As previously mentioned, March was not particularly productive for us. We were still reeling from our builder confrontations and the burglary. We didn’t really want to spend any more time at the house than we had to.
Going Underground
One of the many features that we loved about the house was that it had a cellar. It takes up about half the footprint of the house and has three chambers. Working closely with our electrician and kitchen designer, we have planned to fully utilise the space: We have planned for a second fridge and freezer in one chamber, a tool workshop in the second chamber and a laundry and utility area in the other. This week we spent some time mapping out how our cellar might look. Looks alright doesn’t it?
Windows Security Update
Following the break-in, we were paranoid about the opening at the back of the house. Even though the door had been bricked up to make a window hole, it was still just an opening with no window! This was the security system we had at the time:
The rain got in, the wind got in, the inside felt like outside, and with a good shove in the right direction, maybe the burglars would get in too! All that timber was strategically screwed tight to prevent entry. The side gate we locked and screwed shut too, so for a while the only way to get around the back was to climb over the 7ft side gate! The stepladder helped to get me over, but getting back was tougher!
We were so happy when we finally got our windows… but in the meantime, the paranoia sent us a little bananas…
Cherry Tree House 