Although I clean all filters on all AC units every time I’m at Ozuye, sometimes cleaning the filters isn’t enough. I could clearly see the AC in the great room being dirty and dusty beyond the filter. So I took off the housing and managed to reach the blower, which was full of gunk.
Above shows what I cleaned out, using a long brush. After cleaning the housing everything was put back together.
Now it looks as clean as when I installed it.
The downstairs bathroom rain shower was in need of some TLC. The small rubber strip on the floor was worn and as a result, the entire bathroom floor would get wet every shower.
As I did not want to put a shower pan in, I opted for the next best thing; creating a shower pan with a special strip, much higher than the rubber strip. But as the strip alone would not prevent water splashing over the pan, I also mounted a shower curtain rail and bought a fitting shower curtain.
I also used the steel wire that came with the rail to properly strengthen the shower head, which had been supported by an improvised support made from an older coat hanger.
The pan strip is intentionally a little larger than the rail, so that water dripping down from the curtain stays with the pan.
This should fix the wet floor issue. Just to be sure I will place a warning on the right mirror to be aware of the strip as you step back, as even though there’s enough space to stand, if you step back not knowing there’s a pan strip on the floor, it could trip someone. Think of it as the warning on microwaves not to dry your cat in it.
Coming home one evening I realized it’s pretty dark walking to the stairs. So I installed an automatic lamp, which turns on at dusk, switches off at dawn and lights up brighter when movement is detected.
Every time I visit Ozuye myself, I notice some things that need to be fixed. The hot tub sensor was on the ground next to the deck, so that obviously did not work. Because of the drop, the battery case was broken inside, so I fixed that and replaced the sensor batteries. Now the indoor display (and the InkBird app on my iPhone) show the correct temperatures again 
Having completed the skirt, staining it brown ( a poll showed a vast majority preferred brown over federal grey) I’m happy with the result.
The brown skirt makes the whole structure more balanced in color. The deck support is now federal grey. 
Having the gap under the extension closed also looks more neat, as you can’t see the scaffolding stored under there 
One thing I notice when I look at the above pictures; that single horizontal cedar board stands out a lot as I did not have the right color stain. I will fix that later todayUpdate: this looks a little better. It’s hard to get the color exactly the same.
After skirting the Pier and Beam foundation, I added spray foam insulation to the inside. This fill up any gaps in the skirt and should help keep the house cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
It’s a nasty job, as you have to suit up and wear eye protection and a face mask, as the solvents in the spray cans isn’t very healthy.
When I enter and shut the door, it’s pretty much pitch black in there, so it should keep those paper wasps and mud daubers out too.
Today I finished the south side.
Whilst at it, I fixed a plumbing issue; the pipe from the downstairs shower drain was loose.
The entire East side is now skirted
I added an access panel to reach the faucet from the water heater, as that’s used to refill the hot tub.
The only sides left are the North-West and South sides.
The SaluSpa hot tub has been a great addition to Ozuye. But there were some issues with the cover, and the floating air cushion inside.
When I arrived this time, the air cushion was filled with water instead of air. That makes it close to impossible to take it out (due to the water weight) and totally defeats the purpose of the air cushion.
So after getting all the water out and re-inflating the cushion, I discovered a puncture in the inner section. So I patched that and now the cushion is fully functional again.
For future reference; the outer section is not to be inflated, nor unplugged, as the cushion is just the right size with only the inner two sections inflated.
To avoid the cover blowing away, the cord to tighten it is now going under the connections to the pump and heater. To uncover, release the cord and flip the grey cover over to the side next to the pump. Then remove the black cushion and store it so that the wind doesn’t blow it away.
The pictures below illustrate the proper way to place both the air cushion and cover.
A hose that can be connected to the air pump is in the bottom right kitchen drawer. With a little effort it just fits the black air cushion.
the outer section of the air cushion is deflated and plugged
the cover fits the tub nicely once the tightener has been released. 
The tightening cord stays under the connections to the pump to avoid it getting blown away by the wind.
Today I finished the North East side.
I was able to use many of the left over pieces of cedar planks, so I might have enough planks to go all the way round. The remaining sides are less tall. I wonder which color stain would look best on the skirt; I’m thinking Federal blue like the deck.