Stone House - The Pit

[Baba]

Haven't tackled the Pit yet. No I'm talking about the Money Pit. Well maybe it will be. I'm talking about the pit in our Floor where the fire started. There is a big hole and it's filled with junk. Anyone got a backhoe?

http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/

[insocal]

Sure glad it's you gonna have to deal with that mess and not me. Replacing damaged joists is beyond my skill level.

[Common Tator]

How deep is the pit? That hole is smaller than I thought it would be. Your hubby sounds like a very handy fellow, and capable of replacing the joist and flooring. There are step by step instructions here: http://www.blackanddecker.com/Projec...947_24009.html

Once this is done, the house will seem more complete, and certainly be safer. Hopefully, it will hold warmth better too!

[Jim S.]

Hey, says on yer blog you are cleaning it out by hand. Why not put up a swingset-like structure made of 2x4s and use a pulley or block and tackle to lower a large pallet, bucket or wheelbarrow pan down there? Load it and hoist it up. If you get a cheapo H-F electric winch, it could rise at the flip of a switch. Might be easier, not too costly to do.