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A Cabin for all Seasons: OrA Cabin for all Seasons: Or--What in the Heck was I ThinkingWhat in the Heck was I Thinking
when I bought it?when I bought it?
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Nestled away in a Hollow in Smithfield, Ohio was this orphan of sortsNestled away in a Hollow in Smithfield, Ohio was this orphan of sortslooking for a new life before it becomes fireplace food or flooring forlooking for a new life before it becomes fireplace food or flooring for
the McMansions! Measurements are as follows: 21 width & 40the McMansions! Measurements are as follows: 21 width & 40length.length.
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The home had several layers of siding. Starting from the outsideThe home had several layers of siding. Starting from the outsideworking inward to the base original logs, siding ran the gamut fromworking inward to the base original logs, siding ran the gamut fromhardboard to eventually a maintenance free exteriorWho couldhardboard to eventually a maintenance free exteriorWho could
resist tin ceiling for siding?!resist tin ceiling for siding?!
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Historically, the cabin was built in Smithfield around 1820.Historically, the cabin was built in Smithfield around 1820.Smithfield is about 10 minutes from the Ohio river and close toSmithfield is about 10 minutes from the Ohio river and close toSteubenville. Constructed of Chestnut ( extinct since 1906) andSteubenville. Constructed of Chestnut ( extinct since 1906) and
White Oak this unusual cabin could be classified as a Saddlebag,White Oak this unusual cabin could be classified as a Saddlebag,(which are rare!) Two pens sharing a common chimney with no(which are rare!) Two pens sharing a common chimney with no
dogtrot is a simple definition of a Saddlebag.dogtrot is a simple definition of a Saddlebag.
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The rear door (north) was only four feet in height.The rear door (north) was only four feet in height.Average height of males was around 5 4 in the 1800s.Average height of males was around 5 4 in the 1800s.
Notice the original chinking!Notice the original chinking!
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Original noggin and chinkOriginal noggin and chink
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Another view looking southwest. Notice the lackAnother view looking southwest. Notice the lack
of windows on the east sideof windows on the east side..
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Interior upper view looking south. The large visible nail heads areInterior upper view looking south. The large visible nail heads arefrom having a thin cardboardfrom having a thin cardboard--like covering laid upon the walls.like covering laid upon the walls.
The majority of cabins faced the south and had windows only onThe majority of cabins faced the south and had windows only onthis side. This allowed for the warm winter sun to help heat andthis side. This allowed for the warm winter sun to help heat and
illuminate the interiors.illuminate the interiors.
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A collection of interior parts and stuff located on the upper story ofA collection of interior parts and stuff located on the upper story ofthe large pen. The limbs on the left were hung in the rafters withthe large pen. The limbs on the left were hung in the rafters with
twine. I believe that herbs may have been hung from them. The smalltwine. I believe that herbs may have been hung from them. The smalldoorway leads into the upper story of the small pen.doorway leads into the upper story of the small pen.
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The original basement under theThe original basement under the
small pen 2003small pen 2003
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Very shallow crawl space underVery shallow crawl space under
large pen 2003large pen 2003
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Upper pen wall facing the north. Notice the whitewashUpper pen wall facing the north. Notice the whitewashwalls and ghost marks showing an interior wall present atwalls and ghost marks showing an interior wall present at
one time.one time.
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Chinking was needed to fill the void between the logs. Some cabinsChinking was needed to fill the void between the logs. Some cabinshad only 1had only 1--2 inches of space while others had sometimes more2 inches of space while others had sometimes more
chinking than logs! Chinking in this cabin was accomplished with thinchinking than logs! Chinking in this cabin was accomplished with thin
pieces of rock laid on a diagonal with moss, sand, limestone wetted topieces of rock laid on a diagonal with moss, sand, limestone wetted toform concrete.form concrete.
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Pole rafters made of 4Pole rafters made of 4--6 logs that were hewn on the tops6 logs that were hewn on the tops
only. Roofing underlayment was 1 x 6 red pineonly. Roofing underlayment was 1 x 6 red pine
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Kevin looking up as he walks over from the small upper to the largeKevin looking up as he walks over from the small upper to the largeupper. Notice that he standing on only a few remaining floor boards!upper. Notice that he standing on only a few remaining floor boards!The opening from pen to pen was only about 4 in height. The uniqueThe opening from pen to pen was only about 4 in height. The unique
wooden hinge on the left held the door with a wooden latch! Thiswooden hinge on the left held the door with a wooden latch! Thispiece never made it backpiece never made it back
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A very narrow, steep and sharp left turn staircase! After removal ghostA very narrow, steep and sharp left turn staircase! After removal ghostmarks of a short laddermarks of a short ladder--like access was found. Dwellers usuallylike access was found. Dwellers usually
remodeled after a few months or even years while living the cabin.remodeled after a few months or even years while living the cabin.
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Some interior views of the lower large pen. The rightSome interior views of the lower large pen. The rightshows whitewash and a small section of thin,3/8 drywall.shows whitewash and a small section of thin,3/8 drywall.
The right shows a beadThe right shows a bead--board siding application.board siding application.
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The only remaining open hearth fire place. This one was in the mainThe only remaining open hearth fire place. This one was in the mainpen. Ghost marks reveal that it had a mantel at one time. The upperpen. Ghost marks reveal that it had a mantel at one time. The upper
opening, (thimble) relates that cast iron stoves were replacingopening, (thimble) relates that cast iron stoves were replacing
inefficient fireplaces.inefficient fireplaces.
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Original fireplaces 2003Original fireplaces 2003
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Either my wife Jane is looking for the checkbook to quickly snatch upEither my wife Jane is looking for the checkbook to quickly snatch upthis deal or perhaps the car keys before I say yes! Rear, (north)this deal or perhaps the car keys before I say yes! Rear, (north)
small pen.small pen.
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The cabin in pieces 2003The cabin in pieces 2003
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LoadingLoading
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Celebrating the laying of the firstCelebrating the laying of the first
log! Summer 2004log! Summer 2004
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Jane and my Dad lend a helpingJane and my Dad lend a helping
posepose
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Splicing & the Cabin Rising!Splicing & the Cabin Rising!
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Winter of 2004Winter of 2004
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More Winter 2004More Winter 2004
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My night artistic viewsMy night artistic views
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More artistic views: Fall of 2005More artistic views: Fall of 2005
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The walls go up slowly fall 2005The walls go up slowly fall 2005
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Winter of 2005/06Winter of 2005/06
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Brrr! More WinterBrrr! More Winter
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Fall of 2006: My birthday gift, aFall of 2006: My birthday gift, a
chinking party!chinking party!
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Wife Daughter & Son helpWife Daughter & Son help
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Brother & SisterBrother & Sister--inin--laws pitch inlaws pitch in
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Rick & Teresa filling the voidsRick & Teresa filling the voids
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Beautiful hand tooled sandstoneBeautiful hand tooled sandstonelintel and vertical legs. Weighedlintel and vertical legs. Weighed
about 400 pounds!about 400 pounds!
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Rear of fireplace componentsRear of fireplace components
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Wow! What a difference a year(s)Wow! What a difference a year(s)
can make. Spring 2006can make. Spring 2006
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The pile is shrinking!The pile is shrinking!
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Ceiling of small pen getting readyCeiling of small pen getting ready
to insulate. Winter 2006to insulate. Winter 2006
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Looking east Summer of 2006. AllLooking east Summer of 2006. All
new cedar gable & soffitsnew cedar gable & soffits
Fa o A ng t e nsu at onFa o A ng t e nsu at on
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Fa o A ng t e nsu at onFa o A ng t e nsu at onprior to chinking. Modern chinkingprior to chinking. Modern chinking
is white Styrofoam & expandingis white Styrofoam & expandingfoam.foam.
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View of east sideView of east side--Spring 2007Spring 2007
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Finally a window! Summer of 2007Finally a window! Summer of 2007
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Just more hickory! We movedJust more hickory! We moved
these piles around too many times!these piles around too many times!
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Winter 2006/7Winter 2006/7--ceiling in small penceiling in small pen
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More insulation!More insulation!
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The ceiling being put upThe ceiling being put up( remember the piles of hickory)( remember the piles of hickory)
Hung the light! Winter of 2006Hung the light! Winter of 2006
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Some flooring (hickory) going up inSome flooring (hickory) going up inthe loft in the small pen.the loft in the small pen.
Winter/Spring 2006Winter/Spring 2006--0707
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A view of the pegs for the verticalA view of the pegs for the verticaloak door jambs. Notice the newoak door jambs. Notice the new
pegs to follow original construction.pegs to follow original construction.
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Summer of 2006Summer of 2006-- Standing seamStanding seam
roof! Steffan Boys from Pandora!roof! Steffan Boys from Pandora!
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Surprise! Some chinking andSurprise! Some chinking and
windows. Summer of 2007windows. Summer of 2007
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A closer view of chinkingA closer view of chinking
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The house wrap goes up and off asThe house wrap goes up and off as
the chinking begins. Summer 2007the chinking begins. Summer 2007
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Completely free of house wrap!Completely free of house wrap!
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Summer of 2007Summer of 2007
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I started chinking in the interior ofI started chinking in the interior ofthe small pen.the small pen.
Winter/Spring 2006Winter/Spring 2006--0707
li h hi h Sli h hi h S
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A light to shine the way! SummerA light to shine the way! Summerof 2007 Light from a Tennessee.of 2007 Light from a Tennessee.
craftercrafter
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Chinking & the light: Summer ofChinking & the light: Summer of
20072007
Th b f i f h iTh b f i f h i
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The before picture of the exteriorThe before picture of the exteriordoor of the small pen. Twelve todoor of the small pen. Twelve to
fifteen layers of paintfifteen layers of paint
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What a difference 25 hours of sweating &What a difference 25 hours of sweating &scrapping can do. Colors are selected toscrapping can do. Colors are selected to
reflect the period.reflect the period.
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The chimney is almost 4 x 4 wide,The chimney is almost 4 x 4 wide,
22 tall and weighs over 2 tons22 tall and weighs over 2 tons
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Winter 2008Winter 2008
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April 14, 2008 eveningApril 14, 2008 evening
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North & South walls in small penNorth & South walls in small pen
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Ceiling in small pen 2007/08Ceiling in small pen 2007/08
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Interior showing ceiling in largeInterior showing ceiling in large
penpen
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Winter 2008Winter 2008
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Spring 2008Spring 2008
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Kevin tightens the lags on the doorKevin tightens the lags on the door
jambs: rear of large pen.jambs: rear of large pen.
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West Side Story Summer of 2008West Side Story Summer of 2008
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Front of Home Summer of 2008Front of Home Summer of 2008
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Starting front porch large penStarting front porch large pen
Summer 2008Summer 2008
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Summer of 2008Summer of 2008
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Summer of 2008Summer of 2008
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Compare & Contrast: Winter 2003Compare & Contrast: Winter 2003
vs. Summer 2008vs. Summer 2008
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Porches nearing completionPorches nearing completion
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Oh the weather outside isOh the weather outside is
frightful Dec. 2009frightful Dec. 2009
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Rehearsal Dinner July 31, 2009Rehearsal Dinner July 31, 2009
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August 2009August 2009
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An Ohio Farmhouse 1824An Ohio Farmhouse 1824--20092009
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Interior August 2009Interior August 2009
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August 2009August 2009
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June 2010June 2010
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