02 Jul Equipment,Hiawassee Project,Tools & Gear Building the log arch There is plenty of timber around my cabin site. But, especially green, it will be very heavy. So, I decided to build a log arch... 2 Like 1 Comment
01 Jul Hiawassee Project Cabin design I spent much of the winter thinking about what would be a practical strategy to building. As I’ve mentioned before, my place is walk-in only... 3 Like No Comments
26 Jun Hiawassee Project Getting there My cabin property is landlocked. Three sides are bounded by federal land and the fourth is private. I know the private landowner and have his... 1 Like 1 Comment
24 Jun Hiawassee Project Clearing Clearing a space for the cabin has not been problematic at all. The footprint of the cabin falls squarely upon the main area that I... 2 Like No Comments
20 Jun Hiawassee Project Choosing the cabin site Choosing the general site for my cabin was straightforward. My property is relatively steep and the topography is somewhat complex. From the main ridge at... 1 Like No Comments
03 Jun Hiawassee Project Peri-peri chicken I try not to take terribly complicated meals when I visit the campsite. I have a backpacking stove and aluminum cook kit, but I find... 1 Like No Comments
03 Jun Equipment,Hiawassee Project,Tools & Gear The new chainsaw Deciding exactly what equipment I need for my cabin project has not been easy. Obviously, I need a chainsaw. I already have a Husqvarna 335,... 2 Like No Comments
03 Jun Hiawassee Project The Hiawassee Project The mountains call to some of us in an unusual and irresistible way. In college, for one year, I lived in a log cabin on... 6 Like No Comments