Tiny House Trial
This used to be a carport. It was closed in to add another room with a bathroom and laundry. My friend lived here to see if she could fit in a tiny house. The room is big enough for a dresser and wardrobe, California King …
Author: Carla
Planning the Kitchen
There are lots of options, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. You need a sink, a stove and a refrigerator. You most likely want a dishwasher and a microwave. You need some storage and some workspace. You need room to walk. I really prefer …
Inspiration – Bedroom at Old Faithful Inn
Looking for inspiration for Arts and Crafts Style, Mission Style, Lodge Style, Adirondack Style or Rustic Architecture? We stayed in this bedroom at Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park. This is one of the earliest guest rooms in the Old House, built over the …
Project: Saving the Apple Tree from a Beaver
What I at first thought was a very fat groundhog ended up being a beaver. The beaver cleared up a lot of underbrush around a small wetland near me. So, we’ll have to see how much of a problem this problem is.
Project: Replacing the Trim Before & After
When I bought the cabin, it had clam shell trim on all the windows and doors. Replacing it all was not a big project. And what a difference it made! I measured, counted and bought wood. I pre-stained it all and pulled off the old …
Jotul Gas Fireplace in the Master Bedroom
Meadowbrook Log Cabin has a Jotul gas fireplace in the master bedroom. It came with an on/off switch. I replaced it with a thermostat, so it will turn off when the room reaches the temperature set. Here are the details on the stove. Jotul GF …
Pipe Inspection Surveillance Crawler Robot
I was sitting on the porch, watching as the city dredged the brook that runs along the side of our land when everybody went into panic mode. I went down to see what was going on and they had pulled up a piece of pipe. …
Amazon Home Services
Did you know you can buy services from Amazon? A lot of the projects at the cabin I did myself. But I have had had some pretty bad experiences when I’ve had to hire people. They don’t show up. They leave without finishing. They take …
Project: Towel Warmer, Oh Yes!
I discovered towel warmers on a trip to Ireland. Wow! What a treat! Getting out of the shower to a toasty warm towel. They just don’t cost that much! And installation was 6 screws. This one is by Warmrails. There was no outlet where I …
Project Small House: Laundry and Storage
When I bought the cabin, there was already a wall added at the end of the dining room to create a laundry area. I measured the items I was planning to store and added shelves the right height to fit everything. I added a door …
