A man cutting a hole in the wall for Mr. Cool mini-split installation
DIY Tutorials, Renovation Diaries

Why We Chose Radiant Heat and Mini-Splits Instead of Traditional HVAC

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

DIY Tutorials, Renovation Diaries

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