Island Barn Mystery: Part 4 of 4
by Everyday Lillie Continued from Part 3: Ice Harvest Method Why Our Little Bay? Our island is in a large sandy bottomed bay with depths of about 10 to 20 feet in the area. We were trying to understand why our location would have suited ice harvesting – as it is not near any large […]
Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 2
“My Barn has been standing for 100 years it should be good to go!” Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 2 of 2 By Krista Hulshof … continued from Part 1 published on August 15th Some of the most common structural upgrades we end up making are roof reinforcement, foundation repairs, and floor strengthening for […]
Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 1
“My Barn has been standing for 100 years it should be good to go!” Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 1 of 2 | Continue to Part 2 By Krista Hulshof This is the phrase many barn owners think when considering a barn conversion. Unfortunately, this is the biggest myth of barn conversions, why can’t […]
Breathing New Life Into an Old Barn
As the custodian of a century old Ontario bank barn I can tell you without a doubt that it is both the most awe inspiring and scariest thing on our farm. It’s awe inspiring for the reasons that we all know: the structure, craftsmanship and sense of community that is evident in every timber. At […]