The most special thing about the Cabin at Many Moons is that it's on the water. (Actually, 75 feet from the water's edge, as required.) Most recent posts have focused on the house itself as we complete a 15-month DIY building process. Here, reminders why I chose this place for the (possibly) biggest challenge of … Continue reading The View from the Water
We got the building permit 14 months ago. This week, final inspections began. That's not bad for DIY home-building in the far-north! Also this week...a new ladder for the dock, a display of Northern Lights, and the start of sealing the concrete floor. (Yikes.) See the latest chapter in the creation of the Cabin at … Continue reading Final Inspections & Floor Sealing
Whew. What a joy to cover up that white plastic sheeting we've been looking at for months. My new cabin is finally getting its skin...brown skin, to help it blend into nature's background. Almost one year after we began this "let's build a house" nuttiness, the outside is starting to look like the vision in … Continue reading Siding Going Up!
For Many Moons 