Faith in Cordwood

The other night we had the chance to visit with Larry and Char Schuth.  They live in Rochester, NY but have a cordwood cabin just 15 minutes north of us.  They built their charming cabin in the early 1990's.  I had hunted Larry down through the internet and after we started some dialogue via email they had invited us up for dinner and visit.

We especially wanted to see their place because it is very similar to what we want to build.  It is a saltbox design with solar and wood heat.  It was great to look it over and ask tons of questions about the design and construction.  Larry was super helpful at telling us what went right...and how to creatively work around mistakes.  Char is a delight and made instant friends with all the kids (evident by the big hugs they gave her at the end of the night).

We were able to learn much from them, and even pass some information back their way, as they get ready to help their son put on a cordwood addition in Pennsylvania.  For others of you hoping to build a cordwood home I would recommend the book "Cordwood and the Code" you can order it off of Earthwood's website.  It will go a long ways with your code officer.

Thanks for a great meal...(Larry's "fall of the bone" venison was delicious)...and lots of great desserts (I think we cleaned them out of apple crisp and banana bread with chocolate chips)...and the beginning of a great friendship with a new brother and sister.

Home, Home on the (Free Market) Range

Well the time has come to put the old homestead up for sale.  It is definitely with mixed emotions.  This has been a very good home for us.  It is a great neighborhood and a great house.  We hope someone else thinks so as well.  But in order to make the move we have to sell this one first. 



I'm not sure we've shared this before but we are trying to make a mortgage free move - which means we need to sell our current home for a certain amount, pay off our current mortgage, and then have enough left to get the new home up.  So we've set the price - and now we advertise and wait for someone who is interested.

 






We've created a Facebook page for the house which you can see here:
https://www.facebook.com/6422MapleStreet 

Here is a short video of the outside of the house....you can see this at the Facebook page as well.

Anyone Want to Play with Log(s)?

 

Now that fall is upon us we've got some last minute chores to take care of before the snow flies.  So, we're planning a wood cutting party!  Sounds like fun doesn't it!  I knew you would agree!

 

We have a pile of logs 27' wide, 4' high, and 124" deep that needs to be cut up into 18" lengths and stacked under cover.  I know, I know!  It keeps getting better and better!

Here's the scoop!

When: Saturday, October 6th 

Time: 8:00am until.......it's done

Food: Chilli Feast at noon

Jobs:

Chainsaw operators (BYOS - Bring Your Own Saw)

Wood Slingers

Wood Stackers

Cheerleaders

Coffee Drinkers! (why not)

Let us know if you think you can make it.  We love seeing you all and we've learned it is more fun to work as a group and get a job done in good time.  We also believe in helping you as well.  Let us know what projects you need help on.  We'd love to lend a hand.

Remember, there is no "i" in community.....oh....yes there is. 
Well there is no "me" in community....
...then again there is no "us" or "we" either.

 Oh well.....hope to see you all soon.  

Drop us an email if you can make it or if you need directions to the farm.