Focus on the Waterfront
A four-pronged remodeling approach improves views of Core Sound, just 300 feet from Blog Cabin’s front porch. Adding Windows, Glass Doors and Unique Light Sources
Remodeling an Old Coastal Home
The Blog Cabin 2013 team has made every effort to flood- and hurricane-proof this historic, circa-1892 seaside gem.
New and Improved Floor Plan
Boasting two floors and covered porches, the revised design will improve flow while maintaining the home's Southern charm.
The Big Dig
The dock, storm damaged and precariously propped atop a series of shallowly buried posts, is thoughtfully reconstructed.
The Construction Process
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Reclaimed Materials
The home's old components become a part of the remodel.
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Why Reframe?
The project manager explains the decision to dismantle and rebuild.
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A Solid Foundation
A masonry foundation replaces the home's tree trunk underpinning.
History of the Cottage
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A Series of Additions
Six renovations made their mark on the circa-1892 home.
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The Home's Bones
Primitive framing techniques were uncovered behind walls.
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All in the Family
Learn more about the original owners of Blog Cabin 2013.
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