Blog Cabin 2009: Construction Begins
Clearing of the site and pouring of the foundation are among the first steps in the construction process.
Clearing the Site
A bulldozer begins the process of clearing the land for construction.
Ready for Reuse
Reuse is key at Little Pine. Although forest must be cleared to make way for Blog Cabin, brush is removed from the property and timber stored for future use.
Empty Plot
After land clearing and brush removal, the empty plot of earth is ready for cabin construction.
Cabin Cam
The Cabin Cam, barely detectable from its treetop perch in the backyard, captures daily construction footage of Blog Cabin 2009.
Home Plans
A professional surveyor from Ed Holmes and Associates studies the home plans.
Treehouse Site
Trees marked with red ribbons indicate where the tree house will be constructed.
Garden Beds
"Lasagna gardening," which requires no digging, tilling or sod removal, is one of many eco-friendly projects promoted at Little Pine.
Prepping the Cement
Cement trucks dump material into the concrete pump before the foundation of the 2009 DIY Blog Cabin is poured.
Team Discussion
The Blog Cabin build team discuss some last-minute changes.
Pouring the Foundation
Butch Bassett and Jeff Osborne of Energy Wise pump in the foundation.
Footers
The footers are poured for the back foundation wall.
Foundation View
A view from the right side of the foundation.
Walls
A photo reveals the foundation walls that will form the front of the home.
Taking Shape
The foundation of the 2009 Blog Cabin takes shape.
Action
Ahmed Hassan and Amy Matthews prepare to shoot a scene for DIY Network's Blog Cabin.
Next Up
Blog Cabin 2009: Interior Construction
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the interior construction of Blog Cabin 2009.
Blog Cabin 2009: Q&A with Phillip Richardson, Greenstone Builders Inc.
An expert answers building questions about the DIY Blog Cabin 2009.
Blog Cabin 2009: Exterior Construction
View exterior construction details of Blog Cabin 2009.
Blog Cabin 2009: Homesite Voting Choices
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Blog Cabin 2009: Endless-View Lodge Voting Choice
Tour the floor plan of the Endless-View Lodge.
DIY Network Blog Cabin 2009: Vaulted-View Lodge Floor Plan Winner
Tour the floor plan of a beautiful lodge with spectacular views.
Blog Cabin 2009: Asheville Living
Discover the sights and sounds of Asheville, a short drive from Little Pine and Blog Cabin 2009.
Blog Cabin 2009: Winning Home Features
Online visitors voted for home features that were incorporated into the design and construction of Blog Cabin 2009. See the winners here.
Blog Cabin 2009: Luxuries and Home Technology Voting Choices
See a detailed view of the luxury and home technology choices for Blog Cabin 2009.
Blog Cabin 2009: Shingles, Veneer, Doors and More Voting Choices
Take a look at the choices for shingles, veneer, doors and more for Blog Cabin 2009.
