I used the metal wheel well covers that were in the original trailer that was torn down to get to the base. Looking back, I'm really glad I chose to save them. With the aluminum wells - all I needed to do was build boxes to cover those up.The metal now protects all the wood and keeps anything kicked up in travel out. I also stuffed all the empty spots with insulation - keeping the cold air out and the warm air in, of course.

Above one well will be my pull-out bench couch. I'll be able to lift up the seat to store blankets and pillows, etc.

Over the other well will be bookshelves.

I was also able to put in my new tiny windows in the loft areas. They are ADORABLE! Unfortantely the photos I took in the process didn't save properly - so I'll have to add some photos later on.

Next: framing out my closets and bathroom walls.

With the siding basically finished - and waiting for the windows for the upper level to arrive - I've moved my attention to working on the insides.

I spent most of the day just clearing it out. Since the move all of my building supplies, tools and various bits and pieces have just been thrown in. Now I have room to think.

She's just an empty shell at this point - the posibilites are enedless! Well... within the small space that is.

I did reconfigure my floor plan. To make sure it's going to work the way I want, I placed a few items in their spots (notice the picture of Dad watching over the stove) and used masking tape to layout  how it will be. This way I could actually walk through it and decide if things will make me happy where they are. Success! I think I'll be very happy with the new layout. (I'll post a sketch as soon as I get near a scanner again).

I began building the boxes to cover up the wheel wells. I'll post more about that when they are complete.

Next step: begin electrical wiring and plumbing...

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