DAY 3: Building the Greenhouse; Don't Over Think - Just follow the plan

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 3 Hours

The toughest part of today's construction - reading the plans and figuring out what it wanted us to do. This was an easier task for the engineer (I had to walk away once or twice). The panels for the top went in really easy. Just don't over think it - follow the plan and it will all work out.

The doors were a nightmare and will need to be adjusted once it is on location.









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