Building a cottage

**Dave Nelson** · 10-18-2006, 10:58 AM

Oh-Oh... this involves more power tools. Last week, I broke ground for the construction of a small cottage on my family's 200 acre island on B.C.s North Thompson River. I cleared the site, and hauled and placed 5 tons of concrete and gravel to the site to begin the foundation.
it will be a small place, only 16 by 24, but it should be a very interesting project. It will be supplied with wood heat, propane, and a limited amount of electricity. In deference to my wife, it will contain a sizeable kitchen, and will (hopefully) have wrap-around decking overlooking the water, and eventually a small dock for the "LRB" (little red boat) I hope to get some pics online soon, and hopefully, will post updates on the progress. We'll just see if I make it with all fingers attatched. :bbg:

**Grubendol** · 10-18-2006, 11:01 AM

Sounds like a fun and challenging project.

**Dave Nelson** · 02-26-2007, 06:30 PM

Ok, so I havn't done anything to the cottage....just ressurecting the posting so we can all think spring may not be so far distant. The cottage is still a few concrete footings on the ground, and if the mosquitos havn't carried them away yet, I'll be looking to begin construction soon.
Anyone wanna come up and swing a hammer?

**k12311997** · 03-05-2007, 09:03 AM

room and board = free labor.

I could take a week vacation to help.

**Dave Nelson** · 06-19-2008, 05:47 PM

Well, the cottage is up, the roof is on, the doors and windows are in, and the place is locked up. The bedroom and bathroom are framed in, and this month, I hope to install the shingles on the roof, and the siding on the cabin. The woodstove is in place, but not installed, no wiring or plumbing yet.

**For-Life** · 06-19-2008, 06:00 PM

I am starting to scout future cottage sites. Won't buy for several more years, but will buy one.

**lisanicholas** · 09-26-2019, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Dave Nelson

Oh-Oh... this involves more power tools. Last week, I broke ground for the construction of a small cottage on my family's 200 acre island on B.C.s North Thompson River. I cleared the site, and hauled and placed 5 tons of concrete and gravel to the site to begin the foundation.
it will be a small place, only 16 by 24, but it should be a very interesting project. It will be supplied with wood heat, propane, and a limited amount of electricity. In deference to my wife, it will contain a sizeable kitchen, and will (hopefully) have wrap-around decking overlooking the water, and eventually a small dock for the "LRB" (little red boat) I hope to get some pics online soon, and hopefully, will post updates on the progress. We'll just see if I make it with all fingers attatched. :bbg:

Can you share updated information because it has been published on 10-18-2006. I am Construction Manufacturers & Suppliers due to like to your topic and all replied on it.

**Narine** · 03-26-2020, 03:41 PM

It's a great time when something is being created and my favorite moment is design of the rooms. I remember when my family decided to buy an apartment in Cyprus without cosmetic repairs. So, I designed all rooms by myself and it was a great time. Hopefully, you enjoyed this moment also and yes, I am waiting for your photos also.

**petermessi** · 10-23-2020, 12:13 AM

Very happy to see it.Well done.Keep it up

**Lohero** · 12-10-2020, 02:12 PM

At some point of my life I wanted to build a small house in Europe too but later I found out that there is so many cheap property for sale in Czech Republic so I just got one and redesigned it with pleasure with my wife.