Introduce yourself

**panderson03** · 04-18-2014, 11:20 AM

whoo hoo! the time will fly by, Logmike

**logmike** · 04-18-2014, 03:42 PM

wny cabin that area is great. iv been to the finger lakes wineries.just to far from primary residence to get away often. after class going to start looking in Delaware or green county to start.

**kmandley** · 04-19-2014, 05:40 AM

Registered for May. Now if my schedule will just be stable enough to actually be able to attend!

**panderson03** · 04-20-2014, 06:08 PM

welcome kmandley! glad you're here.

**skitter12** · 04-22-2014, 10:36 AM

I'm attending the May class as well. Just booked my rooms for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, still haven't booked my flight but will shortly.

I plan to build on 28 acres in south Mississippi, atop a hill, a small creek nearby, which I plan to dam and build a large pond. Also have about 4 acres in a clearing perfect for a large garden, will have to fence it in to keep varmits out, even then it will be tough. I plan to build a 30X30 or 32X32 butt and pass 2 story cabin, with a small utility room hanging off the back.

Look forward to meeting all you May class attendees!
David

**rckclmbr428** · 04-22-2014, 10:46 AM

Sounds great skeeter, welcome!

**loghousenut** · 04-22-2014, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by rckclmbr428

Sounds great skeeter, welcome!

David, please forgive Ronnie Rcklmbr for the misspellt name... He's from back east somewhere and never learnt to properly read and write right. He'll claim it is the result of too many children and having to type on his phone. You'll learn to like him just the same.

Welcome aboard.

**skitter12** · 04-22-2014, 11:16 AM

Nut, you ain't right! lol! While your here, here's a question. I've been designing some variation of my log cabin for a couple of years, using a software tool called Home Designer Suite. While it doesn't allow me to create all the supports and cross logs for 2nd floor supports, I've laid out my floor plan, including the loft and open to first floor area. I haven't tried to build a model, because I thought I should wait til the May course to learn what I don't know (which is a lot). What say you (and any others who want to add)? Give it try and bring it with me to class? Or wait?

btw, I've been awhile for a while, lurking and asking a question here and there, FINALLY got signed up for the class!

**loghousenut** · 04-22-2014, 12:41 PM

Bring it along but keep it to yourself until that time during the second day where you suddenly say to yourself "Wait a minute... They have a plan package??!!!".

**Cruiser** · 04-24-2014, 06:31 PM

Skitter,
Shoot me a pm when you get started on your build. I'm just up the road on the the north end of the state. Welcome aboard. You will love the class!

**skitter12** · 04-25-2014, 08:06 AM

Will do Cruiser! I have family in Kosciusko so get up that way a good bit.

**rocklock** · 04-25-2014, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by skitter12

I plan to build on 28 acres in south Mississippi, atop a hill, a small creek nearby, which I plan to dam and build a large pond. Also have about 4 acres in a clearing perfect for a large garden, will have to fence it in to keep varmints out, even then it will be tough. I plan to build a 30X30 or 32X32 butt and pass 2 story cabin, with a small utility room hanging off the back.

I built a 31x31 with a walk out basement that has a 14x14 utility room and my shop (boat shop and armory) that is 15 by 30. A basement is very low cost sqft depending on many factors... And a walk out basement is very cool because you can also have a root cellar is the same basement if you plan it right.

OBTW, you can have a few of my beavers to do the dam building...

**skitter12** · 04-28-2014, 07:45 AM

I've been in touch with Ronnie Wiley on some plans, he has some good looking cabins! I actually purchased a set for a small cabin. I think I am gonna go straight to the triple dog dare and build my retirement home instead or starting with a small cabin. Way things are going in this country I better hurry....

**BoFuller** · 04-28-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by skitter12

I think I am gonna go straight to the triple dog dare and build my retirement home instead or starting with a small cabin. Way things are going in this country I better hurry....

My feelings exactly.

**rreidnauer** · 04-28-2014, 03:15 PM

Eeyup .

**Timber** · 04-29-2014, 01:26 AM

Triple dog dare...a Christmas story...one great movie classic

**pepsi** · 05-01-2014, 12:27 PM

This is not an introduction, but I couldn't find a thread for quick questions. Do LHBA members usually install the plumbing and electrics themselves or do you let a professional do it?

**skitter12** · 05-01-2014, 01:06 PM

I plan to install nearly all of both. I built a home in 2008 and did all the electrical, 90% of the plumbing, and nearly all the hvac (had help running the hard duct). What I hope to get out of the class are the tips to doing this work in a log home, and since I'll be on a raised floor the plumbing should be straightforward. Getting plumbing and hvac to the loft is where I need guidance. Even thought about a package unit so I run everything under the floor, then a duct running up to the loft to dump air there.

**loghousenut** · 05-01-2014, 01:11 PM

We paid a plumber to do everything below the floor. We'll most likely do the rest.

The plumber recommended an electrician and I paid him way less than he was worth to come out and walk us though it all and kinda map out the circuits on our plans. He never cut a wire and yet was probably the best money spent on our build.

**blane** · 05-01-2014, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by pepsi

This is not an introduction, but I couldn't find a thread for quick questions. Do LHBA members usually install the plumbing and electrics themselves or do you let a professional do it?

Either way. I did all my own on both. I did have pros go over both with me and that helped a lot

**packerfan** · 05-17-2014, 03:37 AM

Hello, went to the class back in 07. We picked up 10 acres in North central Idaho last summer and will break ground in a few weeks. We're in a county with no building codes! Planning on at least two possibly up to four cabins. I'll get lots of practice that way. I've been going back over all the teaching notes and reading all the posts so I'm excited to get started.

Robert

**loghousenut** · 05-17-2014, 11:54 AM

Welcome home Robert.

**rawson** · 05-17-2014, 01:37 PM

I'd guess the property is in Idaho County so FYI a link to permit info; http://idahocounty.org/commissioners...permit-system/. Good luck and it is a great area.

K. Rawson

**packerfan** · 05-17-2014, 08:42 PM

Actually Benewah county. Kind of getting back to my roots as I grew up in Coeur d' Alene.

**rawson** · 05-19-2014, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by packerfan

Actually Benewah county. Kind of getting back to my roots as I grew up in Coeur d' Alene.

You must have made a few trips from Sandy to your property a 300+ mile one way drive? I did the same thing for a year
from The Dalles, OR to this site. Good to see a "Cheesehead" fan locating to ID, cause the Pack will be back this season.

**packerfan** · 05-24-2014, 12:13 AM

Right at 400 miles for us. Did most of my looking on the net to find the place. Second trip out we made an offer on the second piece we looked at. Be out there in a week to start ground work. And yes Pack fans are everywhere.

**raftguide** · 06-11-2014, 04:51 PM

Howdy ya'll
My name is Richard,I attended the May 24 & 25 2014 class. will not start building for another 2 years. Will build in NC mountains outside of Asheville. Already have the land some tools and strong urge to do this. Liked the class glad I did it. Enjoying the forum and looking forward to learning from all of you. Due to another school I am currently living in the New Orleans area If anyone is building nearby I would like to help out and learn as my schedule allows. Steve and Mr. E it was great.

**blane** · 06-11-2014, 07:07 PM

Howdy back atcha Richard, look me up when you get home. I am all but finished on my place so nothing going on I need help with but there are several others hard at it in the nearby area.
Blane