Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a hand-built house? My parents didn't waste time wondering - they just got on with it, building a unique, stunning log home in the Cowichan Valley over 40 years ago.

You can read the story from page 33 in the latest edition of Island Arts magzine, another 'hand built' Vancouver Island creation by artist Susan Schaeffer. 'The House that Joe Built' begins on page 33 - lots of interesting stories I am sure you'll enjoy as well as this one!