16x24 in Michigan's UP

[small cabin dreamer]

Well it has been a long 3 years, but we started our dream this Memorial Day weekend.
We purchased property in the UP of Michigan on Lake Huron about 3 years ago. I have been a long time lurker on this site and all of your Cabins are just AWESOME!!!


After Memorial Day Weekend:

[pocono_couple]

sounds like you are in a neat area!   looking forward to lots more pics and narrative about your progress..  jt

[highlandva]

And the fun begins . Good luck to you and have fun!!!  This site is a great resource so ask questions and don't forget the pics.

[small cabin dreamer]

The driveway is IN!!!! We will go up and start building the 4th of July.

[astidham]

cant wait to see your progress! 

[hpinson]

UP of Michigan is such lovely country. Welcome!

[small cabin dreamer]

When we started on Memorial day weekend, this is what the construction guy cleared.

[small cabin dreamer]

6x10 ground grade beams finished.

[small cabin dreamer]

2x10 Floor joists installed.

[small cabin dreamer]

The T&G subfloor is done!!! That was very heavy, and lots of screws. This me doing the Country Plans JIG...I am no dancer by any means, but it is done. That is all that was done on 4th of July weekend.

[small cabin dreamer]

Had a little trailer snafu, but we got the walls up. Couldn't bring the sheeting. Next time. 10 Foot walls are really tall when setup.

[tommytebco]

Your cabin certainly looks sturdy. You're doing a great job!!!
How far from the Straights are you?

[small cabin dreamer]

roof rafters started!!!

[small cabin dreamer]

Roof rafters almost finished.

[small cabin dreamer]

starting the walls...

[small cabin dreamer]

Roof was covered with very high quality paper that is guaranteed to last at least 6 months in the weather, and I put a tarp over it as it will be next spring before i get the metal for this.

[small cabin dreamer]

walls are up and roof on for this year...

[small cabin dreamer]

even end walls are up.

[small cabin dreamer]

wrapped in house wrap for winter!!!

[small cabin dreamer]

Had to walk in from down the road. About 4 feet now, but the roof is still standing!!! I did something right...

[small cabin dreamer]

Doing some insulation during winter so I dont freeze.

[small cabin dreamer]

Most of the insulation done, but floor needs to be done eventually it still doesnt hold heat very well.

[small cabin dreamer]

some of the loft/ our bedroom.

[UK4X4]

U can post multiple photos at a time...I think it's up to 10

[small cabin dreamer]

the stairs are in!!! They sucked really bad!!!!!