Mr. Build It

Mr. Build It’s videos here are larger builds shown in stages. The A-Frame cabin series starts with planning: permits, septic, power and footings. It continues with framing that covers LVL beams, rafters and a shear inspection. Other projects include a floating deck, a paver walkway with raised beds and a pergola, and plywood built-in shelves under a staircase.

The bathroom videos rebuild a tiny basement shower and double the size of a small bathroom. Cabins, beams and inspections are structural work: ask your building department what needs a permit and an engineer, and bring in a licensed pro for septic, power and anything load-bearing. See when to call a licensed pro and do you need a permit?. The smaller projects, like the shelves and the walkway, are better first steps than the cabin.