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Tim
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# Posted: 13 May 2012 08:36pm
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I finished painting the base cabinets today while the wife was at work. I was sure I would have a run or flaw of some kind that she would spot and insist I fix it. lol.....but, I actually passed inspection.
While putting the hardware on, I noticed they didn't look quite as great as we invisioned. When my wife got there after work, she agreed, so I stopped putting them on. We are going to go back and get the same exact style, only in a pewter finish. We should have thought of that with the gray. Oh well, live and learn.
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Tim
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# Posted: 15 May 2012 09:15pm - Edited by: Tim
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Tonight, we took the cabinet hardware back to Menards. We got the puter hardware, kitchen sink, faucet, plywood for the counter tops, and the tile for the counter tops. We found a gray grannet we just loved. (It is just laying there to check the color)
The puter hardware sure looks better too!  
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# Posted: 16 May 2012 11:07am
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this is just LOVELY! oh..and Tim...we did the cabin build, too. after working on it for 10 years (only us, only weekends) we loved it so much we now live here.  don't miss the big house in the burbs one bit, either!
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hattie
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# Posted: 16 May 2012 06:17pm
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Looks beautiful!
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larry
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# Posted: 16 May 2012 07:39pm
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by no means do you have to answer this question, i was curious. how much do you think you have spent on you wonderful place?
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Tim
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# Posted: 16 May 2012 08:24pm - Edited by: Tim
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Quoting: larry by no means do you have to answer this question, i was curious. how much do you think you have spent on you wonderful place?
I don't mind answering at all. My whole reason for posting and making my blog at www.littlehouseonthehill.weebly.com was to help people build affordable homes, cottages, cabins. Due to my constructions methods, and materials used, I have only spent about 16K so far. I think the house will be finished for under 20k, not including well and septic which are incredibly expensive! But, for under 48K, including the land, we will be moved in. Oh....and thanks for the compliment!
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Tim
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# Posted: 16 May 2012 08:29pm - Edited by: Tim
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Quoting: Anonymous this is just LOVELY! oh..and Tim...we did the cabin build, too. after working on it for 10 years (only us, only weekends) we loved it so much we now live here. don't miss the big house in the burbs one bit, either!
We can't wait to move in! I am about 2 months behind where I had hoped to be, but that still isn't bad when you look at the whole project. Do you have a thread on here? Are there any pictures you can share?
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Tim
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# Posted: 16 May 2012 08:31pm
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Quoting: hattie Looks beautiful!
Thank you very much hattie!
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larry
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# Posted: 18 May 2012 12:00am
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great job and outstanding price..so when will you be seling your home..lol
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Tim
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# Posted: 18 May 2012 05:43am
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Quoting: larry great job and outstanding price..so when will you be seling your home..lol
Our original plan was to have it on the market about now. But, if it sold quickly (you never know) the cottage isn't ready. So, now, we decided to wait until we move. That way, the house can get cleaned and ready to sell, and stay pretty much ready to show at any time. Probably be late July, early August sometime. Here is our current home:
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 18 May 2012 12:44pm - Edited by: trollbridge
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Wonderful home Tim----especially decked out for the holidays!!!!! Best of luck when it hits the market.
Kitchen looks great in cabin! Oh and you were right about the barn boards at Menards.....went back and looked at the ad after you said that and was like "Oh DUH!" My brain has been questionable lately at best! lol!
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abby
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# Posted: 18 May 2012 01:51pm
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hi again Tim. (posted the other day without being signed in as a member) as mentioned, we did our build, then sold the big house. it's been 12 glorious years, and we love it with all the excitement like it was yesterday! you are wise to wait to list your house until you're ready. we listed, sold QUICK (even at top price!), and we weren't quite done with the loft bedroom when we moved in. fun still, tho. (but a bit more messy for a while than I would have liked. lol!) I just love your cabin, and am so excited for you.
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Tim
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# Posted: 18 May 2012 11:21pm
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I got the wood and cement board for the tile counter tops tonight on the way home from work. We met at the cottage and started right in on them. The front is trimed in a 4 piece molding assembly. Here are some pics.
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Tim
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# Posted: 18 May 2012 11:23pm - Edited by: Tim
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Here is what the molding is like. The tiles that you see are just sitting there to establish spacing to the front trim.
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ErinsMom
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# Posted: 19 May 2012 07:39am
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Tim,
I wouldn't have thought about the wood trim. I love it. You have to be the hardest working man I sort of know.
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Tim
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# Posted: 19 May 2012 05:13pm - Edited by: Tim
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Today, I layed out all the tile, cut everything to size, then glued everything down with thin set. It took most of the day. Oh....and we have a "new neighbor". As soon as she had her house built, she had a flock of kids! It didn't take her near as long to build hers either! lol
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 20 May 2012 07:22am
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cabinets and tile work look great!!!!
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Tim
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# Posted: 20 May 2012 05:28pm - Edited by: Tim
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Thanks Turkey hunter.
I finished the grouting today. Now, I can get the cabinet hardware on and move on to other things.
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old buddy
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# Posted: 20 May 2012 07:46pm
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Looks great! I'd love to learn how to do tile work.
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Tim
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# Posted: 20 May 2012 09:30pm
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Quoting: old buddy Looks great! I'd love to learn how to do tile work.
Thanks old buddy, the only bad thing is, once you know how to do it, you have to do it! lol
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Tim
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# Posted: 21 May 2012 07:47pm - Edited by: Tim
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DONE!  Well, at least untill we decide what we are using for the backsplash. lol
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 21 May 2012 09:36pm
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Awesome! I was wondering what you were going to use for a back splash......Love the hardware!
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Tim
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# Posted: 21 May 2012 09:46pm
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Well, it has been "decided" several times. lol....first it was white "subway tile". Then, our daughter suggested embossed tin that Lowes sells as back splash. It is like the old tin ceilings. Then it appeared in a magazine somewhere, so it was decided! Then, she priced it......................I think we are now back to white subway tile. 
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 21 May 2012 09:55pm
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LOL.......I love that tin back splash!!! I looked into doing some ceilings with the "new" tiles but it was a lot of $$$. They sell them online. I wouldn't think a back splash would be that much with the ones I saw online. There were many styles and finishes to choose from too, take a minute or two and see what you can find.
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Tim
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# Posted: 22 May 2012 12:36pm - Edited by: Tim
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Remember the bedroom shelves? A "basket factory outlet" just opened, right on the way to the cottage from our current house. I love it when a plan comes together!
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Tim
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# Posted: 23 May 2012 08:06pm
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Tonight after work, I layed the bathroom floor. I had to quit early to get home to cut the grass at the "big house". lol...all done except for urathane.
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Tim
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# Posted: 24 May 2012 08:59pm
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lol............it was time to mow the grass/weeds/debris!
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Tim
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# Posted: 27 May 2012 11:29pm
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I just love this picture!
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# Posted: 27 May 2012 11:45pm
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She's a beauty Tim! I think it's a great build. You have a great deal to be proud of. I think our next project will be to put the battens on and trim-out the windows , etc. Then the paint.....but it would be nice to take a break for awhile. Old Old Buddy
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aktundra
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# Posted: 29 May 2012 09:09pm
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Tim -
Thanks for the great pictures and documenting the process! Really inspiring for those of us who want to build mortgage free!
I like the flooring idea too using the paneling. The wood is beautiful. You build a great home!
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