My name is Kevin and I’m from upstate New York. I’ve been building small cabins for about ten years. One of my favorites is the cabin I built with a living sod roof on it years ago. It grows wild flowers in the summer and stays green all year long. Birds of all kind visit the sod roof in the spring time using the tall grass as nesting material while nesting close by.
The sod part of the cabin was made into a bait and tackle shop. The other half is a work shop that I do my woodworking in. I do all my own work here at the shop including carving using the chain saw right next to the sod cabin. I can also travel and carve on your property if needed for weekend festivals and fairs or for private custom orders.
Their are no two cabins the same when I build them. And they can be shipped any where in the country. I welcome all different ideas and thoughts of doing things. If there is someone out there who needs multiple cabins for your campground or hunting and fishing camps anywhere in the country, including Alaska, please contact me.
I can travel at will as long as I have a place to sleep. I’m very easy going. Some other cabins that I’ve sold quickly in the past are these small portable timber frame cabins. Here are some photos of them. If any of your readers would like any more information and photos they reach me at my website : http://kevinscabins.com or my email: kevinsmail03@aol.com
Really a piece of art, nice job.
Im glad you liked it . thanks , kevin
Another awesome post by the tinyhouseblog! Inspiring!
Great work! Can you share more on how the sod roof works? What issues have you run into?
It works great . I ll be doing another cabin soon and will show you how to make your own sod roof from whats growing in your back yard . Thanks , kevin
Simply phenomenal Kevin; Kudos to you for your entrepreneurship. What is the cost for one of these units?
The 12×12 (finished) cabins go for about $9,500.00
Wonderful craftsmanship. Your fish and animal carvings are soooo nice, and color ful.
Fantastic tiny cabins! It’s great to see a real timber frame as opposed to the more common panel & platform system, even if it is over design.
Cool shit…
beautiful and inspiring craftsmanship. I love this blog!!
I have seen sod roof houses in AK, where the local goats keep the “mowing” to a minimum…like not at all! But they sure weren’t as pretty as these. You sir, are not just a builder, you are an artist.
I will most likely not be able to build my little home but when I see others doing it, I still hope.
Wonderful work and great shots. I would rate you a 10 every time!!
Alaska is a beautifule place . I would love to build a cabin up there . Thanks for your support . Kevin
Kevin,
I respect your craftsmanship and will keep your talents in mind for the future. There is excellence and variety in your designs. I wish you success.
Donna
Thanks….!! I ve got a lot more different designs coming out real soon . Im glad you liked them . Thanks , Kevin
I LOVE ALL YOUR WORK BUT ESPECIALLY THE SHOP WITH RUSTIC FRONT PORCH NOT ON THE GABLE END.
I love the very last one. The one with the bear scene in the front door and the window flower box.
I try not to make any two cabins the same . I make them all unique and different . Thanks , Kevin
Everything one needs in a very special box! Love the commode as furniture. You are a true artist and visionary. They are all beautifully done, would love to see any of these in my back yard!
I second Thea’s enthusiasm for the multi-task commode seat. I wouldn’t mind having that in my home but where do you hide the toilet paper and trash when not in use?
Beautiful work,love your eagle,one of the best I’ve seen.Wish I could afford one.
You cant see it in the photo but the commode is hollowed in back to store toilet paper and a small trash can . Thanks , Kevin
I look forward to your post about how you make and maintain your sod roof(s).
When looking into roofing materials for your home make sure
to get several quotes from different contractors.
The roof managed to stand up to more than 8,000 hours of being sprayed with salt, yet no manifestations of red rust showed
up. People want the durability of metal for their home, but they don’t want it to look like a barn,
or a bank.
love all