a good size space at right around 12’x14’. We didn’t see the need to grown anymore for now so we started on a facelift. The large concrete pad was originally put there by the sellers who wanted the front door there. This obviously didn’t happen and it was due to the lack of space for a decent header. So? Gone! It came out in chunks and I still need to finish breaking it up. Then came the trenching and timber framing. I’m using 6x6s because I think they’re fairly easy to work with. Once you get the bottom row level and straight then the rest just stack where they belong. We’re getting rid of the tight steps that were up close to the house in favor of big steps that extend all the way across the new patio. Not 100% sure how it’ll all get finished up but I’m leaning towards using granite remnants from the cabinet/countertop place I work at. For now, this is how far things are between last weekend and today. The wife and I are very much looking forward to being able to enjoy dinner and evenings outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 How is your back feeling from the trenching? Now is a good time to run any conduit for outdoor lighting if you think you may want it. Looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, 500 MJ said: How is your back feeling from the trenching? ... Looks very nice! Yesterday wasn’t so bad. This morning?... not so great. The ground here is SO hard once you get down a foot or so. It’s a lot of work. Thanks, Brent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Looks like a slice of heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 nice! hey, do you neighbors still have that tarp thing going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 10:54 AM, Pete M said: hey, do you neighbors still have that tarp thing going on? Not yet! He was out yesterday patching back together his fence that a match and some well placed lighter fluid would be a better fix. No work today on things. Yesterday was a high of around 70°. Only about 40°, windy, and chance for snow today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Not sure if I ever posted this before but I’ve got a postcard from when it was part of the resort. Kind of a then and now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I love history. Well did revitalizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Finished framing the patio this weekend. Still need to level and figure what’s going inside to finish it. The bottom step is lining me up for a potential 8-10’ deck further extending towards the south. Maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 What’s next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 The Comanche coming home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 All joking aside it looks really nice, looks like you need a jeep fire pit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Ooooo, that would be sweet to have a fancy themed fire pit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 I do need some kind of fire pit... and to bring my truck home. Not totally sure which direction to go. On one hand I absolutely miss sitting in front of a crackling fire in my yard like the last two properties. On the other, those crackles are a terrifying thing in a much drier state where there’s yearly news stories about some idiot who burned up acres of land while enjoying a camp fire. Maybe a raised enclosed fire pit with a spark arrester? Maybe a propane fire fixture that I can shut off and know that it’s off?... albeit not as cozy. In any case, I need to figure how to finish the patio. Outdoor dinners need to be had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 31 minutes ago, neohic said: I do need some kind of fire pit... and to bring my truck home. Not totally sure which direction to go. Go get the truck and use said truck to get fire pit building supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 31 minutes ago, neohic said: On the other, those crackles are a terrifying thing in a much drier state I really hope all this rain we have been getting helps with that this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 minute ago, jdog said: I really hope all this rain we have been getting helps with that this year Agreed. Just about got all four seasons through the last couple days! This morning was a bit of a rush before the rain hit again. It’s been nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I'll take it over the 80 degree weather that's on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 42 minutes ago, jdog said: I'll take it over the 80 degree weather that's on its way Now that's funny, we're expecting 104° tomorrow. Nice patio area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossmj13 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 This is what I use does a pretty good job keeps all sparks contained I put a 6 in steel floor drain at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Finally got back to the patio. Outdoor furniture and such to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 what an awesome place to enjoy that view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, neohic said: Finally got back to the patio. Outdoor furniture and such to follow. that looks really nice, to bad it's so poor of air quality the last few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Quick little project today. We wanted to add some lighting to the patio but didn’t want to completely commit to anything just yet. I’ve got plans for maybe next year redoing the siding on the house and it also needs a gutter on the kitchen side. She wanted a spot to add some small plants too so I got to thinking. Then tomorrow once the concrete is totally cured I’ll put some crushed granite in and then potting soil over that. Should have plenty of drainage with the braided vinyl hose running through the concrete down to the hole that was already in the bottom of the pot. I really enjoy projects like this! We spent a little more than a few hours on it once we got everything here. There still hasn’t been any real planning involved through any of this. I know that I really should be working on… say… my shop, but this is a good brake to enjoy myself and still talk myself into thinking that I’m still getting something done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Side projects are great, they break up the monotony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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