Friday, October 30, 2015

Front Steps

The steps up to the front deck need to match the overall look of the cabin.  I think rough cut 4 x 12 lumber works for that.  





A New Back Porch Would Be Nice

We're getting there.  I have largely ignored the back side of the cabin, until now.  The back porch will run the entire length of the back side of the cabin, and will provide a nice place to welcome the Sun in the morning during breakfast or a shaded spot for dinner in the evening.  I still have some work to do, but it's coming along.




Saturday, August 22, 2015

Bird's Eye View

My buddy came up to the cabin this weekend to help and brought his drone.  Here are some pics he took from up in the air.  Great perspective.



From 200 feet


From 400 feet


From 600 feet


From 800 feet


From 1000 feet



Friday, August 14, 2015

Unique Experience

It's not every day you catch a hummingbird.  This is the second one I've caught inside my cabin.  But it's the only one of which I have any photographic evidence.








Stairs (continued)

Stairs are pretty challenging if you have never done it before.  It's taken me a while to figure these out, but I think I've finally gotten it.  The trick was to turn it 90 degrees, butt it up against the main beam, and then tie into the floor at the correct spot.
















Inclement Weather

At 9,300 feet, weather can be harsh, even in May and June. 






Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Stairs are on the way!

It's about time I figured out how to walk upstairs without climbing a ladder.  I've never built a set of stairs.  It's been a bit of trial and error, but we're getting there.  One thing of I've learned is that stringers really aren't that easy to design and build.