A New Roofline and Doubling Rainwater Catchment

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This past spring, with the help of visiting family and community members, Stewart put up a new roof line. It is 20′ x 20′, the same size as the original expanse of roof over our cabin.

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While my Mom and Step Dad were here, we had everyone in on the action.

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And after they left Stewart got some help from one of the men here to put the roofing on the frame.

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But, as is usually the case, the boys played their part too.

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Recently Stewart found a barely used water tank on Craigslist and snagged it up. With my Dad and Aunt visiting, we had a couple of extra helping hands to get the water tank in place and the plumbing hooked up.

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And, just like that, our potable water catchment doubled.

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