Article XML http://www.yourloghomeshow.com/modules/article/view.article.php/18/c10 2010-09-09T12:29:28-00:00 http://www.yourloghomeshow.com/modules/article/ http://www.yourloghomeshow.com/modules/article/images/logo.png text/html 2007-08-24T01:16:03-00:00 http://www.yourloghomeshow.com/modules/article/ Beltz http://www.yourloghomeshow.com/modules/article/view.article.php/18/c10 Category: Build<br />Summary: What an adventure! Definitely a way to bring your family together on a project. As a couple, we did much of the work ourselves, with a helpful hand now and again from the kids (grown).<p>We're often asked what it takes to build it yourself.  Definitely need some basic skills and tools.  If you don't even own a hammer right now, you might filling your toolbox may cost a bit more than you expect.  On the other hand, with some core skills and common tools, you may find a project you enjoy, and get to appreciate every day of the year.<br /><br />For us, Bill was working full time, so much of our heavy-duty work happened evenings and weekends.  Sharon spent days doing prep-work, like pre-staining the tongue-and-groove pine used to finish the cathedral ceiling.  Safety is always important.  We did have one fall-off-the-roof incident, with no broken bones, but certainly quite a bit of soreness!<br /><br />If you're curious about the DIY experience, feel free to contact us.  We love to share our story.  We've also had a variety of customers take the DIY route, and some that chose to do finish work.  Either way, the experience is one you'll never forget!</p><br />