Creativity + Making Don't MixI have the hardest time multitasking creative projects. I simply cannot jump from building to photographing when making things. I...
Painting, Painting, PaintingI struggle knowing how many details to share about this build. A lot, and I mean a LOT of time is spent doing rather ordinary tasks. It...
SIPsSIPs are here! Much of the build has revolved around SIPs. SIP stands for structural insulated panels. Each and every SIP part is...
Roofing it!Jack and I have spent countless hours cutting, sanding, staining and sealing the frame. Almost as many hours have been put in clearing...
Building FAQ?The most frequent questions I receive on my blog and social media sites are, "What are you using your timber frame for?" And, "Where are...
Erection DayToday was by far the best day of the entire timber frame build! Words are hard to come by to express all the feelings I experienced as we...
A Foundation with BarryI debated a long time on how to build the foundation for our small cabin for months. The site I selected has unique challenges. There...
Seal It Up!I have continued to add a couple more layers of blood and sweat to each timber! If my math is correct, I have approximately a solid...
Homemade StainI am not opposed to using modern building materials or methods where they make sense. As I highlight many build choices in future posts,...
DiggingThe property lines are marked. The building permit is official. Digging is ready to begin. Kate and I went back and forth about what...