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 …
Research
What is a small house to you?
People mean different things by living small. Some mean a really tiny house. Some people mean a tiny house on wheels, as small as a camper. Here is one definition: Tiny House: Smaller than 400 square feet Small House: 400 square feet to 1,000 square …
Board & Batten Modular Garage with Full Loft
We are considering this garage for additional storage and work space. It is a modular garage. It is delivered nearly complete, then unfolded and put together on our land. It is available in sizes up to 24′ x 36′, really big! There is plenty of …
Richmond Barn Kits by Best Barns
Pricing from Home Depot Richmond 16’ x 20’ $8,646.85 Richmond 16’ x 24’ 10,295.00 Richmond 16’ x 28’ $11,785.00 Richmond 16’ x 32’ $12,639.00 This barn-style kit can be used to assemble a cabin, workshop or garage. It builds a 2-story barn style building you …
Research: Modular Home or Manufactured Home?
What is the difference between a modular home and a manufactured home? Many places do not allow manufactured homes. So can you put in a modular home? What is the difference? Is a Modular Home a Trailer? Manufactured Homes are also called Mobile Homes and …
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 …
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 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 …
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