That's a wrap....except for like a zillion other things

I almost can't believe I am saying this, but the cabin is pretty much done you guys.

After just shy of three years and a whole lotta blood, sweat, and money we are done with all of our renovations. Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty to do, but the list we set out to accomplish is all checked off. 

What we've done:

Repaired the rotten rim joists in the foundation

Repaired and re-painted the exterior

Repainted the interior

Mold mitigation (the only project that i hated; well demo of the floors was bad too)

New Floors throughout (except the bathroom)

Replaced the tile behind the wood stove

New Kitchen

Updated the bathroom

Shed facelift

Build a friggen 700 Sq Foot deck!

What we hired out:

The septic system, obviously 

The French drain and block foundation repair

Radon thingy (some tube on the side of the house that allegedly prevents cancer)

Natural gas installation and new furnace (coming soon!)

What's left:

Some decor; it's like 80% there, but still needs a few touches

I eventually want to add a sauna out back

An ADU (by ADU i mean a camper of some sort for our friends to sleep in)

Steps up to the cabin; we need to rent a BobCat one of these weekends when there isnt snow and dig some steps from the driveway


And here are some pics for you guys!














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