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    I agree with Rick. You can

    I agree with Rick. You can always cover, paint, stain, etc. wood cabinets.
  2. Lady_Cabin_Woods, I think

    Lady_Cabin_Woods,
    I think you should go ahead and take the class. The things learned in class help you through the whole building process. Also, the value in the class is the LIFETIME support from...
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    I actually won $1500 on a

    I actually won $1500 on a scratch off lottery ticket 2 days before I left for class!!!! My total trip - which I already paid for (class fee, hotel, car, eating, etc.) totaled $1100 so I still had...
  4. Why is the price of solar panels going up instead of down!!!???

    You know with all of the "Green" hype you think the prices would go down! I know not too long ago, Rod said that $4/watt was a good price but now everything I am seeing is now running about $6/watt....
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    Hey Ponyboy, don't "trash"

    Hey Ponyboy, don't "trash" the TRaSh80 !!!! I did some of my finest programs in 2k BASIC saving it to a cassette tape!!!
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    Now I know why no one believes us!

    So well put Rick! That is what I like about what was taught. Simplicity or complicated....expensive or inexpensive (not cheap)....your choice. I will try to follow that plan as well. I do not...
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    Is this do-able?

    I agree with Rod. You probably would not be able to make your flight if it was going out on Sunday night anyway. The 2 hour security check in makes it harder to make flights on time. :x

    I could...
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    Class on April 4,5

    ....to his deaf and dumb daughter... :?
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    solar panels - how to check them?

    Good advice!! No you don't sound bitter and it sounds like sound thinking. I know the addage "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is" or "if it sounds too good to be true it is probably...
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    solar panels - how to check them?

    Thieves are everywhere!! That is one of the biggest fears of my wife because our land is so remote. I do have 2 "equalizers" but like Rod's idea of "non-lethal discouragement tactics". I hope to...
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    solar panels - how to check them?

    Thanks Rod, I was hoping you would reply. He is asking $250, but I was going to see if he would take $200 if I bought multiple panels. I will take my Fluke with me and check it out.

    I will let...
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    solar panels - how to check them?

    There is someone in my area selling solar panels (65 watt) that he said were removed from a working system. He has several and I would like to check them out, but aside from the obvious (broken...
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    SPIKING

    Rod is right. :D He is probably used to hearing that, but it is more than that. The class will teach you what to use and more importantly the correct way to use it. The class was great, the info...
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    Anyone for the march class?

    Rick,

    Welcome! I am glad you will be signing up for the class. I learned more in 2 days than I could ever imagine. But the bonus is the Members area forum where people who have built or are...
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    Brand Spankin' New

    lishkersch,

    Welcome! Looks as if most of us were looking to build a kit log home before we found this sight. The class was well worth the money, in fact, I decided to go to the class and had it...
  16. Wouldn't it be easier to just build a normal house??

    Hello and welcome,
    I just took the class in June and I can tell you it is worth the money. Steve and Ellsworth could build log homes in their sleep! :lol: There is alot of information to digest,...
  17. A note about the class and the instructors...

    I attended the class on June 28-29. I was like most of you that were about to build a kit home and came across this site. I was a little leary about it, but heard so many good things so I took the...
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    Thoughts on this book?

    I checked it out at the library. Check your library to see if they have it. It has some good info about solar and wind. They didn't use the butt and pass method but has some good info for pitfalls...
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    Wood pellet heaters

    I will be going solar and will have generator backup so losing power shouldn't be much of an issue. I agree with the asthetics problem but with the ones I have seen on the Net they are not too bad...
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    Wood pellet heaters

    The masonry heater looks like a good option, but I am worried about the expense and extra foundation cost involved. Love the way they look and how they operate though.

    A fried of mine at work has...
  21. Solar/wood stove/propane heating...high altitude!

    Paul,

    Thanks for the info. My land does have a southern exposure which is one of the main reasons I bought it. It is too far to bring power lines so I will go solar. I was also planning, as you...
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    Introduce yourself

    Hello,

    Do you plan on taking the log building class offered by Log Home Builders Association (runs this forum)? From what everyone that has says, you learn alot abou the DOs/DON'Ts about log home...
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    Dallas log home show

    I am not one to say "I told you so"....so I won't. :D You are exactly right about the parking. It is insane! I took my wife and 2 kids and spent as much as a good night a Dave and Busters! ...
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    Introduce yourself

    Thanks for the reply. I live in Texas now :D but the land I am going to build on is on a mountain in Colorado :mrgreen: . I plan on taking the log class in late March/April and then going up to...
  25. Solar/wood stove/propane heating...high altitude!

    Since my cabin will be built at approx 10,000ft., would it be better to use a combination of 2 wood burning stoves (instead of the one) and some sort of solar heating (or propane or combo)? :?:...
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