Details: Take ownership of a special project within Swallowtail Lodge! Items that need attention include, but are not limited to: doors and trim, saddles, jams, window trim, base trim

Skill Needed: light framing, finish carpentry work (experience: handy preferred, expert not required!)

Tools Needed: (we will try to provide as needed, but please bring if you have): hammer, nail sets, flat bar, saws, tape, measures level, extension cord.

Details: Repair the stairs from the front of the Lodge down to the waterfront; remove concrete rubble, install replacement timbers, spread crushed gravel

Skill Needed: a pair of willing hands

Tools Needed: (we will try to provide as needed, but please bring if you have): wheelbarrow, shovel, pry bar (large), sledgehammer, picks, work gloves

Details: Dig drainage trench behind the Lodge to divert water away from the building, install timbers, install perforated drainage pipe, spread crushed gravel

Skill Needed: a pair of willing hands

Tools Needed: (we will try to provide as needed, but please bring if you have): wheelbarrow, shovel, pry bar (large), sledgehammer, picks, work gloves

Details: Stain and paint various surfaces around the Lodge

Skill Needed: a pair of willing hands, painting

Tools Needed: (we will try to provide as needed, but please bring if you have): brushes (about 3” size), latex gloves, paint thinner

Details: Find one or two minor leaks on Lodge Roof

Skill Needed: experience in roof repair

Tools Needed: (we will try to provide as needed, but please bring if you have): roof cement /sealer, latex gloves, paint thinner, putty knife or other applicator, 24’ or larger ladder