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Marla
- Sunset House, Alberta
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Marla replied to TomT's discussion Cabin items/rustic. Any advice on where to sell besides craigslist or ebay?Marla replied to Hank Hill's discussion Hanging pictures"I hung our first picture today, we used a brass picture hook with a small brass nail. Moving in tomorrow, even though we aren't quite done the finishing work. :)"
Marla replied to Richard Thorpe's discussion Moisture"The building codes in Alberta say vents should be designed to prevent the entry of snow, rain and insects and evenly distributed on opposite sides of the building. The perimeter walls should be insulated from the top to 24" below grade…"
Marla replied to Richard Thorpe's discussion Moisture"I suggest checking your local building codes, they are the best guidelines for you. I live in a very old home in northern Alberta and we experienced the same problem. What I learned was that crawlspaces should have vents to allow…"
Marla replied to Autumn Kozimer's discussion Baseboards on Irregular Logs"Personally, I don't think baseboards are necessary on log walls. We just slid our flooring under the bottom log, which sits on a 1x8. The only place we have baseboard is on the interior walls which are framed and drywalled."
Marla replied to kent ifland's discussion Finally Done (almost)"Thanks for the offer Ken, but the 3000 mile round trip would be tough. We do have some local mills that can do that sort work so maybe I will look into it. You have a beautiful home. Merry Christmas and All the Best in…"
Marla replied to kent ifland's discussion Finally Done (almost)"In picture 008, what type of flooring did you install? I really like that look! We are still trying to decide on hardwood for our living room. Thanks, Marla"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- We moved into our new home towards the end of November 2011.
There are still quite a few things left to do but they are slowly getting ticked off the list.
- Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
- Yes!
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Marla's Blog
6 days and counting...
Our beautiful new home will be arriving in just 6 days. I know it is just the shell and there is still so much to do before it will truly be our home but I can hardly wait. It is also so frustrating - I had surgery on my foot a week ago and will be unable to participate in the actual set-up. I am hoping to get around on our ATV and take pictures with the digital camera. I have also decided that hot fresh baking for coffee breaks and hot lunches will be in order as the temperature has taken a… Continue
Posted on September 23, 2008 at 6:49pm — 7 Comments
Timely find
As I was going through my recipe file this morning I found a newspaper clipping that I thought I would share. It could apply to building as well as renovating and your relationship with your contractor as well as your spouse.
Maintenance required on Relationships.
To avoid quarrels while renovating, therapists advise the following:
1. Assign and outline duties so you don't fight about who is supposed to do what.
2. Be realistic about the time and money… Continue
Maintenance required on Relationships.
To avoid quarrels while renovating, therapists advise the following:
1. Assign and outline duties so you don't fight about who is supposed to do what.
2. Be realistic about the time and money… Continue
Posted on August 22, 2008 at 10:56am — 1 Comment
Waiting....
The fellow who is taking care of the foundation forgot to reserve a tamper so now we have to wait until Friday to tamp and backfill. A small thing I know but the pressure is on to get the subfloor and deck finished as our home is scheduled to arrive in 30 days.
August 22, 2008 - Well its Friday and we have had a little better than an inch and a quarter of rain since I wrote this. Needless to say there is standing water where it has to be backfilled and we can hardly walk because the… Continue
August 22, 2008 - Well its Friday and we have had a little better than an inch and a quarter of rain since I wrote this. Needless to say there is standing water where it has to be backfilled and we can hardly walk because the… Continue
Posted on August 22, 2008 at 10:35am — 6 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 12:59pm on January 4, 2010,
Michele Kramer said… - Hi Marla, Your house is beautiful. I'm sure your very excited.
- At 12:25am on June 6, 2009,
Greg Beck said… - p.s. I'd love 2 c some new pics.
- At 8:15am on February 11, 2009,
Rose Farnum said… - Nice Log Home pictures. You must be so excited to see this all come together. It will absoulty a master piece when it's done.
Rose
- At 2:15pm on January 25, 2009, Greg Beck said…
- hEY, MARLA, PIC # 2 SHOWS A LOG COMING INTO THE LOFT/kids playing with the keys, was that left coming through the wall for balance or just character for the room ? I'd like to do the same with logs under the underhang, thanks Greg Beck
- At 12:32pm on January 25, 2009, Greg Beck said…
- Hi, Marla
I have considered soapstone before, does it all look the same, blackish ? I like your photo's, I also love to fish, looks like your hubby has a whole ocean at his feet, we only have a small lake, do you have any finished pic's of your place from the outside, or are you still working on it ? I noticed you have a wraparound porch, we are doing same, ask your hubby if I can comeup and go fishing !
- At 11:58am on January 3, 2009,
Alan Ligertwood said… - Hi! Marla
thanks for the comment on my fotos and Scotland ...
and yes you should visit this lovely country that is my home my fotos only show such a small part of this..
If ican be of help on places u wish to visit just ask and if I can help I will.. :)
Alan.
- At 10:54pm on August 15, 2008, Marla said…
- What a day it has been today ! The foundation was poured today and it was a scorcher, 32 degrees Celsius. I made sure everyone had plenty to drink and the girls took Angel, the dog, down to the creek for a swim and a drink too. Our home is starting to seem more real as we progress from doodles on paper to blueprints to watching the excavator digging the hole for the foundation and now the walkout basement has been poured.
- At 5:05am on August 15, 2008,
Joy Mulkern said… - Good luck with your project!
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