Field Notes

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Field Notes

Who Builds Their Own Cabin?

Who Builds Their Own Cabin?

Darin Botts

You won’t see them bragging about it. They’re probably not influencers. But there’s a kind of person out there—the kind who decides to build a cabin with their own two hands. Not...

Who Builds Their Own Cabin?

Darin Botts

You won’t see them bragging about it. They’re probably not influencers. But there’s a kind of person out there—the kind who decides to build a cabin with their own two hands. Not...

How Good Design Saves Money — and Builds Something That Lasts

How Good Design Saves Money — and Builds Someth...

Darin Botts

When you’re building something as personal and meaningful as a cabin, it’s tempting to think bigger is better. But the truth is, good design isn’t about building bigger — it’s...

How Good Design Saves Money — and Builds Someth...

Darin Botts

When you’re building something as personal and meaningful as a cabin, it’s tempting to think bigger is better. But the truth is, good design isn’t about building bigger — it’s...