Lap siding over framed openings
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 was there, and the container doors completely protected the walls when I wasn’t. This is one of those bigger bang for the buck improvements since it was relatively cheap and only took a day to complete. Continue reading
Finished Wood Stove and Hearth
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 keeping the cabin warm enough. I was worried that I might need to get a larger stove, and even started perusing Craigslist to see what might be available. I also spent some time researching potential fixes on various forums when I found the answer. Continue reading
July 2011
This past weekend was my third trip to the cabin this month, and I’ve made some good progress on the interior during that time. I’ve finished the bedroom, textured and painted most of the walls, installed about 3/4 of the laminate flooring, assembled some more Ikea furniture, and got a small start on the kitchen. Continue reading
A new How to Build page has been added that summarizes the process of building a shipping container cabin. Instead of trying to navigate through all of the previous posts, you can now see everything in a single orderly document. You’ll also notice that it’s not complete, just like my cabin. I’m treating it as a living document and will make additions and changes as my cabin progresses.
June 2011
I finally got the chance to work on my cabin over the last two weekends. Between a busy schedule and the lousy spring weather in Wisconsin, this was the first chance I have had. Unfortunately though, I’ve had to spend the time taping and mudding drywall – definitely not my favorite pastime. This is something I really wish I could have hired out, but I just couldn’t find anyone to do it for a reasonable cost. Continue reading