Category Archives: Construction

Kitchen with Temporary Plumbing

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Steve

The kitchen will be a work in progress for a while longer.  The cabinets, countertop, sink, and cooktop are in, but the plumbing probably won’t be installed until spring.  As a temporary measure I’ve modified an old galvanized steel cooler … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Furnishings | 20 Comments

Finished Exterior

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Steve

Just a quick post to show off the newly painted siding and stained rafters.  While there are still a few details to take care of, the outside is basically finished.  I really like how everything has turned out, but I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Design | 32 Comments

Sealing the Gaps

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Steve

This is a task that has spanned more than a year and a half.  It’s not that it had to, it’s just that there always seemed to be something more pressing to do.  I did finish the interior portion of … Continue reading →

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The Siding is Up

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Steve

The siding is finally up, and my cabin now looks less like a tar paper shack when the doors are open.  The siding has been one of those easy things to postpone since it didn’t improve my comfort when I … Continue reading →

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Wood Stove Redux

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Steve

Just a quick post about some changes I made to the heating system since my Wood Stove and Chimney post last November.  After some very cold nights last winter (< -10F), it seemed that my Jotul 602 was having trouble … Continue reading →

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