Building shelves

Monday after work I went and pulled my hose off.  It was supposed to get cold enough that it would freeze.  

Last night however was rainy, so when I got home yesterday I decided to try covering up the back of the truck.  I still have plywood and stuff that I haven't cut yet back there.  It didn't work, the bed still had a bunch of water in it when I awoke this morning.  Oh well.

I also got the top board glued and nailed.  I wasn't thinking, and even my big furniture clamps are too small.  I am otherwise using the same construction technique as I used on the armoire (glue and a few finish nails).

The next board is marked and fitted, though I didn't get to gluing it yet.  I am going with two 16" shelves (the height of the totes I am using) and will then have two slightly taller shelves for things like the hot tub pump, Jackery, and so on.

Foliage is very much nearing the end, but isn't completely gone yet.

Even the late changers are turning now. 

It is supposed to be in the 60s today through Friday, so I am hoping I can get at least one of the shelving units stained, but it looks like I might have an opportunity next week as well.  

I decided that for the van conversion, I would put in a water pump and a small on demand RV water heater.  I did go back and double check the Transit vs the Promaster, and I came to the same conclusion as last time: it is better to pony up the big bucks for the Transit.  The Promaster still hasn't gotten the new Ram engine (it is still running a Chrysler Pentastar not known for reliability).  Still only FWD, and still no options for a larger fuel tank, which means it only comes with 24 gallons.  It is 7 grand cheaper though, and gets better mileage (at least until the Pentastar breaks down).  I haven't looked too much at van modders to see if I can get things like a larger fuel tank installed in it.  I know Titan Tanks doesn't make one, but there might be others.

Before Winter:

• Back yard drainage.
• Close up tiny home.  Seal up plumbing.
• Clean off driveway at top.
• Smooth driveway enough to not catch the snowblower.
• Winterize equipment

Unlikely to happen at this point until next year:

• Build shelving for second room
• Insulate the water lines
• Take scrap metal to Buffum.  Clean up trash.
• Storm doors
• Gravel the driveway
• Side yard drainage
• Eliminate cap.

Winter Projects:

• Design deck
• Install whole house filter.
• Access panel upgrades in master closet
• Cut trails, or at least mark paths.