Perched above Idaho's Lake Pend Orielle, this small cabin is trained on the view.
This year’s best small home was designed by architect Emory Baldwin of FabCab. Beyond its smart and flexible floor plan and its natural finishes, we were drawn to this project for its relevance. The cabin’s prefab components, consisting of a timber-frame skeleton and structural insulated panels, come together in a house that aims to satisfy the needs of homeowners in a variety of settings. Here, it offers an elegantly simple and low-impact dwelling on a slope overlooking a lake in Sagle, Idaho. Thanks to its thoughtful design, its 550 sq. ft. of interior space feels much larger and offers lessons in home design that can be used to improve any space, large or small. You can view the video here for more information.
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Wirefy Crimping Tool
This crimping tool from Wirefy is high-quality and reliable.
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This very capable miter saw weighs less than 30 lbs. and can cut a 2x12 @ 90 deg. and a 2x8 @ 45 deg. Precise cutting and smooth-adjusting controls make it a pleasure to use.
This heat gun is great for drying joint compound, primer and paint when patching drywall and plaster walls. Plus it can soften adhesive, get a very cold small engine to start, and shrink heat-shrink tubing.
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Where can I purchase the two end tables in the living room? Love them!! Please let me know at [email protected]! Thanks!!