Screw Through Metal Roofs

September 2, 2010

Since the Ham Lake Fire a few years ago, I have gotten several calls about metal roofs.  Several people have been concerned that a metal roof may help protect their cabin in case another large forest fire comes through.  I should state here that I am no fire engineer, etc…and don’t know much about the [...]

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Going Green

August 20, 2010

It is very interesting to see a real environmental movement happenning in a main-stream type of way.  I just saw in a magazine that there are now SMALL electric “Trucks”, and even GM is coming out with a hybrid truck.
I think it’s great.  I am suprised to see how much publicity the Green movement is [...]

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Windigo Lodge

August 19, 2010

I spent the first 5 years or so after starting this business, just working. 6-7 days a week.   Or at least that’s what it felt like.  I turned down several canoe trips and missed many parties.  I think I even alienated some friends because I was always busy working, when they had some kind [...]

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Improperly Nailed Shingles

August 18, 2010

In an earlier post I showed a short video of a roof where a few shingles were falling off each year.  We did end up doing the job of tearing off those shingles that weren’t nailed on correctly,  and re-roofing the cabin.   Here is another short video showing how easy those shingles tore off, because [...]

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Gunflint Trail Cabin interior wall finish

August 18, 2010

Here is a quick video of the interior of a cabin we built on the Gunflint Trail.  We used factory Pre-finished tongue & groove wood on all walls and ceilings.
   

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How to hire a good-honest contractor ?

June 7, 2010

Other than hiring myself, a couple of my friends and family, I don’t know.
Here’s the second roof in a year I’ve looked at because shingles are falling off.   The shingles were not very old on either roof, they were just installed incorrectly.   I feel bad that some homeowners have paid / are paying for very [...]

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“Made in America”

June 1, 2010

I’ll be honest with you, the idea that something is “Made in America” doesn’t impress me anymore like it did before the Chevy -General Motors  bailouts from the US Government/american people. 
  What Does impress me still about a product or a service, etc… is the Customer Service and Warranty !   If I know that a [...]

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Garage sale success

May 30, 2010

It sounds like the Gunflint Trail Garage Sale was a success for everyone involved.  It’s interesting and kinda cool – the things that end up becoming Events , on the Gunflint Trail.   I went down to Trail Center for a burger in the afternoon, and it was like a party down there. Thank you for [...]

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Gunflint Trail Garage Sale !

May 2, 2010

GUNFLINT TRAIL’S FIRST ANNUAL TRASH AND TREASURE DAY! Saturday May  
29th 8 am-5 pm 60 miles of Bargains 26 Businesses and all the  
homeowners that want to join in. Please post this anyplace you can!  
Blogs, press releases, website. Help make this a big event for the  
Gunflint Trail/Cook County Homeowners please join in!
I think [...]

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Last Fall

April 21, 2010

We’ve built several docks in the past.  This one we built about 2 years ago.  In the summer it’s attached  to a crib dock on a part of the lake that gets quite a bit of wind.  In the fall we move it around this point to a protected bay to wait for ice out [...]

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