Thread: Progress On My Lake Cabin

I started the foundation on the cabin in August of 2009 and today I can say I am finished.Hands Clapping

I built the last 16 feet of railing for the deck and got that installed Monday, had some base trim inside to do and a few other odds and ends that needed completion.

Here's a picture of the cabin after all is done:



Another view:



So, the building of the cabin is over, now I will start cleaning up the mess and doing some landscaping. Lotsa stuff needs to be hauled off and bits of this and that need to be picked up. Stuff you leave laying somewhere with intentions of picking up later, but find yourself so tired at the end of the day you decide it can wait til tomorrow, then it is forgotten because it blends in with the rest of the junk laying around.

Looking back over the last two years I can say this has been fun, but a real challenge and at times it strained me beyond compare. Not sure what I was thinking when I decided to build this myself, but I won't be doing this again.

I turn 60 in November and the way I have it figured, this cabin should last me from here on out.

Finally, in closing, I want to say a great big thank you to my friends here in the forum that always had a compliment to share, encouraging words, and the welcomed pat on the back when the ol back was aching like the dickens.

So, thanks again, and the cabin on the lake project is done.:D

Great job Stink, Have followed you along on your project since being on the board.built our house a few years ago and did quite a bit of work ourselvs so I know how stressful it can get. You really have something to be proud of there. My Momlives outside McAlester so maybe I'll get a chance to come by this summer anddrinka cup with you.

Great work, thank you for taking the time to share, was interesting.

Wow!!!Stink Wow!!! my hats off to you and your home. It is probably my self-satisfying doing it yourself than having someone build it for ya. It is a job well done, i am totally jealous and envious of the time you spent to do that. Again Great Job Stinkfinger!

Stink, that looks great! You've done a great job. I enjoyed following along as you built it.

It won't be any time before you'll be wanting to start another project! Say, how about a Guest house there?? Thumbs Up

Good job Stink!! Now you can kick back and I will grill you some crappie on the half shell. MMM,mmm,good.

Thanks again everyone, I really do appreciate your compliments.Thumbs Up

stink the furniture store was proably monsors (sp). thats where i went to highschool. i love the cabin thats the only way to live. i can't wait to get back home in the kiamichi mountains.