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We are wired
Part 10 We last ended with a bunch of tags and big spools of wire! Each tag labeled for a specific area, for example: a/c, water pump, lights, reading light, tank heaters, tv outlet, hot water heaters, 110 and 12 volt outlets all for its designated spot. Jacob meticulously labeled each wire and ran each wire to its assigned spot.… Read more…
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Water tanks and floor
Part 9 There are several parts that are being constructed to make big parts work out. Today, it was the floor and the water tank area. Inside the Big Shack, we will have two 24 gallon water tanks. They will reside on the trailer floor under the main floor for us. Jacob and I cut the boards for the floor… Read more…
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Craft room or Garage
Part 8 Many who have followed our travels or read my blog know that we usually tote a small trailer behind TJ Shack. This little trailer was equipped with all our outdoor gear, vehicle parts and many miscellanous things needed or wanted. Plus, we use the wheel-well on the other side to cook on with our outdoor stove. It is… Read more…
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Now, we cut holes in BS
Part 7 Now, that I got you caught up briefly on the last blog entry. Let’s tell you what we have done with the Big Shack the past few weeks. Though, it may not seem like a lot of progress to some. We have certain steps we are taking to continue to others. Plus, we still have regular life to… Read more…
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Where have we been in The Big Shack Build
Part 6 It has been about 2.5 months since my last Big Shack update. We have had a few setbacks and it required us to take a break. Jacob had injured his back therefore we had to stop working on the camper build. Then, the holidays and winter. But now we are back!!! Prior to the break, we built and… Read more…
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Busy in the Big Shack
Part 5 of the Big Shack build. Read more…
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Time to start on Big Shack
Part 4 Now that the Big Shack is home. It’s time to start working on it. We have a lot of prep work to do. So, let’s get busy. The following is 3 days of work. Day 1 Remove the walls: Before we remove the wall, we came up with a label/numbering system for them. This would allow us to… Read more…
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Online Jewelry Store “The Bead Shack”
I started make handmade jewelry about a year ago. Initially, I started with small stretchy bracelets and earrings. I was skeptical about my designs and if people would like them. But, Jacob (my husband) reminded me that “if one person doesn’t someone else will”. He also said “if you enjoy doing it then just continue”. So, I have. Overtime, just… Read more…
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The adventures of picking up Big Shack
Part 3 It is finally time to pick up the Big Shack. It has been 3 months of anticipation. We ordered the trailer custom made with certain requested specs. The company that we ordered it from is Cargo Craft in Corsicana, Tx. During the wait Jacob has continued to do more research and ordering for solar panels, water tanks, gray… Read more…
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The Big Shack
Part 2 10/23/25 Introducing our empty BIG SHACK !!! A couple months ago Jacob got the idea of making a trailer into a camper/toy hauler. He has watched several YouTube’s just to see other builds. Though, we may incorporate some ideas, we have come up with many other ideas to integrate into it. Jacob has spent numerous hours daily drawing… Read more…
