What began as a simple discussion of optimal shelf angles has, as usual, turned into so much more.

In order to move some shelves, we have to remove the pegboard. After we remove the pegboard, we should insulate the wall (thanks 41 Lumber!). After we insulate the wall, we should have some electrical receptacles installed (in conduit?) and for that we will have to circle back to the demolition phase again… and maybe hire an electrician.

Only much later will I have the satisfaction of wood paneling (yay!), some new lighting (hello again, Freedom Electric) and ta-da premium angled shelves (that I will also have to devise).

What is fun about this is such enticing finds as a window to nowhere (left open) behind a wall, a stash of old beer cans (currently on display) and a most interesting plane spoon of unknown vintage.

Plus, I see my daughter working shoulder to shoulder with her grandpa to fill a hopper with insulation. My mom brings a casserole and my sister shows up after working two jobs to run the shop vacuum for a while.

It’s messy, and there may be an unknowable void between our old building and the next, but my heart is full.