I purchased some new timber for a bookshelf, but after some consideration i realized it would not fit where I wanted it. So I used the timber and made a desk this morning.

 

I've been busy working on my new home.
I'm adding some photographs of the process.
It has been very difficult going as I know nothing about building anything.
But out of necessity here I am building a home.
And as I write this, it is cold outside, but my cabin is toasty warm. The fireplace is burning warming both my cabin and my soul. it's wonderful to be sitting in the home that I build and be warm and dry, and comfortable!

So here are some of the photos.
Enjoy!
And as always I welcome comments and suggestions.

 This is the building empty of anything but bare walls, nothing more than a shell.

 Beginning the deck. In the rain.

 The deck is constructed from reclaimed timber. I've tried to use as much reclaimed items as possible

 This is the cabin at dusk  on a full moon, with the lights on! which I installed. I installed all the electric!

 Installing the electric. What a job that was. "It's not like plumbing, there is no second chance with eletric", I heard that a lot.

 Adding insulation walls and ceiling.

 This is a reclaimed fridge. I found a sandwich in it, I think it was a sandwich. It took two weeks to clean it and remove the smell! but it works great

 This is an old gas stove I reclaimed from an old camper. I sanded it and cleaned it up. It also works great!

 This is the stove after it was cleaned and painted.

 At Lowe's. More stuff!

 My new fireplace! Love this thing.

 I installed a composting toilet. This was more nerve wracking then the electric. I was sure there would be an odor. turns out there is no smell what so ever! So grateful!  I purchased this about 4 years ago. I was sure I could use it one day. I paid $325.00 it is now listed on the net at $2,500.00 !

 Notice the different ceiling.I did not know I had to keep the vents open for air circulation. I also had to add a barrier between the roof and insulation. I had to remove the insulation, add a dropped ceiling and reinstall the insulation. Lesson learned.

 Added carpet and a new vinyl floor.

 Used old barn doors for the windows. it came out very nice!

 Added a counter top that I made. A reclaimed double stainless steel sink and faucet. Built in the stove, build cabinets and a shelve. Still working on the plumbing. Water will be stored in a tank under the counter and pumped into the new hot water heater, 7 gal electric (I still have to wire that in) and into the bathroom and sink. Bathroom still in the works, toilet in, but tub/shower not yet. 

 Turned on the fireplace, it was cold. It works great! and boy does it heat!

 New wall behind the fireplace, I like this, it came out nice. And I even cut the outlet holes!

Added the back wall panels. It is wainscoting, I'll stain it over the winter.
So that is the build as of now. I also had internet service added. Just like home!