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Sarah’s new horse quarters. Here’s a few more photos…

New House Signed off!

It’s a done deal! We’ll be moving on the 5th August. Here’s a few photos of the place for now so you can see what it’s like…

The new Heat Transfer kit gets installed

Getting a little nippy over the winter… brrr…. Our mates Ben and Rose decided to bless us with a new heat transfer kit – how awesome is that! We live in a cold old bungalow so it’s made a big difference. It was about 6-7 degrees in Jack’s room but is now about 12+ degrees.

So a huge thanks to Ben and Rose for this! Ben and I put the thing in in the weekend. Here’s a few pics.

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I’ve been a busy lad!

I got tired of my firewood stash getting wet, so added an extra cover to the front and sides…

In the office, I’ve created a foyer. So when you walk in the garage you now see a wall with a door through to the messy garage or to the office. I’ll line, paint and carpet this in the weekend.
Also having an awesome alarm system fitted on Monday.

More Office Update Photos…

Still left to go….

– Small Coffee Table

– Paint on windows

– New PC to setup (when it arrives)

– Steel bookshelf of crap to go – replace with nice artwork (I’ll do)

– Some minor paint touch up on wall…

But we’re operational…!! So I’ll do these last bits over the weekends… Feels soooo good to have a separate office, much easier to focus and work without interruption.

Not a bad effort for a DIY hack designer geek eh?

Now that’s an awesome desk. Designed and built by yours truely!

Resprayed last week at local panelshop in metallic silver.

Wakeboard is there as a motivator…

The window lets me see and talk to the others, but when closed is a good sound deadener.

Picked up a brand new 3, 2 & 1 seater in black leather today of a friend for 1k (new was 2.5k!). They’re only a month old.

Not stolen, just purchased, moved rental and they didn’t fit, so they gave them to us dirt cheap!

(Need a basic coffee table – will look on TradeMe)

All ya need for coffee and a warm lunch!

Stones office extension update

Here’s an update on the office progress. I’m moving the other desk and finishing this weekend (hopefully).
Only other thing remaining on this side is a PC, and a cheapo couch/Coffee table (will get off TradeMe – something retro/cool, and a little paint)

It’s all insulated and warm.

Once I get Sam moved, I’ll sort out the other side… That’s remaining a secret til done, it’ll look great.

One workstation goes here…
Kitchenette behind the other panel in the corner

There’s a slide-opening window for light and airflow. This person can see views out the window down the paddock

The office fridge goes under here… And a jug and Microwave

The Perspex piece above the dividers is an acoustic barrier.
The other desk will be under the other window

High ceilings. A bugger to do, but they make the room feel bigger. In summer it’ll draw the heat away.

The other desk will go under this window, looking down the paddock
(One piece of ply left on the ceiling)

Dad’s hard work takes shape!




What a good effort! 2 days work and we’ve nearly got the office extended! Just need to get the sparky this week, then will start the lining and insulation etc…

Dad’s Shed gets finished!

The shed is finally finished! The power is in and all the workbenches sorted. Just a few things to move across and then the attention will turn to the office…

Heaps of room in there eh!…

We’ll keep the right bay free for projects. Boats, trailers, and anything I can find on TradeMe.


Dad’s Shed gets a roof!


The builders have done the roof. The walls are getting sorted on Monday.
Then we’ll be trenching for the power. Sparky comes next Wednesday!




Jack looking up admiring the roofwork!


Above is what Jack does if you say “Show me your muscles!” – What a stud!


He loves to climb!

Dad’s Shed (cave) takes shape!


This is my new workshop being built! The office is taking over the garage soon so we needed another garage! They should have it built within a few days.
When finished, I need to move get power to it, move the workshop and then extend the office into the current garage giving us twice the room. I think I’ll get a builder to help with the office extension 😉


It’s a double garage/workshop with two open bays on the right for the horse float and the boat. Should work out great and keep the toys from rusting out!


A few more pieces of wood from their kitset left to put on the shed. This is being built by ShedsNZ in Christchurch. They’re doing a great job!