Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:45+00:00
A log cabin looks great no matter the season…
Originally posted 2015-11-21 17:10:45.
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Finding an old log cabin to rebuild
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:44+00:00
Even after decades of people salvaging old log cabins there is still an abundant supply available.
Where are they?
Many are hidden under the siding of houses that simply appear to be old farmhouses… like this wonderful home.
Originally posted 2015-11-21 16:21:23.
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National Park log cabin
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:42+00:00
Here we have what is known as a “shy cabin”… often found deep in the woods, peeking out from behind a tree… and, what a tree it is!
How about that stone chimney? Nice.
Originally posted 2015-11-20 21:25:02.
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Log cabin living
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:41+00:00
Certainly there are hardships, unfulfilled wants, and disappointments felt by those in this fictitious painting, but you certainly don’t see it in their actions. They all appear very happy just to have each other… and, a fine log home in the country.
And that, is the way it should be.
Originally posted 2015-11-20 20:37:23.
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Someday
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:39+00:00
“The stars will never align and the traffic lights of life will never be all green at the same time.
The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of it’s way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect.
“Someday” is a dream that will take your dreams to the grave with you.”
Tim Ferris
Originally posted 2015-11-19 13:15:06.
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The reality of a $100 log cabin
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:34+00:00https://youtu.be/eCCEA8EaJwU
Originally posted 2015-11-17 20:04:07.
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Fresh hewn logs
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:33+00:00
Here is fine example of new logs that have been recently hewn with a broad axe in the traditional manner. The finished result is attractive, will last for centuries, and if the labor involved was done by the cabin’s owner (not factored into the cost)… these logs are much cheaper than those found in any log home kit. The only downside is that these logs should be allowed to cure for a couple of years before chinking.
Originally posted 2015-11-17 17:35:41.
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Never build a log home with a kit
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:30+00:00
Log cabin kits always seem to fall so short of the standard provided by our ancestors. The “handworked” surface added to this kit in no way resembles that of the vintage cabin also pictured here. I will never understand how some view the act of abusing new wood as “aging”.
Originally posted 2015-11-15 16:14:23.
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A small historic log cabin
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:25+00:00
It seems whenever I post photos of cabins online that small ones like this draw the most attention and the greatest number of comments. I can understand why.
Originally posted 2015-11-15 14:44:24.
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Log cabin plans
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:23+00:00
I regularly am getting requests for guidance in where to best find plans for a nice small log cabin. My response is that I’ve never found plans anywhere that I like… they are always too… modern… brick rancher type… or Mclogmansion… where as I admire the classic cabin style.
I am in the process of scanning and issuing copies of my hand drawn plans of cabins that I have built in the past (at a huge discount), but the process is slow and I’m so easily distracted… mainly from putting together the Handmade House Academy program. For anyone interested in obtaining these proven plans they should consider signing up to my newsletter on my site… handmadehouses. com for updates when they become available… also… consider signing on to the upcoming “Academy” where I will demonstrate how I, or anyone, can draw their own plans. (the course will be well worth it for that skill alone) BTW… I did not draw this image… I’m a builder… lol… not a pen and ink artist… maybe one day though I’ll be able to do this craft too… skill comes through practice, after all.
Originally posted 2015-11-15 14:03:33.