Lake Arrowhead Cabin Build Journey

Lake Arrowhead Cabin Build Journey Building an energy efficient, pet & family friendly vacation home at Lake Arrowhead CA.

Using AI to do a quick rendition is fun but it could take many tries to get it right. It can’t follow too many commands...
07/26/2025

Using AI to do a quick rendition is fun but it could take many tries to get it right.

It can’t follow too many commands all at once, so do a small step at a time.

Here is how I created the rendition of a dog wash.

Ask AI to create a rendition of the first pic. Name each surface of the dog wash on the rendition. Then tell the AI what specific material to put on each wall.

When making small adjustments, tell the AI to keep everything else as is or it will go wild.

Would love to see the rendition you made with AI.

Despite constant traveling, we are almost done with the drywall. Very proud of David for taking on such a big task 😵‍💫. ...
07/24/2025

Despite constant traveling, we are almost done with the drywall. Very proud of David for taking on such a big task 😵‍💫.

07/21/2025

We have found droppings inside the great room recently. We thought we have roof 🐀 , just as we are scratching our head, how on earth did they get up there?? We caught the culprit in action… 🦇🫣

Ignore the minor mistakes from the AI such as number of windows and lights behind the sofa. Would you rather have tile f...
07/19/2025

Ignore the minor mistakes from the AI such as number of windows and lights behind the sofa.

Would you rather have tile floor or wood floor?

Window trims : Paint or Stain?
07/17/2025

Window trims : Paint or Stain?

From 1: Rustic 2: Mid century
07/17/2025

From

1: Rustic
2: Mid century

Fun with AI… I created a version of my vision first then uploaded the first pic ( real room ) and the last pic ( visio...
07/17/2025

Fun with AI…

I created a version of my vision first then uploaded the first pic ( real room ) and the last pic ( vision ). I asked GPT to create a rendition of the room based on the vision. The renditions are not perfect, the dimensions are off, it can’t make small adjustments without messing up other things. However, It is good enough to help me make some difficult decisions.

The purpose of these renditions is to help me decide what to do with the wall and floor.

Rendition 1: Dark kitchen, tile floor
Rendition 2: Whole wall dark, tile floor.
Rendition 3: Whole wall dark. White oak flooring

Which one do you like best?


05/26/2025

Play smarter, not harder.

Rather than carrying 30 sheets of heavy drywall upstairs by hand, we used our electric hoist to lift the drywall up through the balcony.

Rebecca came up with this brilliant idea, David and Ethan figured out how to execute it. It was truly a team effort.

Some good progress.We installed a 36” tub and three wall tanks for the wall hung toilets. Put up cement boards for our m...
04/21/2025

Some good progress.

We installed a 36” tub and three wall tanks for the wall hung toilets.
Put up cement boards for our massive fireplace, pantry and featured wall where we want to put stone up later on.
Carried 100 sheets of 5/8 drywall inside the house, each sheet weight 70lbs!! Couldn’t have done it without the help from our teenage boys.
Scored a beautiful brand new vanity from the marketplace that saved us over $1000!

We passed the insulation inspection! 🥳🥳🥳Here is what we did:R12 spray foam on the ceiling + R30 Rockwool R23 Rockwool on...
04/12/2025

We passed the insulation inspection! 🥳🥳🥳

Here is what we did:
R12 spray foam on the ceiling + R30 Rockwool
R23 Rockwool on exterior wall and under the floor
Spray foam around all windows and doors and between the double studs
Fire rated spray foam for holes between two floor
Sound proofing all bedrooms

And here on the mountain, we also need to put a moisture barrier on all exterior wall.

We can finally move on to drywall. Yeah! 💪

03/23/2025

Visual proof that insulation works. Taken with my FLIR attachment and my iPhone. You can see where the insulation is yet to be placed near the top of the vaulted ceiling. Even with two inches of closed cell foam in place, the R-30 Rockwool does an amazing job making our ceiling R-42

Painted rocks on Pop's Bench
03/23/2025

Painted rocks on Pop's Bench

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