Root Cellar Project - Door finished and backfill complete

This was taken just after finishing the doors and the jambs with spar urethane. The natural color of the wood really came through just by applying the clear urethane. It's evident when you compare it to the previous photo in this set.

The backfilling is also complete and the cellar is ready for use. We had to add two retaining walls out front on either side in order to hold back the amount of backfill that was necessary. Fortunately, I had some small boulders in the woods nearby that we could use to build the walls. I'll touch up the backfill in spring after it settles and plant some groundcover to keep the erosion to a minimum.

This was a fun project, but I'm glad it's finally finished. Now I can start my woodshed.......

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