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Old 01-12-2009, 09:52 PM   #1
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Built My First House Today

Yep, might not be big thing to you guys who do this all the time, but it was quite a feat for just a dumbass paperhanger like myself.

I did it mostly by myself, but had occasional help from a local laborer.
It took twice as long as I expected, but thank god I had a decent set of plans to work off of. Without those plans, and the helper, it could have easily turned into a long and dreary debacle.

Sticking with the "green" movement, I constructed it out of 95% logs, with the rest being recyclable plastic. Can't wait to build another one if the chance arises.

I attached a picture of the house and helper.
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Old 01-12-2009, 09:59 PM   #2
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HAHA, looks like a hell of a project! It pays the bills, lol

Oh and the helper looks helpful!
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:17 PM   #3
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Before I scrolled to the Picture, I was getting ready to pounce upon your Paper Hanging Skull!!! All this "Green" Talk! Plastics and Logs. Could not see the "Green" in Plastics!!!!

Thank god for your youngin'. I can now comfortably continue communication with you! Pheeew!!!


By The Way............Pretty Nice design!!!! For Lincoln Logs!
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:19 PM   #4
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A fine structure and a fine lad!
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:31 PM   #5
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i was about to get all emotional and say congrats and so on, hoping that you will do the same for me when i do my 1st one, BUT DAM UUUUUUUU
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Do they still call them Lincoln Logs?I'm 45 and still remember mine,I'm sure your little guy will to,very cool.
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Do they still call them Lincoln Logs?I'm 45 and still remember mine,I'm sure your little guy will to,very cool.
Yeah they still call them Lincoln logs. You can get them at any TOYSRUS
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:37 PM   #8
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Ah that made my day My wife and kids left the Sunday after Xmas to visit family back east and will be gone for another two weeks. Long story short my 3.5 yr old got Lincoln logs from his grandparents and can't wat till he gets home for us to have a similar experience. I hope my hard head lets me be the "contractor" and he is the "helper" way cool wall guy
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:43 PM   #9
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Cool - now you can add log home builder to your profile

Looks like a decent apprentice you got there, but he's still smiling? Need to work him harder next time
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I don't think I like the multiple colored roofs.
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Old 01-13-2009, 12:03 AM   #11
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That's certainly the nicest Lincoln Log house I've ever seen.
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Here is the one we "Not So Wet" guys remember!!!
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I didnt see a permit posted........
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Old 01-13-2009, 03:52 AM   #14
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Had a set just like Malco's when I was a kid. When my son was a lil tike my father made him a wooden block set, one of the best toys he ever had. I think that any toy that you can spend time with your children enjoying is great! You're a lucky guy Pro.
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I didnt see a permit posted........
It's under 30" high... so he might have just slipped it thru...
But prolly should have gone for at least a zoning...



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Mine were these, like Lincoln Logs
but "square hewn."

Saved them for my son,
Denephews, now hoping to
see a grandson enjoy them.....
some day.
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I would suggest spraying Sikkens through an 8900 for your exterior (keep the pressure about 2800psi)


Nice job on the build
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Old 01-13-2009, 04:41 PM   #18
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My boys (2 & 4 years old) have been going nuts w/the lincoln logs they got for x-mas. Maybe we need a "post a picture of..." thread for this too.

Love the Cars pj's. We've got about 20 pairs of Lightnin', Mater, Doc, etc... between the two of 'em. One of my favorite kid-flix... "He did what in his cup?" Never gets old!
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That boy has some fine cheeks there. The girls are gonna go wild over him.
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laughed out loud... and the wife came running in to see the hilarious stuff on the interweb
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