Visiting a Butt and Pass Log Cabin in Alabama

by Todd Walker

In my research of Butt and Pass building style for my “practice” log cabin, I discovered this site, Log Cabin Journal, about 5 years ago. Now that I’m building my “permanent” log cabin, I took a drive to see their nearly-finished log home in person. The trip was well worth the drive!

Mudflap (Brian) was gracious enough to take some time out of his busy day to give me a tour and answer any and all questions I had about the build… and I had a lot!

The following are a few pictures of their log home I’m posting with his permission. Be sure to check out his site even if you never plan to build your own debt-free log cabin from scratch.

The exposed rafters are 4×12 milled lumber set at 4 foot centers with the unique live-edge seen from inside the home.

Tile and hardwood floors are going in soon.

To build a home, log or stick-built, without a mortgage requires creativity, resourcefulness, hard work, and stamina to turn a vision into reality. A possum mentality, if you will.

To follow along on their journey, be sure to subscribe to their blog, YouTube channel, and BitChute channel. Thank you Brian for all the inspiration!

I’ll be posting an update on my log cabin build in a few days.

Until then, keep Doing the Stuff of Self-Reliance!

~ Todd

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