Off the clock

The Cabin

The cabin is where I go to unplug, work with my hands, and figure out solutions to problems that don't live on a screen.

Where: Border of VA and WV
Power: Off-grid 12v DC solar system
Current project: Updating the power from a 12V DC to 48V AC
Crew: Me, my dad, and my dog Noodle

The place

A cabin my dad built in the 1980s. He stripped the logs, squared them, and stacked them.

What I do there

Right now I'm rewiring the entire cabin, changing it from 12-volt DC system to a 48-volt AC system.

Why it matters

It's a great way to spend time with my dad, keep his mind sharp, and it keeps me honest as a designer. I love thinking on my feet, finding practical solutions, and then using the resources I have to make it happen. It's also a regular reminder that design is more than pixels on a screen.

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