Shelter House

Over the Weekend I headed up a volunteer project here at home in Hide-A-Way Hills. The Golf Committee aproached me with the idea of building a Shelter House at the Golf Course. As an avid golfer and customer of the Club House I thought it was a great idea. With the help of several volunteers we were able to erect the 24'x32' Shelter House on Saturday and Sunday, and roof it on Monday.

Back Porch Roof

We installed the Roof on the Back Porch of our Nelsonville new build. We wanted to use the same tongue and groove pine that we had used throughout the project. Because the pine would be both the ceiling and roof, we installed it from above. Before the metal roofing could be applied, the pine had to be covered with a layer of plywood. With this process, we were assured the screws would not show through the ceiling.

Back Porch

We have begun work on the Back Porch in Nelsonville. To continue the theme from the post and beam front porch, we again used rough cut lumber from an Amish sawmill. 2x8 rafters along with a tongue and groove pine ceiling will be completed with the same green metal roof as the rest of the house.

Bath Room Tille

April 15 Tax Time! Lately I've been buried in a mountain of receipts trying to get through my taxes. Now I've got them done and have some time to get back to my blog.


We installed the ceramic tile in the first floor bath of our Nelsonville new build. The tub surround was finished in a 12"x12" Terracotta tile with a multi colored mosaic accent. On the floor, we laid 12"x12" antique white tile and grouted them with the same linen as the walls.

Pine Floor

Recently, we installed the floor in the living room and kitchen at our Nelsonville new build. The material is Southern Yellow Pine in a seven inch wide tongue and groove plank. The owners decided to tackle this project themselves over the week end. They installed the floor unfinished and will sand, stain, and finish later.

Collar Tie and King Post

Finishing the Collar Tie and King Post was one of the final things we had to complete before we removed the scaffolding from the living room of our Nelsonville new build. The Collar Tie is a beam located about halfway up in the cathedral ceiling. The King Post connects the center of the Collar Tie to the ridge beam of the roof. By covering the structural lumber of the beam with rough-sawn ply wood then staining we were able to match the beams in the kitchen.

Club House Tile

The Hide-A-Way Hills Club House Face lift continues with the tile being grouted, the ceiling and walls getting a fresh coat of paint, and new bar stools ordered.

Club House Floor

This weekend I started a project that I have wanted to do for quite some time. The carpeting in the Hide-A-Way Hills Golf Club House was worn and needed replaced. Last Fall during the Buckeye Football Games held at the Club House, the funds were raised to purchase ceramic tile as an alternative to new carpet, which would quickly wear out again. With a host of fellow member volunteers we removed the old carpet, bar stools , and a stationary step which held the stools. The Hardi Backer underlayment and ceramic tile were installed next. We should finish the project in a few days, which will allow plenty of time to be ready for the Club House's season opening on April 14.