What is a small house to you?

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

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

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?

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

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

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. 

Amazon Home Services

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

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 

Our Classic Manor New Day Cabin – Part 2

Our Classic Manor New Day Cabin – Part 2

This is part two. You need to start the story with Our Classic Manor New Day Cabin > Once they got the first floor walls nailed together, they put in the stairs and the second story floor.