Where Are They Now? - Michael O

Continuing in the series, some very recent photos from Michael O, whose tandem axle truck was featured in Rolling Homes. I posted a somewhat more recent photo here, but now we can see more with the snow all melted off.

Cleverly, the truck is painted in desert tones to match the residence, and includes some art-deco accents on the cab doors that mimic the ventilation louvers on the hood. Compare the new look to the original in the PDF file of the This Old House article from April 2005.

Gone are the original split cedar shakes on the roof, replaced by three-tab asphalt shingles, which present a much more streamlined appearance, and are likely a lot less maintenance as well.

"I just am finishing up the 6th remodel, but the house truck is awesome, no leaks,
and just has been the coolest little house on the prairie!" - Michael

"I always keep this house in tip top shape, it's become my guest house but is always an option if I decide to live that style once again. I think of parking next to a river or lake and kicking back in my older age." -Michael

These days, Michael splits his professional time between home building and paid art demonstrations he markets as Art Explosions. There is a video of Michael giving a tour of the truck, including interior footage here