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How to Choose a Cabin Builder
The Pretty Good House says that building a house requires a team with three parts – like a stool. And that each leg needs to be there in order for it to stand-up. Those three legs are the client, the design team, and the build team. Unfortunately, but more often than not, when it comes…
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Everything You Need to Know About Cabin Kits and Plans
When you purchase plans or use a kit for your cabin – the thought is that you’ve sped up the process and saved some money by largely bypassing the design phase. And while that can be somewhat true – the reality is that what you’re left with is not a substitute for a design team.…
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Don’t Buy Your Fixtures on Amazon
More and more it seems common for builders and homeowners alike to purchase appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures from markets and discount sites like Amazon or Wal-Mart. And on the surface you might ask, “why wouldn’t you?” Often these sites sell these items for less than your local big-box stores and perhaps at wholesale prices.…
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Cabin Cathedral Ceilings
Exposed trusses and cathedral ceilings are incredibly common in cabin construction. Unfortunately, the construction details of these are often incorrect and lead to poor energy performance, ice dams, leaks, mold, mildew, and rot. We’ll look at several correct construction assemblies for unvented insulated ceilings. What is a Cathedral Ceiling? A cathedral ceiling is a type…
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Solar Power for Cabins
The Pretty Good House (PGH) standard says that a PGH should be designed and built with solar – or photovoltaic (PV) – in mind. That means considering the location, orientation, and design of the roof and electrical system for solar of your cabin. (You can use this free tool to get an idea of what…
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