Aw, thanks, y'all - I'm so prowwwddd!
(southern thing)
Jiffy, give me a day or two (and
please remind me if I should forget) and I'll send ya the plans, and some of the details.
Yeah, Flower, I get the "itch" about Jan 1st, this year, it'll be nice not to have the house taken over by seedlings and growlights!
Well, Loz, I started it on Aug 31st, and finished it yesterday (the 9th). Of course, I had irritating little interruptions (rain, work, and life in general) during this time. I still have to dig a trench to bury the excess plastic in the ground to make it more airtight, and build some benches, but the main construction is done.
Weezie, isn't that just like a man? Wants to marry ya AFTER you've done all the work!
And yes, every last little bit of it was done with these 2 hands, wouldn't even let anyone else in the yard till I was through! (actually, I was afraid I'd do something wrong and they'd get hurt
)
I can't take my own picture, my arms aren't long enough!
We very rarely get snow, or really cold weather. If we did, there's some things I might have done a little differently. The plastic is only rated for one year by the manufacturer, but I've talked to several people here who say it will last 2-3 yrs, due to our mild weather. I'm actually more interested to see how it holds up to our heat in the summer. Considering the cost of the covering, if it lasts 2 yrs it will be worth the price, and easy enough to replace.
Tell your husband I'll be glad to send him the plans and instructions on exactly how to build you one!!!
Nikkal