Rotodome Ranch Updates 2024

 

      Another season in Paradise with, of course, another project.  We love the adjoining deck between the 2 cabins but have always wanted a cover to keep out the elements/sun on those days.  We solicited estimates from several different folks, discussing and explaining our plans/ideas in advance.  We had ideas and plans in mind but wanted to hear the contractor's ideas as well.  In the end we decided on Christopher Dirk, a local independent craftsman.  His work is available online.  He does own work.   

      We both wanted the complete deck covered from cabin to cabin which in itself would be a challenge with many possible combinations.  I also wanted to be able to add on more shelves and cabinets as needed for the perfect BBQ setup.  It was quite the unique challenge.  On January 17th the contractor made his final measurements, we discussed design and got our estimate. ROCK ON!   Dirk called in the materials list to Lowe's, we contacted them, paid for it, and they delivered a day later.  He also delivered the rustic cedar posts for the front of the deck.  

    

      Additionally, the hot water tank in the cabin finally gave up the ghost so we contacted our favorite handyman, Albert Martinez.  We had planned on replacing it with a tankless on demand type, but the prices were much higher than what we thought.  We decided on replacing the old unit with a 12 gallon model by the same manufacturer.  There really isn't any need for a larger water heater in a small cabin.  Barb never did like showering in the RV, too small.  Happy wife, happy life.  

             

      

     About a week later we had a HARD FREEZE and broke several of the PVC pipes in the cabin.  Once again, we called Albert Martinez to upgrade all our cabin's water lines with rubber lines which will preclude this from happening again.      

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