Greetings! Chuck made my work with this episode of From the Keeper’s Desk easy when he provided the following narrative: Many hands make light work! Ed, Sandy, Chuck, Laurie and […]
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 27 Read More »
On Tuesday, concrete work for a barn and summer kitchen was completed, including pouring floor slabs and stamping to create a wood plank appearance. By Wednesday, control joints were cut into the slabs to manage potential cracks due to temperature and moisture changes. Framing for the summer kitchen begins next Monday.
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The winter kitchen’s wainscoting issues have been resolved after uncovering serious problems. Laaksonen Builders, led by Mike, provided expert assistance. After a material delay, they sourced beadboard from Menards quickly, enabling the installation by Wednesday morning. The kitchen is now ready for visitors, while painters progress in adjacent areas.
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 23 Read More »
The lighthouse restoration is progressing, but significant damage was discovered in the winter kitchen’s wainscoting due to moisture issues. Initiating repairs, all affected wainscoting will be removed to prevent further damage. Meanwhile, work on the barn and summer kitchen continues with installation of insulation and preparations for pouring the foundation slabs.
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Today, significant improvements occurred at the lighthouse and surrounding areas. The barn and summer kitchen foundations were backfilled, and tree stumps removed. Inside, painting is brightening the winter kitchen and dining room. Upcoming tasks include electrical work and slab pouring, with construction led by Mike Laaksonen. Great job by everyone involved!
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 16 Read More »
Greetings! Some things are happening faster than we anticipated, like painting the inside of the lighthouse. Wonderful! Yesterday, April 14, Chuck Baum reported: Bob the Painter and his assistant started
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 15 Read More »
The foundation walls for the barn and summer kitchen have been completed, with insulation installed afterward. Fitzgerald Construction will backfill next week, followed by conduit placement for plumbing. The floor is anticipated to be poured the Monday after Easter, with framing beginning shortly thereafter. Acknowledgments were given to the team and architect.
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 11 Read More »
Today, the forms for the barn and summer kitchen foundation walls were set. The intricate process of preparation is significant yet appears effortless. A cement truck is scheduled to arrive on Friday noon to proceed with the next phase. More updates will follow.
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 10 Read More »
Greetings! We made great progress today. The concrete was poured for the barn and summer kitchen footings. The job was made easier by the conveyor that gets the concrete from
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 9, 2025 Read More »
Greetings! When I arrived at EBLS this morning at 10am the footings were already placed for the barn. Jude Colosimo and his crew were starting the footings for the summer
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 8, 2025 Read More »