Building my House and Farm (Pics)

There's no need to email...just right click on the picture and choose "Save Picture As"...Then download the pic to your desktop or a folder of your choice.

Try it and see if it works...if yo can't get em, I'll be glad to email em.

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
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Boleyz
How'd you know how to build that cabin
without coming on here first, and asking
for directions??

Inquiring minds want to know!

P.S. Is it true your wife did all the real work

Well, I really haven't ever been much of one to ask folks "How"? I kind of jump in and get started and make it up as I go along. Not the best way, and I often have do it over, but at least I'm busy and that's what I need...motion...

To be honest, about all you need is a mitre saw (for square cuts) and a tape measure and a level and a square. I fear some of the advice I get on HT

My wife actually doesn't do anything as far as the construction goes, but she DOES serve in an advisory capacty

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
(A REAL scientist)

you had other pics also. I need to search. Or you could just post the rest (pics)for all of us and show off your sweet little cabin!!!
Thank you Beth

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I'm so done here.

LOL, great post!

The log cabin pics are almost exactly as I picture my dream home.

Thanks for the smile I got reading your post and looking at your great artwork and explanation of what is happening.

George

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
(A REAL scientist)

Looks great.

I found these on my wife's laptop.

I found some more Actual Construction Pictures of the House for those who are interested:



This is the View from the deck in the previous picture...Of Course, we have grass now.



A Lot of Folks have asked about my creekrock fireplace...it is a fake fireplace constructed around a ventless gas log system and firebox. There is no chimney. It's constucted on a cement floor with concrete blocks forming the hearth and all of the "Chimney" portion is plywood over studs and faced with chicken wire to hold the mortar in place. The whole thing was then overlaid with creekrocks. The mantle was mounted to the plywood/studs as well, and then all was covered for the appearance of an actual chimney/mantle.

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
(A REAL scientist)

Deck Support Posts:



Upper side-deck with stairwell and guardrails



Whole second floor has T&G Pine Wainscott ceiling:



Front Door:



I built all of my interior doors from 2x6 with luon plywood back for privacy:



Outside steps going up to side deck:



I kind of made all this up as I went along...lots of trial and error, but it suits us and that's all that counts.

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
(A REAL scientist)

Very Very Very nice. im very happy for you and the missus. Enjoy the house. It is lovely.

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I'm so done here.

Wow, absolutely beautiful. I love the upper deck and the ceiling.

Paula

Great thread!

First I've seen of your work -- art, cabin, home. I must say it is all so lovely. The drawing of you and your wife watching the sunset REALLY does say it all! Sometimes the reality of how good my own life has been to me sets in for a moment and my breath is taken away. I'm startled by my own good fortune. The first words out of my mouth at these moments are, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Keep the thread going. It's a really NICE post, and I like that!

Peace and smiles
doohap

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Hey! That's OUR life you are talking about...

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It sounds like no one has yet told you. Women are "design." Men are "application."

Hope that clears things up for you.

Edited to add: Your place is lovely, the work looks great, and you have a fantastic view

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"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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Yeah, reminds me of a small rhyme I heard once:

"My wife submits and I Obey,
And then She lets me have my Way."

We all know who's REALLY in charge of these things...

But yeah, we're happy and blessed.

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
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Thanks for putting in the extra effort and time to make such an entertaining post!

Hahahahahahahahaha...

What's so funny?!?!?!?

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I thought I should include this sketch in the interest of full disclosure...

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
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Some folks are interested in my hunting cabin. I'll be there sometime next week for a day or 2 of deer hunting. PM me if you'd like to come to Westen KY for a tour of the place.

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"The most beautiful system of the sun, planets and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being." - Sir Isaac Newton
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