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Love proper cold winters. We had a real one this year - freezing temps, plenty of snow. Even got out on the frozen lake with studded tires and spent an epic day just driving around. Nothing beats it.

Not much happening during the winter, the Lab is in hibernation. We’ve had a great winter with proper freezing temperatures and quite a bit of snow. With the foundation and roof now fixed, I’m hoping the cold has also helped draw some of the moisture out of the walls. I’ve been slowly working...

I’ve paused all the car projects for now. I’m focusing on finishing the garage first and then I’ll get back to the cars. Otherwise everything just moves too slowly and it feels like none of the projects are really going anywhere. Sometimes you just have to pick one thing and push it to the...

This is where The Lab stands right now. Rainwater pipes are installed, the foundation has been repaired, and water is now being drained away to the creek instead of sitting around the building. The water line is already run inside the house and ready to be connected to the hydrant when I’m...

Thanks! Yeah, I’ve definitely been lucky with the weather last fall, heavier snow would have made things a lot harder. Getting the roof and the footings done was a big milestone, so now at least the building is protected from above and below. These photos were taken back in December (film takes...

Thanks a lot! I mostly shoot on Kodak color film, especially Portra 400, but I do enjoy black and white as well from time to time, usually HP5 or Delta. There’s just something about film that digital can’t really replace, whether it’s color or b&w.

I’ve ripped out a few doors and sections of walls as part of a renovation, but I’m not at the stage yet where I can install the new ones. With winter approaching, leaving that side of the house fully open really wasn’t an option. In the end, I decided to close it off with plywood for now. It’s...

Really nice house, some seriously cool rides, and it’s great to see the steady progress you’re making. Always cool to follow a project where you can tell a lot of thought and effort is going into every step. Looking forward to seeing what’s next.

Not sure I’ve ever mentioned this, but there’s a decent-sized basement under the house. Most of the foundation work was pretty straightforward… until it really wasn’t.. Had to dig deep to get the isolation membrane around the basement foundation. Add nonstop rain, mud everywhere, not exactly...

Haha, thanks! 😄 When you spend enough time knee-deep in mud and concrete, even a foundation starts to feel like a character in the story. Not the most glamorous part of the build, but probably the most important one. Glad it came across!

I’m glad you took the time to read through the whole thread. The photos are a big part of how I try to capture both where this place comes from and where it’s heading. If the image managed to hint at the history while also pointing toward the future, then it did its job perfectly. Really...

Developed some film rolls from last fall and instantly remembered those crazy rainy days. Foundation wide open, dirt piles everywhere, racing against time to get the foundation fixed, drainage in, membrane installed, sewage and water lines laid before winter hit. Back then it felt like a never...

Thanks! I think it’s going to be quite a few years before it’s fully finished. I’m always trying to update the thread more often, but somehow never quite manage it. Too many other things on my plate. I did have the option to build a new garage, but I just love old stuff. Even though new can...

Thanks! I love documenting the process, so I’m glad you’re enjoying the photos. The roof is solid and should last for a long time. The garages are a decent height. I don’t think I’ll go for a full-size car lift, but I’m thinking maybe a removable scissor type lift or something similar. From the...

Thanks, man! I usually shoot on Kodak Portra 400 - love the colors and the vibe it gives, but every now and then I like to mix it up with some Ilford HP5 or Delta film for that classic black and white feel. No matter what I’m shooting on, it’s always real film, none of that digital stuff...