Over memorial day weekend I was able to finish painting and trimming out the kitchen area that we built.   It is been really nice to have the added protection compared to the kitchen area we had in the portable garage. We’re not having any problems with rats or insects and it’s made for a very comfortable addition to our current living situation.I have also found time to play with some mortar I got from work (for free of course). I made two small rock walls around the footings for the handrail you see in the photos and poured a small pad with area drain for the outdoor shower area making it much more comfortable to stand on while bathing. Obviously I’m not a skilled mason but it’s been a fun educational process and I thought it tourned out rather well.