In the snowy woods of a valley west of this college town, John and Mary Beth Cook have taken up a version of mountain living amended for the modern world. Last year, they completed and moved into a ...

In this episode, we gather dirt for our raised beds, experience the last snow of the year, and encounter wildlife at the cabin. We test a new mortar technique that secures the mortar with nails ...

Learn how to build a log cabin from trees on a budget using local materials, traditional hand tools, and hard work while embracing the land. Living in a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods is part ...

How falling madly in love with an old log cabin changed one family’s plans for lakefront life in Northern Michigan. Bob and Jennifer Haadsma’s search for a buildable lot on Torch Lake took an ...