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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

Dianna Geers

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

a cement base with a layer of white foam, neon spray paint lines guiding the placement of red PEX coils that are spread out and open space at the beginning of the process of laying the PEX piping for this cabin rebuild
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The Day I Knew Our Marriage Wouldn’t Survive the Cabin Renovation

Dianna Geers

I was scrolling back through my camera roll to see exactly where we were at this time last year. It turns out, Memorial Day weekend was the official kickoff to our hands-on DIY journey—and the moment I genuinely thought our marriage might not survive this renovation! Lol. (Spoiler alert: it did!) Before To save money,… Continue reading The Day I Knew Our Marriage Wouldn’t Survive the Cabin Renovation

An interior view of a cabin bathroom during the final "95% finished" stage of a DIY renovation. The room features custom pink board and batten wainscoting (paneling) with modern brass/gold hardware, concrete floors, a pink ruffled bath mat, a modern white vanity, and a large white shower curtain closed at the far end. Perfect inspiration for a pink and gold bathroom design.
bathroom renovation, Renovation Diaries

From Blueprint Hiccups to Board & Batten: Our Cabin Bathroom is 95% Complete!

Dianna Geers

The Blueprint Dream When we started drawing up the plans for this cabin, the bathroom was one room I was excited to design. Let's just say our previous bathroom situation left a lot to be desired, so this new space was going to be my ultimate clean slate. We had it perfectly mapped out on… Continue reading From Blueprint Hiccups to Board & Batten: Our Cabin Bathroom is 95% Complete!