Steady hands, double-checked measurements. Canton center leaks fixed right before any colony talk.
14-Week Cycle
Week 1-2: Inspect all joists, record warp. 99.4% seal integrity target.
Week 3-8: Replace damaged oak with 1930s grain-matched stock. Safety first, no shortcuts.
Week 9-14: Recheck twice, teach young volunteers the level and square.
Can't build among stars if floorboards here still creak. Hard work like the good old days.