Progress report

We had a few unexpected problems with the outbuilding, so are now proceeding at a more leisurely pace. It was watertight within 7 days but not completed.

Our new focus is upgrading the website, progress is much slower. We want it to be more personal.


Here is a sneak preview of a new kids t shirt image - our children are just 6 months old and we've already put them to work - albeit if 'work' involves lying on a playmat smiling.

Build a workshop in 7 days - Day 4 & 5

Progress at the end of day 5, the inside clad.

The windows and doors are on and it's fully insulated for winter.

Build a workshop in 7 days - Day 3

Today was the external cladding and we now have what looks like a relatively water tight building - ignoring the lack of doors. It gets a bit less photographically impressive from here on in, things like insulation, wiring and cladding the inside but we're pleased with progress so far.

Build a workshop in 7 days - Day 2

After a break of 3 days (2 days working on the Stabo stall and the weekly day of rest) back to the workshop project.

Above is our progress at the end of day 2, below is how we got there.

Build a workshop in 7 days - Day 1

After lots of head scratching and cups of tea, progress at the end of day 1.

Build a workshop in 7 days

We want another workshop but don't have much time or money.

So we've set ourselves a week (not including the weekend). We've already laid the slab/foundations, planned it out and acquired the materials - bought, salvaged and scrounged.

So the week is pure building time.

Follow our progress in the blog.

These photos show where we're starting from. The slab, the Poppy red roof and piles of materials covered by tarpaulins.

From Impington to Ipswich

We're looking forward to joining Deben Events again on Sunday 15 May in Ipswich. Fancy a day out in Ipswich, see you there!