The simple life of a cabin in the Northwoods comes with a bit of planning.  Always fixing things on the weekend doesn’t sound like much fun, so low maintenance became key to my building.  Since we are off the grid, lack of water, power and the ability to get a cement truck in were limitations as well.

The Plan                    

We came up with a 16x20’ plan, based on the blueprints for a double garage I bought. Based on consulting with a carpenter I know (do your own research pr...


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