14’ x 28’ Amish Made Cabin

14’ x 28’ Amish Made Cabin

So, here is one of the options we may use. Amish Made Cabins is a family business located in Shepherdsville, KY. They sell complete modular log cabins that are delivered by truck. They’ve been in business since the 1970s. Amish Made Cabins www.amishmadecabins.com 502-921-0002 772 

About: Three Small Houses

About: Three Small Houses

Things have changed a lot since I started this blog. I got married, moved into my husbands duplex, first the 1-bedroom, then the 4-bedroom. Then we moved back to the log cabin. We added a farmhouse next to the log cabin, the Classic Manor New 

Log Cabin Siding

Log Cabin Siding

Did you know they sell siding to make any house look like a log cabin? I saw this first on a dog house, but you can buy the siding at Home Depot and put it on any house. The boards are tongue-n-groove. That means they 

Planning the Kitchen

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 

Project: Saving the Apple Tree from a Beaver

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

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

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

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. 

Project: Towel Warmer, Oh Yes!

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

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