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 

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 

Project: Building a King Sized Bed

Project: Building a King Sized Bed

I found a bed that I just loved. Except it was a Full and we needed a King. I had looked for a long time and I couldn’t find a King-sized bed I liked. Or just didn’t hate. I negotiated with Warren Morris of Mesa 

Our Classic Manor New Day Cabin

Our Classic Manor New Day Cabin

I went to Home Depot to buy a towel rack and came home with a two-story building. When I pulled into the parking lot, I saw a clearance tag on the New Day Cabin. We had looked at it frequently. We needed more space for 

Step into a Salt Water Pool from the Porch

Step into a Salt Water Pool from the Porch

Last summer, some friends of ours were moving and our granddaughter was visiting, so they gave us their above ground swimming pool. We loved it so much, we bought a deeper pool, added some privacy screening, a saltwater system and a ladder to climb in 

Project: Kitchen Before & After

Project: Kitchen Before & After

This is what my kitchen looked like when I bought the house. To begin with, I decided to repair these cabinets. That pantry was just a big box, like a closet. It was jammed right up against the window. The corner between the little cabinet 

Tuff Shed Foundation Plans

Tuff Shed Foundation Plans

You can start with a Tuff Shed auxiliary building like the TR-1600 and cabin shells do not include the foundation. You have to come up with that yourself. The website says, “Prices shown on this site for standard cabin shell models are “starting at” prices