I’ve been doing some research in early 1900s Minnesota newspapers and I saw several references to using split-log drags to keep roads in good shape in the spring. Since it’s spring and mud season in northern Minnesota, I thought they, or something like them, might be a low-cost way to improve our 3 mile access road/driveway.
Have you ever used a split-log drag or do you know of a low-cost modern alternative?
On this day after the shootings at Virginia Tech, I sit here still in shock over the massacre.
The thought that keeps running through my mind is that we are never promised another day. We do not know what tomorrow may bring so we need to make the most of today. Therefore, it is so important that you not put your dreams on hold.
If you want to build your dream cabin (or for that matter, any cabin), do it now! Identify the steps needed. Break those down into the smallest steps possible. Take a step every day, or at least every week, to make your dream a reality. If you don’t know where to start, go to www.CabinStuff.com for ideas and resources.
LeaRae Keyes
CabinStuff
As I was flipping through the latest Cottage Living Magazine, I came across a picture of a set of tableware that I thought was just perfect for a cabin or cottage. Go to Faux Bois tableware if you would like to see this delightful tableware. Its twig and branch pattern would look great on any cabin or cottage table.
Have you discovered something you think is perfect for a cabin? If you have, let us know about it.
LeaRae Keyes,
www.CabinStuff.com
“Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink”
We aren’t on a sea of salt water, but finding water to drink and use for washing is a challenge. We are on a small lake, but the water isn’t necessarily safe to drink. With beavers in the lake, we may have some bacteria present that would make the water unsafe to drink without treatment.
We are also set back from the lake at least 175 feet, so carrying water to the cabin for washing dishes and us, is no simple task. Up to this point we have been hauling in water in 5 gallon containers for drinking.
We have used lake water for showering. Cabela’s has a great shower shelter at a reasonable cost that comes with a solar shower bag. We also have a propane heated shower for those cloudy and cool days.
We would like a method of having water available closer to the cabin. Lately we have been exploring the possibility of a rain water catchment system or driving a sand point.
Has anyone else had a similar challenge? What did you do?
LeaRae Keyes
CabinStuff.com
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