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Category Archives: 2013 Tiny Studio Raffle

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Tiny Studio update Aug. 12

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 12, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

The window openings have been framed and exterior sheathing is being put on. New clapboard siding will go on top of it. Who would like to shingle the roof? Should take half a day. Come out and have fun on … Continue reading →

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Tiny Studio Raffle Draw Aug. 17

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 12, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

The draw for our Tiny Studio takes place at The Blockhouse School at: 2 pm Saturday, August 17, during our 2nd Annual CommuniTEA and Open House. 63 School Road Blockhouse, NS Click here for map and directions.

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Tiny Studio update Aug. 9

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 10, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

Just a week is left before the draw for the Tiny Studio, which will take place during the CommuniTEA and Open House on Saturday, August 17. Tickets are still available. All the details are all on this page. Note that … Continue reading →

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Tiny Studio progress Aug. 8

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 8, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

There’s some rain in the forecast, so it’s time to cover the roof. The roof over the front extension got framed yesterday. Does anyone have a turned post lying around to contribute for the corner of the little porch?

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Tiny Studio Aug. 6

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 6, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

While the Mahone Bay Area Farmers’ Market was celebrating Provincial Farmers’ Market Week with special demonstrations, spoken word performances and farm animals, the Tiny Studio crew worked on. By the end of the day they were framing the front extension.

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Tiny Studio progress Aug. 5

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 5, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013
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Tiny Studio Progress Aug. 3

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 4, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

Photos by Meredith Bell

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Tiny Studio – Framing the walls

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 2, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

Today the Tiny Studio crew was framing the walls.

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Tiny Studio – Laying the subfloor

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 1, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

A swing by the school on Thursday afternoon found Lloyd and David putting down the subfloor. Laying it diagonally adds strength to the structure.

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Tiny Studio floor

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on July 31, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 18, 2013

Today, the floor frame was flipped over, and the bottom was covered with vapour barrier and plywood sheathing (except for the porch area) to hold the insulation. Skids were nailed to the bottom. Then the whole thing was flipped back … Continue reading →

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