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Second Place
Building a second home can be a winning and affordable proposition. Here’s how. By Dan Mitchell
V acation-home ownership
is a goal on many a bucket
list, and it can be a smart
investment. There’s an advantage
to having a consistent, comfortable
Don’t misunderstand me — there’s
nothing wrong with either approach.
I simply bring it up because before
you start, you must honestly and
thoroughly review your intentions
home the same way as they would their
primary residence — but it’s not the
same. Its purpose is much different.
Evaluate what you really need out
of a second home before you plan
place to unwind, not to mention with this place. Then, and only then, it. Grind it down to the basics: How
potential tax advantages and rental can you make a sound plan, establish many square feet do you require to be
opportunities. a realistic budget and stick to both. comfortable on vacation? How long
If you’re hoping to build a second These seven points will help you get will you stay during each visit? How
home as a vacation retreat, what are on your way to a house you can afford many people will typically occupy
your objectives? Is your first priority and enjoy. it at one time? The answers will
quality of life and getting the most out drive the number and/or size of the
1
of your private getaway? Or is your Evaluate what you need and bedrooms and baths you will need,
aim to build a simple place to visit expect from the house. All as well as other communal spaces,
every now and then, and do it at the too often, people approach the like the living area, and recreational
lowest possible cost? design and construction of a second amenities, such as a game room.

2
Hire a quality contractor. first-rate building materials will actu- burn. Let as little of it go up in smoke
Whether you’re building a lux- ally lower the cost of ownership for the as possible by boosting your retreat’s
urious lodge or a down-and- long haul. In addition to your log or energy efficiency. Simple investments
dirty fishing cabin, the smartest way timber home package, these include in high-quality insulation, like spray
to save money for the long term is to investing in higher-grade windows, foam in the roof cavity; on-demand
engage a quality contractor to build doors and roofing, as well as cost/time hot water systems, so that you don’t
it. It may not seem like it, because saving options like low-maintenance waste power heating the water in
you have to foot the construction bill composite decks and handrails. that huge holding tank; and high-
on the front end, but failures due If you choose the cheapest prod- velocity HVAC systems that require
to poor construction can result in ucts out there, they won’t last as long, less space to operate and use a frac-
unwanted and unnecessary expenses so the little bit of money you saved tion of the power of traditional units,
for years. A well-built home that will up front will actually cost you more will give you significant returns over
last a long time with little expense down the line in repairs or replace- the life of your getaway.
for maintenance and repairs is worth ments. Not to mention you’ll have to A simple tip anyone can do:
every penny up front. spend your valuable time working on Resist the urge to mess with the ther-
the house instead of enjoying it. mostat. Severe temperature swings
3
Choose quality materials. are hard on the HVAC unit as well as
4
Just like hiring a top-notch Improve performance. your home’s wood. A programmable
builder may not seem like a When it comes to functions thermostat is a smarter, affordable
cost-savings strategy now but will pay like heating and cooling, way to manage your temperature
dividends down the road, opting for money is literally something you control.
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Determine the fit-and- Appliances. How much serious trast, starts at roughly $75 per square
finish level you want. This cooking do you plan to do here? Can foot), it’s a perfect budget-friendly
point differs based on person- you opt for mid-level models or even option for a log or timber cottage.
al preferences. Some people are more smaller-scale units, like ones
than content with the basics. Others designed for mobile homes, which Flooring. Genuine and engineered
want their home-away-from-home to will save space and money? hardwood floors are beautiful but
be as nicely appointed as their prima- pricey, averaging between $4 and
ry residence (or better!). Most people Fixtures. Upper-end and automated $12 per square foot. If your cabin is
fall in between. faucets and fixtures are great for tiny, this may be a budget pill you’re
So ask yourself: Does the home everyday use in a main residence, but willing to swallow, but consider
need to be appointed in a similar in a part-time second home, where luxury vinyl plank (LVP) before you
manner to your full-time house? they’ll be used less frequently, entry- do. While no one is suggesting it’s
If the answer is no, you likely can level models will do just fine and help indistinguishable from hardwoods,
save yourself a lot of money. I’m not keep your budget in line. at roughly $1.50 per square foot, it
suggesting that your finishing materi- can give you that wood-grain vibe at
als be unattractive by any means, just Countertops. Though most people a fraction of the price and still look
that you consider the low- to mid- don’t choose laminate (Formica) awesome. LVP also stands up well to
grade options out there that could do counters for their primary homes, this pets and is super easy to maintain —
the trick and still give you a getaway material has come a long way in both a definite vacation-home perk when
you’ll be proud to call yours. A few looks and performance. And starting your goal is to get a little R&R, not
key places to save: at $8 per square foot (quartz, by con- perform a lot of DIY chores.
Fireplaces. For most folks, a cabin ones. But size isn’t the only way to you’ll spend more money.
without a fireplace is a non-starter. save a little money. Restraint goes a Take tile, for example. You walk
But masonry wood-burning fireplaces long way. The more ornamental the into a distributor thinking that a
can cost upwards of $25,000 and are wood is, the more expensive it will be. simple 6-by-6 white porcelain tile will
notoriously inefficient. Even a gas unit A smooth-milled log is less labor in- do; then you reach the large-format
can cost $6,000 or more. tensive (and therefore less expensive) marble display. You can’t help but
Suggestion: LED electric fireplac- than a hand-hewn log of the same size. drool a little, and you think, “It will
es. The flames are super-realistic But log walls and timber frames only cost a few thousand dollars
now, and the blower puts out an im- aren’t the only wood in a home — and more to upgrade to marble … what’s
pressive amount of warmth when you may not be the best place to shave one little splurge?” It’s easy to justify
want it, or you can have year-round expenses. Narrow window and door these extra expenses, but if you head
ambiance (sans heat) when you trim, simple moldings and accents down that road, one splurge will lead
don’t. The best part? A 24-by-72-inch like faux box beams instead of full to two; two to four; and before you
model costs about $3,500 and there’s log purlins, are all ways to make sure know it, you’re $50,000 over budget.
no chimney, there’s no pipes … you your home is charming, yet stays on Don’t give in to the urge. Stick to the
just plug it in, and you’re done. the budget straight and narrow. plan and let your wallet take the lead.
6 7
Find savings on your home’s Set a budget and stick to Dan Mitchell is a builder and a log and
wood components. It stands it. Don’t let your passions and timber home educator. He owns Eagle
to reason that smaller-diameter taste drive your decisions. CDI, a construction and development
logs and timbers cost less than larger The minute you let passion take over, firm based near Knoxville, Tennessee.
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take it outside
Set-and-Forget
Landscaping
When you’d rather relax in your yard
than work on it, planning is key.
By Elizabeth Millard
RUSSIAN SAGE JUNIPER BAYBERRY LILACS

W
hether your cabin is a week- fescue, which is a slow-growing, short
end getaway, a primary grass that needs to be mowed only
residence or you simply once or twice a year and comes in
don’t have the time or enthusiasm for mixes of different varieties.
yard work (who does?), you may think
you need to sacrifice beauty for easy Q Expand patio areas — or build
upkeep. Good news: You don’t. them: Even with fescue, having less
While it will take a little upfront effort lawn in general minimizes mainte-
to establish a low- to no-maintenance nance, so installing a patio will cut
landscape, ultimately you can get an down on how much green space
eye-catching look without spending your you have — plus they add room for
vacation days or hard-earned retirement outdoor entertaining and relaxing.
years on gardening tasks. Here are six
quick tips to do now, so you can take it Q Add hardy perennials: Annuals
easy later on: are lovely, but they need to be
replanted each year, adding extra
Q Spotlight shrubs and small trees: items to your yard-maintenance to-do
There’s a reason you see so many list. Perennials, on the other hand,
trees, shrubbery and decorative are a one-and-done planting session.
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grasses at vacation properties; If you choose drought-tolerant plants

they’re hearty and require minimal here, you’ll get the benefit of less
trimming. Plus, many are drought re- watering, too. Some good picks are
sistant, which means you don’t need sedum, daylilies, daisies, coneflowers
to worry about a watering schedule. and elderberry.
Consider varieties like Russian sage,
juniper, bayberry, lilacs and hydran- Q Use inorganics to fill gaps: Instead
geas (see photos, below left). of putting together numerous plants
with different watering schedules
Q Mulch generously: Choosing a and care needs, fill in spaces with
mulch material, like woodchips or no-maintenance, inorganic options
pine straw, can significantly reduce that still contribute to a natural look.
weeding, retain soil moisture and These include pea gravel, boulders,
keep plant roots cool in hot tempera- benches, bird baths and trellises.
tures. It also can enhance your yard’s
appeal and improve soil health, as it All of these tasks, especially when
breaks down over time. taken together, may seem the polar
opposite of a “no maintenance” yard,
Q Consider slow-growing grasses: but think of the upfront effort as an
If you can’t mow regularly, you might investment in your future R&R. A little
opt for types of grass that don’t extra exertion now can lead to the
require much attention because they enjoyment of a burden-free property
don’t grow very tall. The best pick is for years to come.
HYDRANGEAS

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The Septa Lodge

Nothing beats the Adirondack life for a couple eagerly awaiting
the day they convert their retreat to a full-time home. ÅëéìåèáàÞõÉîåġêÕñÞáî

or the moment, the Septa Lodge
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Uvannis’ primary home in Syracuse,
New York, the lodge occupies a quiet
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After a two-and-a-half-year disruption from the pandemic,
homeowners are seeking to expand their living quarters
in fun (and potentially lucrative) ways.
By Charles Bevier
he past few years haven’t (adding a boat house on a lake, a yoga flat.” These places are almost always
T been a picnic, to say the least,

and although we’ve started to
integrate into society more each day,
studio or a game room), and two of the
tactics that can help accomplish these
goals happen to be log and timber
separate, self-contained, detached or
semi-detached buildings that include
all the basics of any house (think:
we still look to our homes to provide a home trends on the rise. Enter ADUs kitchen, living area, bedroom and
safe space for work and play. and FROGs. bath), but on a smaller scale.
If you’re still seeking out your ideal “We have two current projects that
retreat, you’re not alone. Log and tim- ADUs have ADUs — one in Idaho and one in
ber home designers say today’s buyers Sought-after amenities can be as Wyoming,” recalls Matt Franklin, lead
are specifically looking for homes that simple as a backyard fire pit or outdoor architect at M.T.N Design in Meridian,
rejuvenate and replenish their spirits, kitchen; however, some log and timber Idaho. “One client even lived in their
with amenities that can support family home buyers are thinking a bit bigger ADU while their main home was
life and help them reconnect with by adding what’s technically called under construction.”
friends. The reasons range from the an “accessory dwelling unit,” or While ADUs are typically
Heidi Long photo
practical (housing an aging parent ADU, but is more commonly called a smaller, usually within the 800- to
or earning passive income) to playful casita, a bungalow or even a “granny 1,000-square-foot range, don’t expect

them to be inexpensive, Matt advises. log and timber frame building systems “We’re also doing more casitas that
“Typically, they are more expen- and other rustic features will help it are physically connected to the house
sive per square foot than the main stand out from other units, according with a private entrance, mini kitchen
structure because you don’t get the to Michael Grant, principal of Modern and access to a courtyard,” Michael
economies of scale that you do with Rustic Homes in Ellijay, Georgia. continues.
the larger space.” “I tell people that if you build in
Though they may not be cheap to the charm, they will come. I built a Know the Code. Log and timber
build, they can pay for themselves. guest house which I turned into an homes often are built on vast pieces
ADUs often are used as a source of Airbnb rental. It has nearly 100 per- of land, so you may think that you
rental income or as a future retire- cent occupancy,” Michael says. “I’ve automatically have the right to build
ment home, where the homeowners learned that you develop a following an ADU within your property lines;
downsize to the ADU, then rent out of past guests that share their appre- however, that may not be the case.
the larger, main residence to help fund ciation of your property with friends Some jurisdictions have limitations
their golden years. and family. Amenities like outdoor on how many residential structures
The key to an ADU’s success is its fireplaces are mood setters. People can be built on a parcel and/or require
design, and specifically incorporating love them. minimum lot sizes and setbacks, as

well as have maximum occupancy the FROG (finished room over the considerations, such as whether your
caps. So, before you think about break- garage). staircase is located inside or outside
ing ground, you’d be wise to pay a visit If planned and designed properly, the garage itself.
to your local planning office to learn the volume above a garage can easily And while it may seem like a simple
what’s possible. be converted to found living space, remodel, Matt and Michael warn that
Once you get the all-clear, the and its uses can range from an apart- FROG is not a DIY project. Both suggest
process for adding an ADU to your ment for post-college children to a to hire pros because FROGs quickly
property is much the same as it was for unit that generates rental income. become quite complicated, involving
building your primary house. All plans “Last year we built a FROG to be a multiple trades, including electrical,
must be engineered for the site, permit- caretaker’s quarters,” Michael re- plumbing and structural engineering.
ted and approved by your local build- calls. “It opened off the garage from a
ing inspector along key milestones. vestibule that allowed access into the Know the Code. Just as with an ADU,
garage and the main house, as well as before you embark on any additional
Heavy Timber Truss & Frame photo by Joe Hilliard
FROGs the apartment.” living quarters to your existing home,

You may like the idea of the indepen- One of the most important strat- your first stop should be to the city or
dent space an ADU would provide, but egies for adding a FROG is to spend county zoning department to see if a
you may not have the budget, property time on its design so that the gables, FROG is allowed by the local building
or even zoning permissions necessary windows and other exterior features code. Height restrictions, additional
for this type of mini-house. You still are in harmony with the rest of your parking requirements or restricted
have options, and they may be even home. This includes everything from distances to the property line could
closer to home than you think: Enter facade details, like trim, to practical impact your plans.

If building codes are a go, then start within the thermal envelope, not in ex- take up quite a bit of room within that
the design process from the outside terior walls, to avoid weather extremes. space. Spiral stairs may be an inter-
in. Again, you’ll want to make the As for power, an additional electrical nal option for those on a budget, but
design seamless with the rest of the panel will be needed, placed within the if funds allow, you could install an
home. Engineers will need to verify the interior with easy access, to meet build- elevator. Residential elevators have
foundation, framing and property line ing codes. If your FROG will be rented come down in price, with the national
locations are code compliant. If the to tenants, be sure that all utilities are average at $30,000. Though they seem
foundation needs to be replaced, that on separate meters from the primary like a luxury, they can add functionality
can quickly become a budget buster. house, unless you plan to include them for seniors and people of any age with
in the monthly rent. mobility challenges, as well as being
Adding Insulation. To ensure your convenient for hauling groceries, furni-
FROG remains inviting for all four Creating Access. One of the most ture or equipment between floors.
seasons, designers recommend extra challenging components of planning a
insulation for the roof and walls. If your FROG is determining how its occupants So, if the pandemic was good for
budget can afford it, expanding spray will access it. One solution is a stairway one thing, it showed us that there really
foam insulation is the better option over on the outside of the gable wall with is no place like home. By expanding
fiberglass batt insulation. two landings — one at the halfway point the way we think about the spaces we
and the other at the top. If the person(s) live in — as well as who we share those
Extending Utilities. Extending plumb- living there are trusted family or friends, spaces with and how we go about it —
ing and electrical runs can be challeng- you may consider an interior staircase we can get the most out of our houses
ing. Plumbing lines must be placed within the garage; however, they can now and for years to come.
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or visitors to the “Country Cabin months, a new roof and floor, lower level though. The three-bedroom,
in the City,” a rental cabin in several updated appliances and a two-and-a-half bathroom cabin boasts
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, it brand-new decor scheme later, and a hot tub, a spacious deck, a fireplace
quickly becomes clear what the cabin was properly polished. and jetted tubs in each full bathroom.
Dolly Parton meant when she sang, Upstairs, Bob committed to the If you can pull yourself away from
rustic-cabin-in-the-woods theme. the luxe lodging, there’s no shortage of
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“In my Tennessee mountain home, life
is as peaceful as a baby’s sigh.” “It’s a full-on log cabin with bear things to do in the area. Dolly Parton’s
Perched on a hillside just outside switch plates and antler chandeliers,” theme park, Dollywood, is just up
of town and surrounded by trees, as he describes it. But downstairs, the road to the northeast, and Great
the pine-log retreat delivers on the the spaces take on an Old-Hollywood- Smoky Mountains National Park is
promise of its name. “When you’re meets-speakeasy motif. Guests are to the south. In town, there’s a little
there, you’re only a mile from all the treated to a movie room and “VIP” something for everyone, from mini-
typical tourist traps, but you wouldn’t bedroom, both with decor influenced golf to car shows to alpine coasters to
really know it. It feels very relaxing,” by the big screen. Over in the game dinner theaters. Bob advises you can
explains owner Bob Bruzik. room, bourbon barrel tables and “no even zip over to both Gatlinburg and
Bob purchased the property just snitches allowed” signs complete the Knoxville with ease.
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So you’ve built your dream retreat — Design with lifestyle and
tip
the last thing you want to do is spend longevity in mind. Expansive
your hard-earned leisure time toiling covered porches are practically
away at taking care of it. Any home is synonymous with the log and timber
home lifestyle. But deep overhangs over
going to require some degree of upkeep,
outdoor spaces come with the added
but with these quick tips, you can keep
bonus of protecting your home’s exterior
maintenance to a minimum so you and from harsh UV rays, heavy snowfall and
your home will get the TLC you both intense rain. Designing your porches
deserve.
easy
to be a minimum of 8 feet deep with
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begins long before there’s even a protection. (Meaning less frequent repair
structure to tend to. When planning and maintenance for you!)
the siting for your log or timber home,
situate it such that it’s shielded from harsh
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Follow these
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protect it from pooling water. your home for years to come. Whether

you choose a stain that’s oil-based, Naturally occurring cracks in wood
water-based or an emulsion of the two, are called “checks.” They are a
normal feature, but upward-
be sure to buy a product formulated facing checks can hold water
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Finishing touches. When it one of the simplest steps of all:
comes time to landscaping, Take a good look at your home —
keep a few key strategies in mind: and not just to admire its striking beauty.
Plant shrubs at least 3 feet away from the About twice a year, ideally in spring
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and insects away from the walls. (This is breaches in sealants, which could let mois-
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inside style
Special Treatment
Applications and techniques that will punch up the panache of your home’s wood.
By Katherine Owen
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this treatment is a traditional Japa-
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for thin-plank cladding, in which the
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harred, brushed, stripped, In many ways, achieving your dream delectable result. Here are a handful of
blackened – the myriad ways design is a lot like following a recipe the unique treatments that have home-
to treat logs and timbers can – if the ingredients are good, you can owners (and us) drooling over the look
sound like a recipe for a delicious dish. use a variety of techniques to achieve a of their wood.

WATER PEELED
Summit Log & Timber Homes em-
ploys a special process to unearth
the beauty of large logs with preci-
sion. To achieve their “Latewood”
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logs also can be striking as character
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VINEGAR
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At this rustic ranch in Cody,
Wyoming, architect Bill Tab-
berson worked with Cana-
dian Timberframes to marry
modern lines with rustic
texture resulting in a contem-
porary design that still feels
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14” $23.22 L.F. $21.18 L.F. wood almost black. Vinegar
causes the steel to rust via
oxidization, which then colors
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the wood.
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Take these examples to heart architectural styles can take on a dream of a traditional cabin or a mod-
as proof positive that even the most unique edge with the application of ern masterpiece, these tactics bring out
traditional building techniques and these special treatments. Whether you the best of Mother Nature’s beauty.

shop the look
chic
dreams
a t this dreamy Tennessee log-and-timber
retreat, “farmhouse” is so much more than a
decor scheme. The hybrid home is situated
on the family farm, Acres of Grace, which homeowner
April Smith-Patterson inherited from her father and
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By Katherine Owen farmhouse calls for interior trimmings to suit, so Honest
Abe’s interior designer, Molly Cooper of Cooper & Co.,
Log Provider:
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Honest Abe Log & Timber Homes
are undeniably shabby chic. Take a cue from the primary
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Log Provider:
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At the Highcliffe Lodge in Vail,
Colorado, rest and relaxation
come in the form of a cozy
basement wet bar and sitting
room, ideal for kicking back
after a full day on the slopes.
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1. The owners took advantage of every
square inch of the 5,000-square-foot
retreat and tucked a full wet bar
underneath the stairs to the main level.
The bar boasts an upper counter made
from hand-forged metal by Craig May
from Dragon Forge Ltd. and Herbeau
oil-rubbed bronze faucets to match
those found in the kitchen.
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play throughout the basement level, with
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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lodgepole pine logs were hand-treated
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though some stretch to 14 feet. Some call for supports,
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Q: I’m contemplating installing a hot tub
at my log ranch, but I’m not sure if it’s worth
the investment. Are outdoor hot tubs still “hot”?
A: As people look to incorporate creature comforts into their
properties, amenities like hot tubs have become more popular than
ever. “But homeowners want more than just a slab of concrete and
a box of water,” declares architect Matt Franklin with M.T.N Design,
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most picturesque scenery any house could hope for.
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can help you make the most of what she gave you.
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bath and strategic decorative
lighting. Not to mention, the
tiny log pool house ties it all
together with rustic aplomb.
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The key to any successful backyard entertaining
area is to have a strong focal point, but the setup
doesn’t have to be elaborate to shine. Here, a
simple elongated dining table draws the eye to
the green arbor at the far end of the yard. Rows
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space as an outdoor dining room, while pea-
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time outdoors when the weather
turns foul. Enhance the zone
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The rear view at the Wade
residence is as dramatic as the
log home’s waterfront location.
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shore up the sloping lot, making
it more useful. At the base, a
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What’s better than one
outstanding outdoor room?
How about two! An elevated
outdoor lounge attached to
the rear of this home peers
toward the timbered pavilion
at the water’s edge, which
not only has direct access to
the boat dock, it also con-
tains a relaxing hot tub and
picnic area. Choosing timber
framing for the pavilion is an
ideal way to tie the space to
the main house.
Photo courtesy of Canadian Timberframes

Mountain Pond’s double gable main entrance is
accentuated by massive lodgepole pine logs. The
pylons and foundation wainscot are Montana
moss rock, while the front door was custom
made by a local craftsman. Frontier sandstone
quarried in Montana covers the exterior entry-
way floor and continues into the foyer.
opposite Built by Peter Lee, of Teton Heritage

Builders in nearby Bozeman, the timbered home
is covered by a cedar shake roof with copper
standing seams, sided with reclaimed wood and
Montana moss rock and has a three-bay garage,
five bedrooms and a ski-in, ski-out tower with
a ski bridge leading directly to the slopes.
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Peak
of Perfection
A New England family’s Montana getaway is
a piece of fly-fishing and skiing heaven in Big Sky country.

Like all trim
throughout
the home, the
molding around
the reclaimed
fir and forged-
iron-strapped
door’s sidelights
and transom are
knotty alder.
One of the many
Turkish rugs
collected by
interior designer
Carol Merica for
Mountain Pond
tops the sand-
stone floor.
M
ountain pond. bers-only resort that has the distinc- ized on the prime location.
Those two words tion of having the world’s only private “The biggest challenge was to incor-
conjure images ski mountain. porate both the pond and the ski run,”
of snow-capped It all started with an outdoorsy shares Bob Brooks, architect and partner
peaks reflected couple who had fly fishing and skiing with Reid Smith. “There was a berm be-
in clear, glassy water. as priority pastimes. The future home- tween them, so we fit the house in there.”
As the name of one New England owners were on the hunt for a site that Bob says his method is to be
family’s Montana retreat, that simple would offer both. When they found a site responsive, and this practice of
phrase is spot on. Mountain Pond, the lot with skiing access on one side and envisioning the project from each
home, is an 8,600-square-foot thing small pond on the other, Reid Smith approach helps crystallize a building’s
of beauty, perfectly positioned in the Architects of Bozeman, Montana, was design. “We tried to capture all the best
Yellowstone Club, an exclusive, mem- selected to design a house that capital- mountain views, especially from the

Reclaimed oak
flooring, a cus-
tom forged iron
chandelier and
a wood-burning
Montana moss
rock fireplace
with a raised
hearth and a
firewood storage
cubby create
a rustic feel.
For continuity,
Carol used a soft
beige paint on
drywall through-
out the house.
The mantel is a
reclaimed, hand-
hewn elm timber
attached with
bridge washers
to which rust
patina was ap-
plied to simulate
aging.

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Dining with a view was a must for Mountain
Pond’s owners, so designer Carol Merica had
a Bozeman craftsman build an expandable
table to fit the dining alcove from which Cedar
Mountain and Lone Peak are visible. Leather-
upholstered wood stools perch below the soap-
stone-topped island lit by three copper pendant
lights. The wrought-iron chandelier above the
dining table was designed by Carol and made
in Utah specifically for the spot. The sitting area
overlooking the pond is warmed by a pellet
stove backed by dry-stacked stone.

special
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spaces 2
1
main living space and the master suite,” From the pond, the face boasts a cov- decades of experience in bringing ideas
he says. “We also wanted to bring the ered mahogany deck and below it, a stone to life under the vast Montana sky.
house down to the pond, so we could patio — both with fireplaces. The third Early in the construction process
get more angles.” level comprises a tower with a ski bridge Carol Merica, principal designer and
To accomplish this objective, Bob to the slopes for ski-in/ski-out capability. partner at Design Associates, began
drafted a house with three levels, and, Taking on construction of Bob’s working with the homeowners to
as he observes, “many faces.” The front ingenious plans was Peter Lee, founder fashion the interiors.
entrance is the main face, and through and president of Teton Heritage Builders. “They are from the Boston area, and
it there’s a great room, study, kitchen, “We started the project in 2015 and their tastes reflect that,” she says, ex-
dining room, guest room and a primary finished it in 2016,” Peter recalls, noting plaining that they wanted it to be “com-
bed and bath. proudly, “one day ahead of schedule.” fortable, relaxed and not overstated.”
Through the walk-out basement As Bob had envisioned, the home For the walls, Carol chose a soft
entrance, you’ll find a rec room, three emerges from the site as though it had off-white. Floors are reclaimed oak or
more bedrooms, a bunk room, storage always been there, utilizing native natural stone and rugs are Turkish with
space and mechanical area. stone, reclaimed wood and Peter’s three simple geometric patterns.

3
“I believe a home should have a com- 1 One of Mountain Pond’s many outdoor spaces consists of a large mahogany
mon thread,” Carol declares. “Furniture àáßçäáÝðáàóåðäÝóëëàÞñîêåêãÏëêðÝêÝéëïïîëßçğîáìèÝßáñêàáîÝäáÝòõ
should be interchangeable in any room.” timber roof system supported by lodgepole pine posts. 2 Architect Bob Brooks
As such, she selected classic wood furni- àáïåãêáàÝðäåîàèáòáèðëóáîÝêàïçåÞîåàãáâëîáÝïõÝßßáïïðëðäáÛáèèëóïðëêáÅèñÞĊï
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tional leather, cloth or tapestry coverings. ìëîßáèÝåêðåèáĠëëîåêãîáßèÝåéáàóëëàÝêàéáðÝèéáïäèëßçáîïÝêàóäÝðïäáßÝèèïÝ
If she couldn’t find fixtures or furniture to ČîñïðåßåêàñïðîåÝèčßäÝêàáèåáîóåðäÇàåïëêÞñèÞï 3 ÃðÝêáèáòÝðåëêëâéëîá
suit, she had the pieces custom made by ðäÝê$âááðîáèÝôåêãïèááìßÝêÞáàåġßñèðáòáêåêðäáéëïðÞáÝñðåâñèëâ
local craftspeople. ïáððåêãïÖëáôìáîåáêßáàááìáîîáïððäáìîåéÝîõÞáàîëëéóÝïëñðğððáàóåðä
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house as their ‘cabin,’” Carol says with a ğîáìèÝßáÝêàÝìîåòÝðáÞÝèßëêõ 4 ÅèÝïïåßèáÝðäáîßäÝåîïÝìÝåîëâßëñßäáïÝêà
smile. And indeed, the home is warm and ÝêñìäëèïðáîáàëððëéÝêßîáÝðáÝßëöõïìëðÝîëñêàÝãÝïğîáìèÝßáåêðäáîáß
welcoming, even with its grand size and îëëéÎëßÝðáàëêðäáóÝèçëñðÞÝïáéáêðèáòáèðäáìëêàåïëêèõÝâáóïðáìïÝóÝõ
elite locale. “For them it’s a legacy home,”
she explains. “I think it is timeless.”

By Suzanna Logan | Photography by Joseph Hilliard
natural
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Outside, the timber frame structure
is clad in cedar, which also makes up
high
all elements of the timbered deck. A
low-pitched hip roof features generous
overhangs to shield the structure from
the sun and provide a more comfort-
able viewing experience to the proper-
ty’s 20 acres and beyond.
This fire-tower-inspired retreat

or the lucky owners of
offers panoramic views
this lookout retreat in the
of Rocky Mountain splendor. Colorado Rockies, being
“on top of the world” is
more than an expression, or even
an occasional thank-your-lucky-
stars experience. It’s a way of life.
Perched delicately between earth
and sky, this weekend retreat
delivers mind-bending views
of the best that Mother Nature
has to offer, including pine-covered
slopes, an alpine river and dramatic
rock formations.
The two-story timber frame struc-
ture was created as an escape from
the din of city living — a place where
the cares of life could melt away into
endless azure skies. As such, those
sky-high views were the driving force
behind the structure’s design, which
takes an “upside-down” approach by
situating the main gathering spaces
on the “main” floor and the sleeping
quarters down below. At 32-by-32 feet,
the home is a perfect square with
glass stretching around all four sides
of the upper level, delivering sight-
lines in every direction.
“No matter where you look, there
is an amazing view,” says Bruce Bode,

Though ringing in at only
1,000 square feet, the main
floor offers multiple zones
for gathering, including a
kitchen with island seating,
and a living and dining area.

From the L-shaped, cushion-topped, The impressive roof system features of effort from the design and con-
built-in bench, the views stretch out grand trusses overhead, anchored struction team. There were challenges
in all directions, extending around
by two king posts in the center. The around just about every corner: From
40 miles to the nearby Rocky Mountains.
ceiling gets an additional design boost having to stage the materials half a
from eastern white pine tongue-and- mile away and deliver them piece by
owner of Heavy Timber Truss & groove and a series of skylights that piece via forklift to the site, to getting
Frame, the home’s designer and add a pop of blue against the amber- the equipment (including a crane)
timber provider. toned Douglas fir timbers. up the long driveway with its hairpin
Of course, there’s a price to pay for The interiors feel at harmony with turns and switchbacks, to working
those stellar views. You won’t find a their surroundings, thanks to the or- around the area’s short building sea-
bathroom or any walled storage space ganic finishes and furnishings that fill son from May through early October,
on the main floor. “The living area the space, including live-edge tables, to figuring out how to situate the
was to have no obstructions — peri- leather couches, granite countertops insulated concrete forms and SIPs into
od,” explains Jim Ince, who served and end-grain Douglas fir parquet the rocky terrain. “In some places, we
as the local representative for Heavy floors. Adding to the effect are sliding were literally placing posts between
Timber Truss & Frame. glass doors that open to a catwalk boulders,” explains Bruce. “It was one
But don’t for a second think that deck encircling the home. of those builds where you had to do
means the wide-open interiors, which While the home has a natural ease what you had to do and get it figured
include a kitchen, dining and living about it, creating this mountain mas- out, but the outcome is really some-
area are devoid of architectural detail. terpiece required more than its share thing truly special.”

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left Marbled tiles in the shower

surround make a major statement in
this bathroom, which also features
glass shower doors, stained concrete
floors and a custom wood vanity.
below The structure’s bedrooms are

simple but functional. The shared
upper living space offers little in the
way of modern technology — the
views are the entertainment, after all
— so the televisions were relegated
to the downstairs bedrooms.

DOCK TALK
Are you lucky enough to have a waterfront retreat?
Enjoy your shoreline to its fullest with these dock design strategies.
By Charles Bevier

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or many current and aspiring surface as it reflects the vibrant
log and timber homeowners, orange, gold and crimson of the
there’s no place better than changing leaves.
a retreat along the shore. Whether it’s Having a dock is an integral
a lake, river or pond, few experienc- part of the joy of waterfront living,
es can compete with a crisp autumn whether your goal is to tie up a boat,
morning — mist rising from the water’s set up the perfect fishing spot or
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ing the fact that you have choices. Texas, explains part of that popularity crib of crates or wooden frames filled
is thanks to the fact floating docks can with rocks before covering it in deck-
TYPES OF DOCKS adjust for whatever Mother Nature ing. Their stability is not without a
There is more than one way to design throws at them. steep price tag though, and they may
and build a dock, and once you start to “They are quite effective in accom- disrupt the surrounding ecosystem.
investigate the options, it can be a bit modating water elevation fluctuations
overwhelming. due to drought, evaporation, or best MATERIAL MATTERS
To figure out which dock style is case, rain!” she says. “Because of our In addition to the construction style
right for your waterfront location, unique hinge system ... our standard of your dock, you’ll have to sort out
start by thinking of them in two main steel-framed and deluxe steel-framed the materials to build it with. The three
categories, non-permanent (removable docks can accommodate water eleva- most common choices are aluminum,
or adjustable) and permanent. Non- tion changes up to 10 feet.” That’s no wood and synthetic materials.
permanent docks, like floating docks, small feat. Aluminum and synthetic materials,
move with the water. Permanent, or Floating docks also make great like plastic, boast outstanding durabili-
“fixed,” docks have a set height and platforms for fishing and boating, as it ty, lower maintenance and less weight.
are situated above the waterline on situates you right on the water and the Wood offers a classic look and fits
a foundation, usually constructed of dock remains consistently close to the in particularly well in rustic locales.
concrete, steel or wood. boat’s cleats and ties. This allows your That being said, it does come with
Several key factors will determine boat to be easily secured and you will some upkeep, and you’ll need to
which of these is right for your property: have a consistent experience getting in check with local regulations regarding
Q Water type and out of your boat. chemical treatments that could leach
Q Local regulations into the water.
Q Water depth Permanent Docks
Q Your intended use: boat access, One of the primary advantages of a per- SHOULD YOU
fishing, swimming, entertaining manent, or fixed, dock is the increased DIY YOUR DOCK?
Q Size and number of watercraft stability, both for the sake of the dock Once you have decided on a floating
Q Shoreline profile and for those using it. Particularly in or fixed dock and what to build it out
Q Water fluctuation amounts areas with strong tides or currents, a of, all that’s left to decide is how it
Q Waves and currents permanent dock is likely the way to go. will get built. Your options are to do it
Q Soil composition Additionally, permanent docks are a yourself, buy a kit or hire someone to
good fit in shallow water, less than 5 build it for you.
Non-Permanent Docks feet or so, where a floating dock would Even if you’re a seasoned DIYer,
If your waterline fluctuates in height be at risk of hitting the ground should building and installing a dock
over the course of the year, but the the water level recede. They also offer requires specialized techniques and
water is deep, or if permanent posts the opportunity to incorporate enter- tools. Docks made from a building
are not compatible with the ground taining features, like a bar or grill. system are a good solution, but be
due to soil softness or water depth, On the flip side, permanent docks prepared to rent heavy-duty equip-
a non-permanent dock may be the cost more and will require permits to ment for its delivery. Ultimately, you
best decision for your property. These construct. may just want to hire a pro to tackle
come in a few different styles, but Permanent docks come in several this project, so you can focus all your
floating models are the most common. styles. A piling dock, in which large attention on having fun.

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Tim and Debbie chose precision-
milled eastern white pine D-logs
—curved on the outside, flat on the
inside — with butt-and-pass corners
and a transparent stain. Hochstetler
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This Pennsylvania dream home,
50 years in the making, proved
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or 50 years, Debbie and and yearly projects to improve their property to realize their dream.
Tim Werner dreamed of early-1900s house were no longer A friend in real estate showed
living in a log home — feasible. Back surgery for Tim, retire- them a lovely lot close to their chil-
ever since weekend get- ment and the pull of 15 grandkids 45 dren. The wooded parcel offered the
aways in the mountains minutes away in Greensburg called benefits and amenities of living near
made them long for the for a change. “It was time to stop that a high-end housing development, but
cabin-in-the-woods lifestyle. Yet the nonsense and move on,” Tim recalls with all the peace and quiet of coun-
dream lay dormant while. For 35 years, with a laugh. Finally, they saw the try life and no strict covenants. The
a farmhouse situated on 40 acres in opportunity to build their dream home dream felt so close they could touch
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was the and enjoy a simpler life. But log homes it — until they were outbid by $100.
place they called home. aren’t common in Westmoreland Coun- Fate was in their corner, however. The
Eventually, the daily farm chores ty’s seat, and it would take a special other buyer backed out, and Tim and

left The large primary-suite loft overlooks the below Situated at the rear of the home,
airy great room with its floor-to-ceiling manufac- the sunroom’s panoramic windows
tured-stone chimney. For Debbie and Tim, offer a view of the Werners’ wooded
the choice of a propane fireplace insert was yet back yard and infuse the space with
another way to simplify. “I knew I’d never put a soft natural light.
wood-burning fireplace in,” Tim says. “We’ve had
those in the past. Less work is better.”
Debbie closed on the lot in 2015. owned manufacturer based in Loud- design consultant at Hochstetler. With
That’s when the dream made way for onville, Ohio. Even though they had Doug’s help, they designed their for-
a bona fide plan. already placed a deposit with another ever home: a three-bedroom, two-and-
As they mapped out the details of log home company, the Werners knew a-half-bath, 2,700-square-foot house
their future forever home, Debbie and they wanted Hochstetler’s true post- (including a finished basement), built
Tim tried to see as many log homes as and-beam roof system with heavy-duty from 8-inch-diameter eastern white
possible, even asking strangers for tours. Douglas fir beams — plus the freedom pine D-logs. They wanted the main
“When we drove down the road and to customize. level to be as open as possible to fit
saw one, we’d stop and say, ‘Hey, can we “Tim and Debbie knew exactly the entire family, so they modified
look at your house?’” Tim recalls. what they wanted, and that makes Hochstetler’s “Woodlawn” floor plan,
And that’s how they discovered things easy. They had a good eye for forgoing main-floor bedrooms to
Hochstetler Log Homes, an Amish- detail,” says Doug Coen, a sales and expand the kitchen and dining room

In the kitchen, quartz countertops
and white Shaker-style cabinets
brighten the space and contrast
with the logs and the hickory
floors. The pendants and cabinets
are both from IKEA. “I would
never buy anything else,” Debbie
says of the cabinets, after using
them in her previous farmhouse
as well. Three unique windows
in place of a backsplash add
ambient light to the room.

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and fit Debbie’s massive dining table,

1 Tim and Debbie used corrugated galvanized tin panels on the basement ceiling.
“All the electrical, the plumbing, the heating — it’s all in that space right over which can seat up to 20 people.
the basement, so I didn’t want to lose access to those areas,” Tim explains. Hochstetler was happy to accommo-
2 A high-låãäðëâðäáäëéáåïåðïäáÝòõàñðõìëïðÝêàÞáÝéîëëğêãïõïðáé date the Werners’ special requests. “We
a major reason Debbie and Tim chose to work with Hochstetler. “A lot of other can customize anything,” Doug says.
companies use white pine for their timbers, which doesn’t have the load-bearing “Very seldom do people not modify.”
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basement comprises about 900 square feet of the home and leads to a backyard suite in the loft overlooking the great
patio. ProVia manufactured stone fascia along the foundation (included in Hoch- room and expanded its adjoining bath-
stetler’s materials package) complements the logs. 4 Working with a manu- room. The two-story floor plan helped
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to the basement) to drastically expand the kitchen and dining room. That leaves which began in August 2017. The U-
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also appealed to Debbie’s background and pergola offer outdoor living of living a simple life in the woods
in architectural drawing and passion spaces, while a large sunroom and finally came to fruition in February
for dramatic details. The finished windows between the upper and 2018. “Now, it feels like we’re kind of
basement with two bedrooms, a full lower kitchen cabinets bring the on vacation all the time,” Tim pro-
bath and a living space offers plenty view and extra light inside. Debbie fesses. “Log homes give you a different
of room for grandkids to sleep over. explains this unique alternative to a feeling inside — they’re quieter. Some
Despite downsizing from 40 acres backsplash: “We find that we spend a friends who visit even say, ‘We want to
to one, enjoying the outdoors is still lot of time looking at the animals out go to the vacation house!’”
essential for the Werners. “We tend there — squirrels out on the deck and Reflecting on the experience of
to spend more time outside than we deer out in the woods. We’re short, designing and building their forever
do inside,” Tim says. Debbie is quick so it’s just perfect for us. We don’t home, Debbie has one piece of sage
to add: “The grandkids say it’s the have to bend down to look under the advice for other individuals dreaming
best yard in the world.” Wrap-around cabinets or anything.” of life in a log home: “Just do it now!
porches and a tranquil back patio The Werners’ decades-long dream Don’t put it off 50 years.”

dirt
to
done PART 3
Photos courtesy of Jim Ducharme

Set Your Sites on Success
Jim and Michele Ducharme take the crucial next step of their log home odyssey
— they prepare the property for construction. By Adam Headley
M
ichele Ducharme is ago, which was convenient because was riddled with termites. Immediate
intimately familiar with the we were able to use it to store building action needed to be taken to guard
ground that she and hus- materials and equipment.” against future infestation.
band Jim selected for their long-await- For Michele and Jim, site prep, “We had an exterminator come
ed Coventry Log Homes residence. She a key component of any log home in to ensure there were no termites
grew up enjoying family gatherings on construction project, came with some present even close to where we were
this property in southwestern Maine distinct advantages – along with a going to build,” Jim says. “But just to
near the Salmon Falls River. few surprises. The good news: They be safe, we cleared almost two full
“Our homesite was previously my were able to leverage existing site acres of top soil where our house was
grandparents’ property that had been improvements, including a recently planned to make doubly sure there
used for farming for many years,” repaved driveway to the original house, was no termite food source — and
she shares. “I have very fond memo- a working well and even electrical and a nice cold Maine winter — prior to
ries of the huge garden they planted cable service. With these available, cost construction.”
every year, which is almost the site of and time savings were immediately Next, the existing structures were
our house. When we got it, the prop- realized. No permitting, approvals demolished to make way for new
erty still contained their old house, or inspections were required. construction. The money saved on
which was built in the mid-1800s, but However, there were critical ele- the driveway, well and utilities helped
it had fallen into disrepair. It also had ments that needed to be addressed. cover this expense.
a garage our family had helped build For starters, a second structure, “Once the site was cleared, we took
for my grandfather about five years affectionately dubbed the “old shed,” three weeks to lay out the foundation

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in with us in the
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as Jim and Michele
get to work on
raising the
log walls.
As the Ducharmes began the excavation process, they quickly hit ledge rock
and had to bring in a 10,000-pound hammer along with other excavation
equipment to remove it. After that, up went the footings and foundation walls.
using stakes and landscaping tape be- remainder of the footprint. A local insulation company used spray
fore digging began,” Jim recalls. “Much “The building site is mostly flat, foam and waterproofing to firm up the
like the staking technique we used to get but it does have a natural grade down- full basement. In due course, the Ducha-
a feel for the layout [see box below], this ward toward the rear of the property,” rmes knew that their log home would
allowed us to get a sense of the orien- explains Jim. “This made it perfect for take shape according to their vision.
tation of the house on the property and the full walkout basement we wanted.” “We have so many wonderful
the natural light at different times of day. However, one bit of project angst did memories of time on the farm, as does
Plus it gave us a sneak peek of the views occur once excavation got underway. my father who grew up on this proper-
we would actually see from any room. “Our final challenge in preparing ty,” muses Michele. “So many holidays,
We would sit on our imaginary back the site was when we started digging family get-togethers, or just hanging out
deck and watch the sunset, as well as the hole for the foundation,” Jim sighs. by the ‘old shed,’ where we all chatted
on our imaginary front porch to decide “We hit ledge rock almost immediately while my grandfather passed out the
if we wanted to be closer or farther away and had to bring in a 10,000-pound Beck’s dark beer that he loved to share
from the road.” hammer and extra excavation equip- with the boys.”
Before the first shovel of dirt was ment for a full day to remove it.” Remembering those days past con-
turned, the Ducharmes engaged an Once that rock was gone, the site’s jures up the anticipation of memories
excavation contractor and hired a septic preparation could proceed with the yet to be made. And soon, the home
designer to ensure that this aspect of the building contractor and his partner where it all would come together would
project met local codes to facilitate the installing footings and foundation walls. begin to rise.
To make sure they got everything just right the first time, the Ducharmes were wise to map out their home’s location and footprint with flagging tape
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