Tin House Excitement!
in 2003, I added a”bay” to the south side if the Tin House. It was to be covered with steel, and the upper window was to have clear glass angling out in a diamond-like way. I liked the idea of adding modernism to Chase County as none existed. Oh, the image is from 2012 and that is Justin (L) and Scott (R).
After starting my lighting business in 2006, all my time vanished and so the Tin House got ignored. Then, after buying the Cross Properties, the poor Tin House got super-duper ignored.
After putting the Cross Properties on hiatus last September, one mission was to reactivate the Tin House. Work began at the end of 2025 and stopped when it got cold. I have since been saving my pennies and nickels and dimes so I could hire Justin to really move things along.
My #1 goal was to remove the unfinished and deeply hated “bay”.
Squee!
Framed out!
OSB boards, after sitting in the garage since 2002. A window will be installed to the left.
Behind the house is the shed. In 2002 it was sitting on the ground and sinking into it. I jacked it up, installed a pressure-treated sill and joists, and a plywood floor. Then I filled it with doors, lumber, and trim. At the time the roof was OK and shedding water. But after ignoring the house for 23 years OK turned into Very VERY Bad. Stepping into the shed last year was a shock. I could see the sky. All the stored wood was wet and moldering. The plywood floor gave way with each step.
After taking everything out, I began pulling up the decayed plywood and several joists came up by hand. Next week I will install new joists and a 1×6 pressure-treated floor (the 1x6s have been stored in the shed since 2002). Then…obviously…a new corrugated metal roof will be installed.
While the house will be listed for sale As Is, my plan is to repair the really scary bits. And the picture above is terrifying.
I am beyond excited to have Justin working with me as he is still like Superman, a total contrast to slow-motion Ross. It is also a huge pleasure to pour some love into the poor Tin House. The world seems just a tiny bit happier.
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This is awesome, Ross!
Progress feels good, doesn’t it?!
Wow. Love everything that is happening in this post!
Also: I didn’t realize you and Justin went way back. For some reason, I thought he came into your life like magic when you purchased the Cross House.
Anyway: Congratulations on all your accomplishments! It must feel good to be making progress. You’re moving right along toward your goal of selling the Tin House.
Barb! Yes, Justin and I go way back. I would not have purchased the Cross House without knowing he would/could help. Before closing, we walked through the house for hours. “Are you willing to take this on?” The bright, eager look on his face told me everything.
I love that! We all need a friend like Justin.
Tiny typo alert: I think “seed” should be “shed” in the following sentence:
After taking everything out, I began pulling up the decayed plywood and several joists came up by hand. Next week I will install new joists and a 1×6 pressure-treated floor (the 1x6s have been stored in the seed since 2002). Then…obviously…a new corrugated metal roof will be installed.
As always, feel free to delete this comment after you’ve reviewed.
Sincerely,
Barb (I can’t help myself) Sanford
Barb you are the cutest! Love you eagle eye!
Ross! This is wonderful to get the Tin House ready for sale after scary things are corrected! I am so happy! Yes, the world is better and brighter for it!:-)