When we were designing the cabin, installing a standard, traditional HVAC system with bulky ductwork wasn't even on the table. Why? First of all, we knew we wanted in-floor radiant heat with our cement floors. (We loved the warmth under our feet when we stayed at our friend’s cabin and it was energy efficient). Adding… Continue reading Why We Chose Radiant Heat and Mini-Splits Instead of Traditional HVAC
Category: DIY Tutorials
The Church Pew Banquette Phase 2: Lasers, Saws, and the “Close Enough” Fit
Two teachers figuring out how to cut a church pew in order to make a custom banquette for their former church camp cabin
We Ripped Out Our Perfectly Good Stairs & Why It Was Worth It
Ripping out our stairs seemed like the best idea for us as we try to finish this DIY fixer upper former church camp cabin. See why, how, and what we did to make them functional and attractive!
How to Make a Portrait of Home for Free!
Got to chatgpt.com using this prompt and a photo of your home to get a quick and free portrait.
Salvaging Old Floors
The messy truth about demo day & the tools we used The wood floors in this cabin were strong and appeared to be in great shape. We knew we wanted to reuse them, which meant we had to get them out before the house was demolished. These boards had endured decades of wear, tear, dust,… Continue reading Salvaging Old Floors