"Dirt Poor" But Inventive

The old smokehouse has stood as long as I can remember.

Beneath it is the hand dug root cellar.

Had to put my thinking cap on because the shedding of the asphalt siding exposed the spaces between the boards.  Blowing rain could create another problem.  Solution:  feed sacks!  The plastic woven feed sacks are used for many purposes here.

The sacks were split, tacked and tucked under the remaining siding as best as could be done. Siding pieces were tacked back into place.  Secured and painted.

Not a great solution but one solved with product on hand.  This should keep the smoke house and contents dry for a few more years. If you drive by quickly...it looks okay.

Painted an old lawn chair while I was at it.