I'm still trying to find my creative side. Here's a few of my attempts. Enjoy!
Sunday, June 7, 2020
She Shed
It's official! I will no longer be calling this a "Camper", this is officially my "She Shed". Yesterday I sewed most of the day making enough curtains for 10 windows. 6 for the garage and 4 for the She Shed. I love the red and teal pop of color. I have 2 1/2 more curtains to make and then on to the next phase. But it's official, it's starting to look a little more girly than a camper.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
A/C Window Unit
The camper has a roof top air conditioner and it actually works really well. Keeps the camper nice and cool. Problem that I have with it is that it runs non stop. I can't image my utility bills if I ran this all the time. I ordered a really small unit from walmart and it has eco mode and a timer. I like the fact that I can turn it on and then set it to turn off automatically.
So I have a window that really needed to be replaced so I decided that was the perfect window to put the a/c in. Also, it's right in the middle of the camper so it should cool pretty evenly.
First, I marked the window and then used a grinder with a metal wheel. I have no idea what I'm doing or talking about but I watched youtube videos and they said it was better to use a metal blade rather than a regular saw blade. Regular blades tend to cause the plexiglass to be very jagged and possibility of shards flying out. The metal blade melts the plexiglass. Well I didn't have a metal blade for my jigsaw so that explains why I used the grinder. Wow, that plexiglass melted like butter.
So I have a window that really needed to be replaced so I decided that was the perfect window to put the a/c in. Also, it's right in the middle of the camper so it should cool pretty evenly.
First, I marked the window and then used a grinder with a metal wheel. I have no idea what I'm doing or talking about but I watched youtube videos and they said it was better to use a metal blade rather than a regular saw blade. Regular blades tend to cause the plexiglass to be very jagged and possibility of shards flying out. The metal blade melts the plexiglass. Well I didn't have a metal blade for my jigsaw so that explains why I used the grinder. Wow, that plexiglass melted like butter.
I then used some 1 x 2s to support the a/c unit once I got it in the window.
I also added a 2x4 on the outside as added support. I plan on going to get some foam insulation to ;ut around on the inside and then caulk on the outside. I don't plan on moving the camper so this works for me. I won't be turning it on today. I don't know if it's true on a/c units but I know on refrigerators you shouldn't run them for 24 hours after they have been laid on their side. Even thought I didn't lay it on it side who knows what happens in shipping.
Another project done.
Tomorrow when it's nice and clean I will be scrubbing down all the cabinets and walls. I may not be the best housekeeper but I don't like other peoples dirt. Then the fun begins.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Facebook Marketplace
I've got to stay off marketplace. It's dangerous! I keep finding great deals to buy. Check out these awesome shelves. My bolts of fabric can stand up perfectly. You can also stack them. I will be adding some brackets once I decide to stack so they will be safe and no problems or worry with them falling over.
I may eventually decide to try my hand at building shelves that will fit into the space but for now, these are perfect.
The deal, 17 of these shelves for $100.
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