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KelVarnsen
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2020 09:38
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Well I'm coming up on the 5th anniversary of me owning my 350 sq. foot off grid cabin so I thought I'd share some progress. It's been a slog but I've loved most of the process. Although there were many times when I questioned my sanity and dedication. I've attached some before and after pictures. Here are the broad strokes of what my wife and I have done on the cabin, not including an equal amount of work on the grounds (tree felling, brush clearing, etc.).
Dejunking from previous hoarders.
Replace failing piers.
Reframe interior.
Install ceiling.
Fully insulate (floors, walls, ceiling).
New roof, soffit, fascia.
Interior wiring, lighting.
Create interior bathroom.
Custom pantry, closet, doors.
New sheathing, exterior insulation, siding.
New windows.
Interior window trimming, shiplap paneling.
I love looking at everyone's progress pictures. I hope that you enjoy mine.
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New Exterior
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Old Interior
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New Interior
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KelVarnsen
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2020 09:56
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A few more pictures. I still have 5 more years of projects. Next year is deck and gazebo rebuild. Probably a bunkie the year after.
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Outdoor Shower
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Shed
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Waterfront
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hunt_camper
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2020 10:35
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KelVarnsen
Looks great, amazing work. What's the next project?
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jsahara24
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2020 13:33
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Looks like a wonderful place to hang out. Nice work!
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FishHog
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2020 21:01
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Absolutely awesome. I think I could drink a few beers there
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KelVarnsen
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2020 08:14
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Quoting: jsahara24 Looks like a wonderful place to hang out. Nice work!
It is a wonderful place to hang out and thanks!
Quoting: FishHog I think I could drink a few beers there
Maybe a few less next time. Lol.
Quoting: hunt_camper Looks great, amazing work. What's the next project?
Thanks hunt_camper. Next up: rebuild deck, replace crappy fabric canopy gazebo with a new properly built screened in room, build a 9 x 12 bunkie as the current cabin is only one bedroom.
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2020 09:22
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Your place is looking great
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2020 22:31
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Quoting: KelVarnsen Old Exterior -> New Exterior Old Interior -> New Interior
What a transformation!
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KelVarnsen
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2020 13:49 - Edited by: KelVarnsen
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Here a couple of short videos of my favourite features.
Pantry Barn Door
Bookcase Bathroom Door
I used a Murphy door hardware kit from here (https://murphydoor.com/) and built the bookcase myself.
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