Built with DEN

Join Kendra & I as we talk about her experience building her STR properties that comprise Nordic House, how she feels about DEN plans, and the gorgeous natural cold plunge she capitalized on.

Hey all! A couple of days ago, I was lucky enough to sit down with Erica Jobe, who has been a part of the DEN family from the start. Erica and I had a wide ranging conversation, from interior design inspirations, lifestyle changes after moving out of the city and intro the countryside, and her experience/advice for working with general contractors. We've got a good show for you here today, hope you enjoy it!

I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Ben & Ted the other afternoon. They have built not one but two DEN designs - the A-Frame 2.2 and the L Barnhouse, and now run STRs with their DENs. Sit back and tune in, while Ben & Ted explain what they look for when working with a general contractor, how best to position their STR and interact with guests, and what specifically about DEN's plans helped them build their houses out.

This week, Mike sat down to catch up with Alexis and Vincent, who took the general contracting of their DEN build into their own hands. Curious about the advantages and challenges of building a DEN with little to no assistance from a GC? Hear about it here. Also, Vincent explains how his corporate background informed the organizational side of their build, as well as how they saved on costs.

Today's episode of Built with DEN features a conversation between Lyndsay, Mike M, and DEN's very own Mike R. Lyndsay, Mike and Mike chat about the process of building DEN's A-Frame Retreat plans, Mike & Lyndsay's favorite aspects of their place, which they've named Cattail Cabin, as well advice for folks looking to build a getaway or short term rental using DEN plans.

In this week's episode of Built with DEN, Mike chats with Shea, who owns a short term rental property in Red River Gorge, KY. Shea used DEN's A-Frame Retreat plans to build his place, which he named The Raven.Mike and Shea chat about various considerations one must take into account when building, be it geographical or weather related, as well as Shea's favorite aspects of The Raven.

Meet Bill, a visionary custom home builder and real estate entrepreneur redefining mountain living in the Highlands of North Carolina. By leveraging DEN Outdoors' signature Modern Alpine house plans, Bill has developed a profitable portfolio of tiny home vacation rentals that seamlessly blend modern cabin design with rugged, off-grid functionality—offering guests a glamping-style escape without sacrificing comfort.As a DEN customer, Bill discovered how DEN's house plans streamline the DIY