Electrical - Offgridburbia

Timberframe Cabin Porch Conversion – The “Dry-In”

February 22, 2025

Electrical, Framing, Roof

Last fall we started a little addition project to the cabin to bring our home’s footprint from 384 square feet […]

Loft Conversion Completed – Full Build Video

September 29, 2024

Doors & Windows, Electrical, Floor, Framing, HVAC, Straw Light Clay, Timber Frame Cabin

While Jean was away I managed to finish Phase 1 of our 2024 Cabin remodel plans. If you missed the […]

EBC: Plumbing, Electrical & Mechanical Rough-In

August 2, 2022

Earth Berm Cottage, Electrical, Plumbing

Drain Waste Vent (DWV) The drain, waste vent system is pretty simple. The half bath will have a composting toilet […]

Melted Battery Terminal

March 7, 2022

Electrical

Our power shut off rather abruptly around 8pm this past Wednesday. The convection oven was running so I thought perhaps […]

Electric Wiring

January 23, 2020

Electrical, Timber Frame Cabin

We finishing up wiring the house in early January. I’m currently working on installing the solar power system so we […]

Electric Rough-In

October 1, 2019

Electrical, Framing, Timber Frame Cabin

The month is almost over and we’re close to having the wall ready to be infilled with light clay straw.Over […]

Sheryl Yarbrough on Cabin Porch Extension: Interior Finishing and Light Clay Straw Wall RemovalMarch 8, 2025
Really, really nice work. Now your cabin is bigger and still feels like a cabin! Great job, Aaron!
Mudplasterer on Cabin Porch Extension: Interior Finishing and Light Clay Straw Wall RemovalMarch 8, 2025
I remember putting that window in. Glad the screws were easy to remove.
Aaron on Another go at an Earthen FloorMarch 7, 2025
No, the cottage is more humid than our cabin but I haven't noticed any moisture at the grade beam/floor connection.
Jemi on Another go at an Earthen FloorMarch 6, 2025
Hey great stuff and thanks for sharing this. I'd love to know if you've noticed any moisture getting trapped between…
Mudplasterer on Timberframe Cabin Porch Conversion – The “Dry-In”February 26, 2025
As I say every time - you can't have too much insulation. Looking forward to experiencing the enlarged room very…
Adding on to the Timberframe Cabin – The “Dry-In” - Offgridburbia on Timberframe Cabin 2024 Remodel plansFebruary 22, 2025
[…] covered the rationale behind the expansion here and made a post about building the subfloor months ago. Due some…
Adding on to the Timberframe Cabin – The “Dry-In” - Offgridburbia on A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised FloorsFebruary 22, 2025
[…] covered the rationale behind the expansion here and made a post about building the subfloor months ago. Due some…
Mudplasterer on A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised FloorsOctober 25, 2024
Ingenious. I might not be keeping up with current affairs, But to put the insulation on to the bottom of…
Sheryl Yarbrough on A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised FloorsOctober 22, 2024
Wow! Good solution! You are braver than I to crawl under your house!
A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised Floors - Offgridburbia on Timberframe Cabin 2024 Remodel plansOctober 22, 2024
[…] week I started Phase 2 to the Timberframe cabin expansion. Here is the plan overview if you haven’t seen…