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The Pretty Good House says that building a house requires a team with three parts – like a stool. And that each leg needs to be there in order for it to stand-up. Those three legs are the client, the design team, and the build team. Unfortunately, but more often than not, when it comes […]
17.1.2025 14:00How to Choose a Cabin BuilderWhen you purchase plans or use a kit for your cabin – the thought is that you’ve sped up the process and saved some money by largely bypassing the design phase. And while that can be somewhat true – the reality is that what you’re left with is not a substitute for a design team. […]
3.1.2025 14:00Everything You Need to Know About Cabin Kits and PlansMore and more it seems common for builders and homeowners alike to purchase appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures from markets and discount sites like Amazon or Wal-Mart. And on the surface you might ask, “why wouldn’t you?” Often these sites sell these items for less than your local big-box stores and perhaps at wholesale prices. […]
20.12.2024 14:00Don’t Buy Your Fixtures on AmazonExposed trusses and cathedral ceilings are incredibly common in cabin construction. Unfortunately, the construction details of these are often incorrect and lead to poor energy performance, ice dams, leaks, mold, mildew, and rot. We’ll look at several correct construction assemblies for unvented insulated ceilings. What is a Cathedral Ceiling? A cathedral ceiling is a type […]
26.4.2024 13:00Cabin Cathedral CeilingsThe Pretty Good House (PGH) standard says that a PGH should be designed and built with solar – or photovoltaic (PV) – in mind. That means considering the location, orientation, and design of the roof and electrical system for solar of your cabin. (You can use this free tool to get an idea of what […]
22.4.2024 13:00Solar Power for CabinsFront doors, patio doors, sliding glass doors, screen, and storm doors – of the many types of doors for your cabin; what do you consider when making a selection? We’ll use the Pretty Good House as our guide as we walk through what to consider when deciding on door placement, use, and selection for a […]
18.4.2024 13:00Cabin Exterior DoorsIf there’s a weakness in your cabin’s building envelope – it’s the windows. However, part of the reason for having a cabin is to enjoy the view and unique location. We’ll use the Pretty Good House as our guide as we walk through what to consider when deciding on window placement, use, and selection for […]
14.4.2024 13:00Cabin WindowsDetermining construction costs for a cabin build is not a complicated endeavor. However, we think various kinds of costs go overlooked when simply aggregating bids. The Pretty Good House lays out several things to consider. We’ve highlighted and expanded on those below that we think are most relevant to cabins and rural homes. Construction Costs […]
10.4.2024 13:00Cabin Construction Costs – Monetary & EnvironmentalWhat Are Energy Efficiency Rebates? Energy efficiency rebates are incentives to purchase energy-efficient appliances over those that are less efficient and make energy-efficiency upgrades to an existing home. It’s worth noting that rebates are different from energy tax credits – which you can learn about here. How Much Can I Save? Through the home electrification […]
6.4.2024 13:00Energy Efficiency RebatesLog cabins, a-frames, chalets, and just about every other kind of cabin all have in common the prolific use of wood millwork. Tongue-and-groove wall cladding, wood floors, and all wood millwork need to acclimate before installation to prevent unwanted shrinkage after installation. What Is Acclimating? Acclimating is the process of the wood product’s moisture content […]
2.4.2024 13:00Acclimating Wood to Prevent Shrinkage[…] use of your garbage disposal. Be aware however that composting may not be feasible due to the wildlife hazards it […]
18.3.2024 15:06Comment on Animal Proof Construction by Kitchen Design for Cabins and Rural Homes – The Pretty Good Builder[…] Roof design (facets, pitch, penetrations, overhangs) to match your climate. […]
18.3.2024 14:59Comment on Cabin Roof Construction by Best Place to Have a Cabin – The Pretty Good Builder[…] Building in snow country quickly makes the roof one of the most important systems of the entire build. There’s a lot to consider to make living in snow country a lot safer, more durable, and more comfortable. If you haven’t already – be sure to review our general roofing guidelines for cabins and rural homes. […]
18.3.2024 14:56Comment on Cabin Roof Construction by High Snow Load Cabin Roofs – The Pretty Good Builder[…] – for wildfire and snow reasons too – should be avoided altogether. Add this to the list since gutters can easily […]
17.3.2024 13:24Comment on Cabin Roof Construction by Animal Proof Construction – The Pretty Good Builder[…] – for wildfire and snow reasons too – should be avoided altogether. Add this to the list since gutters can […]
17.3.2024 13:24Comment on Home Construction in Wildfire Areas by Animal Proof Construction – The Pretty Good Builder[…] a contractor do it – the entire process ensures that the work is up to and following an ANSI standard. Sure, there’s horror stories about a dense inspector on a power trip. But you’re more […]
14.3.2024 15:20Comment on What are Permits, Inspections, and Codes? by Why You Should Pull Building Permits – The Pretty Good Builder[…] there are a number of reasons that the pros may outweigh the cons. And with as much as we preach redundancy design – back-up heat is a hard one to […]
12.3.2024 18:21Comment on Redundancy Design for Buildings by Wood Stoves for Cabins – The Pretty Good Builder[…] firewood is a fuel hazard. Review guidelines on defensible space and store firewood […]
12.3.2024 18:21Comment on Home Construction in Wildfire Areas by Wood Stoves for Cabins – The Pretty Good Builder[…] Are very often a vulnerability on the roof and require additional facets (crickets, valleys, etc.). If you haven’t already – review our advice cabin roofs. […]
12.3.2024 18:21Comment on Cabin Roof Construction by Wood Stoves for Cabins – The Pretty Good Builder[…] addition to preserving your well or cistern, it’s also better for your septic system. See our guide on septic upkeep for more […]
12.3.2024 15:35Comment on Septic System Upkeep by How to Choose Appliances and Fixtures – The Pretty Good Builder