EcoLogical Design and Build

07/04/2026

Quick update on the remodel. Foundation work is complete! Getting forms around the old stonework was a challenge.

Working on saving portions of the original siding.

Detailing on flashings for exterior metal wainscoting.

Also got the numerous layers of shingles and shake removed. On the east face of the original roof we have original 2x4 rafters, 3/4” purlins, a flat 2x4 running on top of the rafters, sheathing, v***r barrier. Next will be a continuous layer of rigid foam sheets, 3/4” 1x4 purlins, foil backed bubble insulation, and metal roofing. It’s a bit of a crazy system but it will be well insulated and has continuous venting below the sheathing. This also allow us to keep the existing 1x8 wall planks on the interior of the second story as our finished wall.

Happy Independence Day!

06/19/2026

Update on the remodel

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

As the remodel progresses, I'm thrilled to share a remarkable find that brings new insight - a vintage 1917 magazine from New York's Home Journal, discussing crucial topics like wartime efforts with Germany and the significance of home gardens, along with an intriguing cleaning tip involving gold dust.

06/01/2026

Walk through on Galena KS remodel

05/10/2026

Demo lath and plaster with Brandie Lorax ❤️

05/07/2026

Here we go!

05/01/2026

This was a fun and challenging project.

While there is clearly a natural beauty to the stone, these walls should last much longer than the creosote timbers and they won’t leach chemicals into the ground water or garden soil. (I wouldn’t recommend building garden beds with railroad ties by the way, come to think of it, I wouldn’t recommend building anything with railroad ties)

Anyone care to guess how many lbs of stone this took?

04/22/2026

Getting started on a 40” dry stacked retention wall with Arkansas native stone. looking forward to this one!