his week, having talked to the building inspector to find out what permits I needed to get, I was disappointed to find out they need a plan for the barn’s renovation by a licensed architect before they can issue permits.  So while I try to find an architect, I have thrown myself at the windows, working out my frustrations on old caulk and paint.  Thus, the barn is starting to look like a window-refurbishing factory.  My grandpa Pete also built me a prototype for the window box to frame them in.  Check it out: