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dfosson
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2012 09:24pm - Edited by: dfosson
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The cabin sleeping loft is good place to go for reading in the middle of a raining, windy Fall day.
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old buddy
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# Posted: 28 Oct 2012 08:14am
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Once again...your place is stunning! Have you contacted any outdoor magazines about a possible cover story about your cabin? Believe me, it rivals some of the prettiest cabins I've ever seen and the interior decorations just seem to "make it."
I understand some people are a little "nervous" about their places being on display for the world to see, but in short, yours is absolutely breath-taking inside, especially.
Old Old Buddy
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dfosson
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# Posted: 28 Oct 2012 11:20am
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Quoting: old buddy Have you contacted any outdoor magazines about a possible cover story about your cabin?
Thank you old buddy! I appreciate your comments. I have not contacted anyone but I have been contacted by www.smallhousebliss.com who asked permission to feature it this fall. The site promotes living in small spaces around the world. I have no issues with sharing pictures to help others with their cabin passion and decorating ideas.
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2012 04:43pm
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Hello:
I can't say much more than what others have said, but you really have a fine eye for detail, location and materials selection.
Your sense of accomplishment must be really high, especially on those evenings by the fireplace! You have many people that would love to switch places with you, and I wish you all of the best and many happy years of enjoyment-
Sincerely, Mike
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dfosson
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:07pm
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Thanks Mike for your kind words. It was fun taking 384 sq ft of floor space and making it seem so much larger. I enjoy sharing it with friends who are always surprised how big it seems inside when it looks so small on the outside. The design was intended to make small feel big.
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LakeSuperior5
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# Posted: 30 Oct 2012 01:33pm
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I am impressed, well done! I keep looking for interior ideas as we start to approach the finishing work. You provide lots of ideas 
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old buddy
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2012 04:20pm
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Old Buddy and I were wondering if your cabin is closeby to your home or not. I just assumed that you live on your farm and built the cabin out in the woods a few acres away from the house. Maybe not.
Old Old Buddy
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dfosson
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2012 05:22pm
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I guess close is a relative term. It's actually 5-6 miles from my primary home. Although as all cabin owners know, it quickly becomes so close to your heart that you find yourself there more than not.
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dfosson
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# Posted: 5 Nov 2012 07:50pm
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After suffering sticker shock when looking at log splitters, I realized there was one at home: a 20 year old son with a 10 lb maul.
Nic sizing up an evenings work
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who needs a hydraulic splitter w/a son?
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A register for all my cabin friends and visitors
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pine cone napkin holder
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dfosson
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2012 11:37am
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I respect those that want to keep their cabin private. I have found that much of the satisfaction with building and owning a cabin is from sharing and helping others realize their own cabin dream. Today, a website, http://smallhousebliss.com published a story on my cabin. I'm proud to share it with others around the world.
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oldbuddy
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2012 06:13pm
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I read the article and throughly enjoyed the photos, once again. I posted some comments and was as honest as I could be about your "little piece of heaven." I don't know if it is you (Dave), Nic or someone else in your family but someone MUST have a degree in interior decorating..........or you missed the boat! It was a great read
Old Old Buddy
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Rench
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:15pm
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Dave, not much to say that hasn't been said already. Amazing place.
One question though, could you detail your foundation for us? It looks very similar to what I have in mind, but it'd sure be nice to learn from someone else's hard way if I can. Thanks!
-R
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dfosson
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:05pm - Edited by: dfosson
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Quoting: Rench One question though, could you detail your foundation for us? It looks very similar to what I have in mind, but it'd sure be nice to learn from someone else's hard way if I can. Thanks!-R
The cabin is 16'x24' with a 6' porch so I used 16 concrete pillars for 6"x6" treated posts. I used 2"x10" treated joists on 16" center. I used hangers and nails. The first year we just covered it with treated 1"x6" deck lumber screwed down with 3.5" deck screws and stained it to get through winter. This was covered with 30 wt paper and then plywood screwed down too. The kitchen and bathroom was then covered with cement board and tile. The living room was covered with plastic over the plywood and then 3/4" chestnut finished flooring. The porch is 6' wide with 4 6"x6" treated posts on concrete pillars. It too has 2"x10" treated joists on 16" centers. I paid an ignorance tax but at least its solid. Very strong foundation for such a little cabin.
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:37pm
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You have an awesome cabin sir! What kind of refrigerator do you use (propane or electric) and what kind of hot water heater do you use?
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dfosson
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# Posted: 18 Nov 2012 12:07pm - Edited by: dfosson
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Decorating my little cabin for Christmas.
Living room with full fireplace
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Loft view looking down
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My fireplace
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Ready for Santa
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2012 12:14pm
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beautiful 
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Sustainusfarm
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2012 09:01pm
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What a great place! I have read your blog and I am wondering what the dimensions of you rcook stove are?? What is the brand?? And, does the kitchen get smokin' hot when you use it??
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dfosson
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2012 10:07pm - Edited by: dfosson
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Just Hanging at the Cabin
Just hanging at the cabin with a brown dog at my side
Just hanging at the cabin with a little glass of wine
Just hanging at the cabin not a worry on my mind
Just hanging at the cabin where the world is always fine
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dfosson
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2012 10:11pm
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Quoting: Sustainusfarm I am wondering what the dimensions of you rcook stove are?? What is the brand?? And, does the kitchen get smokin' hot when you use it??
Sustainusfarm, it is a 30" stove. I have no idea what brand it is. I've been all over it and can't find any plate, tag or brand name. In the fall and winter, it simply makes the kitchen cozy but in the summer it will run you out. I use kindling for a quick hot fire to percolate coffee but then switch to small chunks of locust to keep it hot throughout the day for a pot of soup beans.
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dfosson
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# Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:32pm - Edited by: dfosson
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Build a cabin and they will come. Found the big guy warming up in front of the fire.
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Jpropes
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2012 10:00pm
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Sir you have an awesome cabin. I am currently building an off grid cabin as well. It is a weekend getaway that my family and I will be staying two or three days at a time. I have two hurdles that I can't seem to find the best solution for. One is refrigeration and the other is hot water. Would you mind telling me what you use for refrigeration and what kind of hot water heater do you use? I appreciate your time.
Thanks,
Jason
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WeekEndHack
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# Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:21am
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This is an awesome camp, luv it!
Curious about your fireplace as I'm considering something similar once I get back to build in spring.
Was it a big job? Could you explain briefly how you did it and the clearances you used?? Did you beef up your foundation (joists?) for this??
I'm torn between putting in a stove and something like what you did - definitely what you did is a focal point and looks awesome. Also wrestling with corner placement vs centered.
Steve
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BigDuke6
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# Posted: 13 Dec 2012 12:20pm
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What an awesome place you have there, and you guys did it. Nice!
A question about your walls and ceiling. Did you stain and seal the T&G prior to installation, or after?
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dfosson
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# Posted: 14 Dec 2012 05:57pm
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Bigduke and WeekEndHack: The fireplace was not a big job. email me at buckeyesn09@gmail.com and I'll provide you details.
The T&G walls were stained X2 with Early American stain after installation with a brush. The cover coat, semi-gloss was put on after stain dried. The T&G ceiling boards were stained prior to installation. I used an antique oak with gloss poly in stain. Each board was steel wooled, vacuumed and stained x3. I worked about 10 boards a week allowing a day to cure between coats.
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artmo
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# Posted: 21 Dec 2012 07:12pm
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exquisite taste and style. as a long time log cabin dweller i can appreciate your effort-to say the least. am in northern ky in our primary log cabin and spend 6 mos. in ontario in another cabin. love the lifestyle.
have been trying to source metal laser cutouts of pines,moose,bears etc with not much luck. do you have a source that you could share? thanks!
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a_pyrkin
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# Posted: 24 Dec 2012 01:25pm
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Great work!!!
I'm admire
Andrey
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dfosson
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2012 10:47am - Edited by: dfosson
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Finally!! Southern Ohio gets some snow. Its Cabin Time!!!!
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heavy snow blankets the cabin
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a_pyrkin
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2012 11:22am
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That's near my small cabin (Moscow, Russia)
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dfosson
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# Posted: 1 Jan 2013 04:53pm
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Andrey, good to see you on the forum! Your location looks much colder than ours. Stay warm!
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MJW
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# Posted: 1 Jan 2013 05:49pm
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Quoting: dfosson The fireplace was not a big job. email me at buckeyesn09@gmail.com and I'll provide you details.
Hi dfosson...I sent you an email but not sure if you got it.
Should I resend? We are going to be installing a fireplace and want to do much as you did and would love to have any tips you could share.
Thanks!
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