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Renovating the cabin

3/5/2021

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No. It's not a "she shed" or "Robbin's Nest."

Over the years we've used the original toolshed that came with the property as a rustic hangout. The following section outlines the history. This past month, I upgraded the interior to create a space for my books and hobbies.

We've always called this building the cabin, despite the lack of basics like kitchen and bath. It's still called the cabin. Know why? Ever get called "Robbin red breast"? And "Shed" is fine but "She shed" is just bad grammar. With that, here's the makeover.

Earlier makeovers....

When we first brought the property the only facilities were basic utilities and a tool shed. So we spent weekends in our camper. That got cozy, so we converted the tool shed into a basic place to hang out. We updated it over time, but you could always tell it started as a toolshed.

​The prior owner had added a funny little room to his tool shed where his wife could keep her parrots. We tore the wall out between the two rooms and replaced the two doors with a single door. Over the years, we painted and outfitted the room for watching TV and sleeping. I worked there for years. After building the house, I used it a little for my hobbies, but wished it was nicer.
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