Gail Miner, with Long Realty Company

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

This project showcases a refined before-and-after transformation of a standard shipping container into a fully realized rustic cabin. The upper image documents the construction phase, where a custom timber-frame structure is erected over the steel container, forming a robust gabled roof and extended porch. The exposed beams and trusses highlight the structural craftsmanship and the hybrid building approach.

The completed structure, shown below, reveals a seamless architectural transition from industrial steel to traditional cabin design. Natural wood cladding, a standing-seam metal roof, and deep roof overhangs conceal the container entirely, resulting in a warm, timeless exterior. The covered porch enhances functionality while reinforcing the cabin’s classic proportions and connection to its woodland surroundings.

This project exemplifies **hybrid construction excellence**, combining the durability and efficiency of a shipping container with the character, insulation potential, and aesthetic appeal of traditional timber construction. The result is a compact yet elegant woodland retreat that balances modern engineering with rustic architectural integrity.

12/18/2025

Drift into holiday dreams surrounded by fur-lined ottomans and snow-kissed window views 🌟❄️

12/18/2025

Wrap yourself in the serene elegance of warm woods and sparkling greenery this festive season 🌿✨

12/18/2025

Dream Living Room

12/18/2025

The beautiful Sabino Canyon in Tucson Arizona 🌵🩷

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

Blue Mesa Trail in Petrified Forest National Park feels like stepping onto another planet.

The trail is paved, easy to walk, and accessible, making it a great stop for all ages -yet the landscape feels anything but ordinary. The colorful badlands, striped hills, and ancient petrified wood create one of the most surreal scenes in Arizona.

12/16/2025

12/12/2025

The 76th annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights begins Saturday, Dec. 13, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 27, from 6-10 p.m. each evening. Admission is free, but a donation is encouraged to support the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and festival infrastructure.

Winterhaven good neighbor guidance: https://bit.ly/3XMqTef
Winterhaven Festival of Lights: https://bit.ly/4prqpGs
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona: https://bit.ly/3FMcAOH