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.

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 

2-Story Tuff Shed Cabin

2-Story Tuff Shed Cabin

With planning, the Tuff Shed TR-1600 2-story farmhouse can be finished to make an economical house. It is available with a foot print of up to 18′ x 36′ with two full floors. You can see it at many Home Depots. Tuff Shed also makes 

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 

Tuff Shed Small House – Cimarron 720 sq ft Cabin

Tuff Shed Small House – Cimarron 720 sq ft Cabin

You can start with a Tuff Shed auxiliary building like the TR-1600 to make a small house. Tuff Shed also makes cabin shells with floor plans and options for framing the rooms. Tuff Shed puts up the shell and you finish it yourself. The Cimarron