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Barrys Bay
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2011 12:52
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Hi guys,
We're very curious about learning how to build. We have some minor experience, we built a tiny porch for our cabin, an outhouse, and an elevated platform. We would love to know if there is a way to gain experience building sheds or cabins like with a weekend course or something like that. I know we can learn by building on our own, which we plan to do soon, but I think it would be best to see and experience how pros do it. Would take the time out of reading plans, and manuals. We don't mind offering free help in exchange for the experience. If anyone can recommend please let me know. Thanks.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2011 13:07
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best course for the $$$$ and free and rewarding..... http://www.habitat.org/getinv/volunteer_programs.aspx
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2011 20:31 - Edited by: toyota_mdt_tech
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I hired a professional builder to help me. I was the boss, we did what he said and he explained everything along the way. I learned a lot and could easily do it myself if i had to do it again. Final inspection was signed off with flying colors.
I was basically the general contractor too and I did sub out the foundation and the metal roof.
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rayyy
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2011 08:46
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Well,Barrys Bay,if your anywhere near Buffalo NY,look me up.I would be glad to have your help in trade for hands on experience.
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Barrys Bay
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2011 13:11
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Rayyy, lived there a long time ago, now in Toronto. Too bad, altough the drive to your neck of the woods is actually closer than to my cabin!
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cosmictotem
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2011 15:18
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http://vermonttinyhouses.com/
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fpw
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2011 15:33
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http://www.northhouse.org/
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