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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Sod Roof Cabin by Kevin

Kevin's Sod Roof Cabin

by Kent Griswold on September 14th, 2012. 22 Comments
My name is Kevin and I'm from upstate New York. I've been building small cabins for about ten years. One of my favorites is the cabin I built with a living sod roof on it years ago. It grows wild flowers in the summer and stays green all year long. Birds of all kind visit the sod roof in the spring time using the tall grass as nesting material while nesting close by.

sod roof cabin

The sod part of the cabin was made into a bait and tackle shop. The other half is a work shop that I do my woodworking in. I do all my own work here at the shop including carving using the chain saw right next to the sod cabin. I can also travel and carve on your property if needed for weekend festivals and fairs or for private custom orders.

tackle shop

Their are no two cabins the same when I build them. And they can be shipped any where in the country. I welcome all different ideas and thoughts of doing things. If there is someone out there who needs multiple cabins for your campground or hunting and fishing camps anywhere in the country, including Alaska, please contact me.

low cabin

I can travel at will as long as I have a place to sleep. I'm very easy going. Some other cabins that I've sold quickly in the past are these small portable timber frame cabins. Here are some photos of them. If any of your readers would like any more information and photos they reach me at my website : http://kevinscabins.com or my email: kevinsmail03@aol.com

interior low cabin

entry way low cabin

log bed

log carving of eagle

rustic cabin

cabin bed

cabin sink

cabin toilet

rustic cabin 2

Jaloupy Cabin

Jalopy Cabins

by Kent Griswold on July 26th, 2009. 17 Comments

Lyle Congdon a graphic designer who runs her business, Wild Spirit Designs in Colorado is also stepping into the tiny house and cabin business and will soon be opening Jalopy Cabins. She contacted me the other day to tell me about this jalopy cabin.

Jalopy Cabins gets its name from the old jalopy truck pictured at the bottom of this article. Lyle has one completed cabin pictured here and it is for sale. Here is how Lyle describes it:

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This cabin is 140 square feet. We are asking $10K and can finish it out however someone may want.

I personally think it would make a great guest cabin or art studio/office as is. Currently wired with electricity, and does not have plumbing. We would consider selling it with some of the items in the picture (ie. wood stove, counter/storage).

We've moved it once before on a flat bed trailer so I feel pretty confident we could ship anywhere, will just be a matter of cost depending where the person lives. We are located in Southwestern Colorado (Pagosa Springs to be exact!) for a point of reference.

The Jalopy Cabins website is still being developed, if you are interested in getting more information you can email Lyle at info@jalopycabins.com.

Jalopy Cabin Kitchen/Desk

Jalopy Cabin Kitchen/Desk

Jalopy Cabin Stove

Jalopy Cabin Stove

Jalopy Cabin Bed

Jalopy Cabin Bed

Jalopy Cabin Deck

Jalopy Cabin Deck

The Jalopy the cabin is named after

The Jalopy the cabin is named after

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Cabin-Building

Building a Cabin: Kit or Scratch?

by Kent Griswold on November 3rd, 2013. Add a Comment
David Bryce is an online publisher for Branson Cabins. He blogs on the topics of golf, travel, and vacations.

Who doesn't love a cabin? They're the home away from home, a place to get away from it all, and for those considering investing in a cabin, compared to traditional suburban homes, they're quite inexpensive.

Of course, the cost of building depends on how you go about doing it, as well as what you want to get out of it. There are several companies that produce cabin kits at relatively low cost. Alternatively, you can buy the lumber yourself and build a cabin to your exacting specifications. Either way you do it, there are advantages and disadvantages for both types of cabin.

interior cabin

The Cabin Kit

Advantages:

Since most cabin kits come with all the wood you'll need, you shouldn't' have to worry about not having that "right" piece. It keeps things organized and can be less stressful, especially if it's your first time building a cabin.

It's relatively affordable versus going à la carte on timber and miscellaneous wood products. Of course, affordability is dependent on the size of kit you choose. A smaller cabin kit may run a few thousand dollars, while larger, more intricate kits may run tens of thousands of dollars. Regardless, it still a frugal choice.

It's accessible. Building a cabin is much easier that building a typical suburban home. Yes, you can make your cabin more complex, but for the average person who doesn't want to complicate things, a cabin can be one of the easiest large structures to build.

cabin

Disadvantages:

Kit cabins are generally on the small side. If you need space, you may have to look elsewhere. Or, you could purchase several kit cabins and interconnect them, but that may stretch the practicality of buying a kit cabin in the first place.

Kit cabins are designed to specification. They're commonly four walls and a roof, meaning if you want more, you'll have to put in the work.

You're cabin will look identical to someone else's. However, chances are the home you currently live in looks identical to someone else's anyway (unless it was custom built), so this likely isn't a big deal.

cabin kit

The Conventional Cabin

Advantages:

Build it as you like. You're only limited by your imagination and your budget. You can build a more complex structure than a kit and imbue it with subtle characteristics and charm and make it truly your own.

You are in control of the materials. You get to choose every piece of wood used in the project. You are quality control. If something doesn't work, it can be easily swapped out during the construction process.

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Disadvantages:

It can get very expensive. Unless you adhere very strictly to your plans, even small changes can rack up bills. On that note, you'll need to develop a plan, a blue print and design. This can be a time consuming process, and in some areas, it may need approval before construction can begin.

Building from scratch is more complicated in general, as well, and can prove to be a stressful experience. However, the results tend to make it worth it.

Of course, there are a plenty of issues log cabin owners will encounter regardless of if they build with a kit or not. If not properly maintain, the wood will deteriorate over time. The less maintenance, the quicker they tend to degrade. Many factors contribute to degradation, from moisture in the air to wood eating insects.

These issues shouldn't serve as a deterrent, rather, they should be considered before investing in a cabin. Though the initial cabin construction costs are relatively low, the maintenance cost can be high, if improperly done. Essentially, you'll get out of it what you put in.

cabin
Your Garden will not green-grow
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