Log and Learn: The Cabins in the Woods

Long time, no blog

brandie — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:59:58 GMT

First, let us apologize to those of you that are/were actively following our projects. Saying we are up to our ears in the construction of our cabins is a huge understatement. We have been so busy trying to keep the project moving, that we let our blogging efforts slide.

Progress, but not without headaches

brandie — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:59:25 GMT

We finally finished the superstructure and the interior rough-framing. We identified problems with bowing perimeter log walls that did not have interior stiffening walls framed before the upper level and loft were constructed.

Progress

brandie — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:54:35 GMT

Despite a number of major setback so far, we are forging ahead. Below are pictures of the house since we took over from our former general contractor.

Project Assessment

brandie — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:51:58 GMT

As soon as Tim took over the role of contractor, the first step in cleaning up the mess left by the contractor was to access where the project actually is and make a list of priorities.

Drastic Times

brandie — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:39:23 GMT

How does that saying go? Drastic times call for drastic measures.After weeks of positive reports from the contractor, my partner and I visited the building site over the holiday.

Concerned

brandie — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:45:26 GMT

My partner and I took a day off this week and ventured up to the property. We were disappointed with the progress.

Bills are coming

brandie — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:23:10 GMT

The bills from local supply companies are matching what the contractor says he has accomplished on the site.

Weekend Visit

brandie — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:35:05 GMT

We visited the construction sites over the weekend. We are impressed with the progress. Everything seems to be on track.

Contractor says good things

brandie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:06:10 GMT

My business partner and I have both returned to work and are now relying on our contractor to provide regular updates on the project. So far so good.

Breaking Ground

brandie — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:22:36 GMT

We are making progress now! We broke ground on the first home on Friday. Things are going well. Pictures are posted

Contractor Hired

brandie — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:11:32 GMT

The meeting with the contractor was a success.

Contractor Hired

brandie — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:02:08 GMT

Our selection of contractors went from us selecting the best candidate to us settling for the only candidate.

Plans approved

brandie — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:29:35 GMT

We resubmitted our plans and received approval from the county.

Approval not so easy

brandie — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:30:19 GMT

We thought final approval was going to be easy after getting preliminary approval so quickly. We were wrong.

County Planners Approval

loglearn — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:12:01 GMT

It has been a busy week. Things are moving along quickly, just as we need them to be.

Second Property Purchased

loglearn — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:29:03 GMT

We closed on the second property yesterday. We now have nice pieces of property for each of our log cabins.

Weekend land purchase

loglearn — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:43:15 GMT

In pursuit of land, we take a road trip to Lake County, California.

Floor Plan

loglearn — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:00:57 GMT

I got a hold of the floor plan for the smaller of the two homes and thought it might give everyone a little better idea of our master plan.

A little background

loglearn — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:42:58 GMT

I thought you might like to know a little more about me and my business partner.

Our Log Cabin fairy tale

loglearn — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:32:04 GMT

Once upon a time... Well isn't that how all fairy tales start? My business partner and I have decided to buy some land in the woods and build a couple of log cabin "spec" homes, which we would then sell to that special niche market of "Log Cabin Lovers."