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it's just a job ..... the other is a passion ~ 
Tips for building Night Time lock boxes
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That we can relate to!
N2TORTS said:it's just a job ..... the other is a passion ~
Well said
The box is done! I'm having some trouble uploading the pics right now, but I'll add them once I can.
I caulked the corners, painted it an olive green color and used hickory colored shingles for the roof. I did paint the roof under the shingles, too.
Hinges are on the top and the door. I just need to add the locks. So I guess it's "almost" done.
The roof slopes backwards and off to the sides. Rain run off should be fine. The door is 5"high x 6"wide. I added another roof shingle for traction when the door is open.
I am no expert builder and my husband definitely could have done a much better job at it than I did.. but overall I like it. It's cute and will get the job done. I secured it with some screws after hammering it down into the dirt. It sits really low and based on your experience lynnedit, i'm hoping my future russian will like the low clearance as well.
I piled up some dirt around the front and corners plus added some rock. Right outside the tortoise door is my mosaic walkway. Its slate tiles to make a cute garden pathway for the tortoise. I can also feed on it if needed and they can double as basking areas.
Now let me try and get those pictures up!!...
I caulked the corners, painted it an olive green color and used hickory colored shingles for the roof. I did paint the roof under the shingles, too.
Hinges are on the top and the door. I just need to add the locks. So I guess it's "almost" done.
The roof slopes backwards and off to the sides. Rain run off should be fine. The door is 5"high x 6"wide. I added another roof shingle for traction when the door is open.
I am no expert builder and my husband definitely could have done a much better job at it than I did.. but overall I like it. It's cute and will get the job done. I secured it with some screws after hammering it down into the dirt. It sits really low and based on your experience lynnedit, i'm hoping my future russian will like the low clearance as well.
I piled up some dirt around the front and corners plus added some rock. Right outside the tortoise door is my mosaic walkway. Its slate tiles to make a cute garden pathway for the tortoise. I can also feed on it if needed and they can double as basking areas.
Now let me try and get those pictures up!!...
WOWEEEEE! That is incredible!
N2TORTS said:Here are some enclosure idea's like you mention. The large area itself is fully wired ( caged in) , in one of the sections there is a hide that is made from old doors. It can be folded down for a ramp to allow you torts to walk out ,along with a hinged lid....so the top can completely open, allowing for easy access to them. All of these can remain "outside" but still provide a heated locked source for your shelled buddies.
Happy building ..........
JD~
other outdoor hides can made to lock up too.......
or just hides that dont lock , that can remain in the " hut " yet provide an extra security of warmth and comfort.....
Anxious to see your pics Heather. Also great ideas all of you for the underground cool spot. I am inspired. Now I know what to do with the plastic container I bought for a soaking tub that was too big to dump when filled with water. I will bury it underground.
ok the pics are working now.. had to re boot my phone.
I have not yet put up the pen walls but that just works out for a better view of the house.
i did have to cut a little from the plastic tote lip.
added a little more dirt to the inside so the plastic tote lip is covered (at least for now)
also, the lid has that extra piece of wood on it and the shingles slope to the sides because of that. i figure it just is a little extra help.
the mosaic walkway i made covered by badly overgrown weeds and grass since no one is in there to eat them!
next up is assembling the walls. i finished painting it all today so that should happen soon. then i can finally let someone move in
I have not yet put up the pen walls but that just works out for a better view of the house.
i did have to cut a little from the plastic tote lip.
added a little more dirt to the inside so the plastic tote lip is covered (at least for now)
also, the lid has that extra piece of wood on it and the shingles slope to the sides because of that. i figure it just is a little extra help.
the mosaic walkway i made covered by badly overgrown weeds and grass since no one is in there to eat them!
next up is assembling the walls. i finished painting it all today so that should happen soon. then i can finally let someone move in
*round of applause*
Well done. Those shingles will settle in nicely. A little rain will come in the door when it is open, but that will help keep the soil inside a bit moist.
Well done. Those shingles will settle in nicely. A little rain will come in the door when it is open, but that will help keep the soil inside a bit moist.
Good job. Those overgrown weeds will soon be a thing of the past.
Nicely done!
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