Cabin Fever [Downeast Magazine] (2024)

The unlikely story of College of the Atlantic alumni Chase Morrill ’00, an unassuming Maine homebuilder who became a reality TV star with Maine Cabin Masters.

BySarah Stebbins• Downeast Magazine

Cabin Fever [Downeast Magazine] (1)COA alumnus Chase Morrill ’00 stars in the hit DIY Network reality series Maine Cabin Masters.

On a chilly afternoon, homebuilder Chase Morrill crouches in the crawlspace beneath a slim A-frame in Carrabassett Valley, installing an electric water heater. He calls this rustic house “TheCabin Fever [Downeast Magazine] (2)Chase Morrill ’00 stars in Maine Cabin Masters.Bucking A,” a nickname bestowed by the two hapless, college-age brothers who built the place in the ’70s. “There’s the clean version of the story, which is that every time the brothers would get some of the ‘A’s to stand up they’d buck in the wind and fall over,” Morrill says. “And there’s the other version, which is that the framing was just such a bucking pain in the butt to work with.” When Morrill and his family bought it, in 2015, “it was rotting into the ground.” He started rehabbing the building last year — hoisting it onto a better foundation, creating space for the water heater, and adding a dormer and pinewood paneling — just in time for an episode of his DIY Network show, Maine Cabin Masters.

Carhartt-clad, with a strawberry-blond mop and a heavy beard, the 39-year-old Morrill looks every inch the backwoods contractor, but he’s an unlikely protagonist for reality television…

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Cabin Fever [Downeast Magazine] (2024)

FAQs

Is Chase on Maine Cabin Builders married? ›

The Cabin Masters restore a cabin once owned by Bette Davis for Chase's wife, Sarah, as a tribute to her late mother. With a $40,000 budget and only twelve weeks to build, the team gets to work updating the interior with a new kitchen, bigger windows to let in more light, and Chase's funky decoration style.

Do Maine Cabin Masters still exist? ›

Kennebec Cabin Company is the home of the Maine Cabin Masters. Located in Manchester, Maine, KCC houses our retail store filled with unique New England arts, crafts and Maine Cabin Masters logo merchandise. Head out back to the Woodshed, our restaurant, bar and event venue. Open 7 days a week, year round.

Does Chase from Maine Cabin Masters own a restaurant? ›

Chase Morrill, Ryan Eldridge, Ashley Morrill, and Jared "Jedi" Baker are the owners of the Woodshed and the celebrity faces behind the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. The Woodshed began as a dream of Ryan's, to someday own his own restaurant and bar after years of working in the industry (pre MCM days).

Did Chase from Cabin Masters go to college? ›

After college and a bit of travelling I made my way back to Maine and started focusing on construction and renovations. I started using all the techniques and similar materials that I had learned and worked with in past projects.

Is Ashley married to Ryan on Maine Cabin Masters? ›

The show centers on contractor Chase Morrill, his designer sister Ashley Morrill, and her carpenter husband Ryan Eldridge. Also featured in each episode are master carpenters Matt "Dixie" Dix and Jared "Jedi" Baker.

What does Sarah Morrill do for a living? ›

Sarah Morrill - Vice President, Program Experience - Activate | LinkedIn.

What are the complaints about Maine Cabin Masters? ›

“Maine Cabin Masters” is a reality TV show on the Discovery network that focuses on the renovation and refurbishing of camps and cabins across the state. The EPA accused the company of renovating five properties in 2020 without following the federal agency's lead renovation, repair and painting regulations.

What happened to Ashley on Maine Cabin Masters? ›

After years of being a vital member of the MCM crew, Morrill is venturing into the home decor space with her new business, Rustic County. But don't worry, she's not leaving Maine Cabin Masters anytime soon.

Are the prices on Maine Cabin Masters real? ›

We don't believe you can do all this for those prices… Our kitchen cost more than these whole cabin remodels, how can this be?) Yes, the budgets you hear on the show are real.

What happened to Wild Bill on Maine Cabin Masters? ›

So very sad to hear thar Wild Bill Davenport has passed. away. His humor, 1 liners and teasing of Ashley will be. greatly missed on the shows.

Is Dixie on Maine Cabin Masters married? ›

Ginna Flagg Dix is the wife of Matt Dix. He is involved in several various projects, most of which are humanitarian. Matt has been a part of several humanitarian programs and initiatives and his choice to feature in Maine Cabin Masters was not uncharacteristic of him.

Who is the boss on Maine Cabin Masters? ›

Maine Cabin Masters follows builder Chase Morrill & his family of Maine'rs as they attempt to save some of the most historic properties in America.

How much does Chase Morrill make on Maine Cabin Masters? ›

Chase Morrill - $30,000

On the show, he owns Kennebec Property Services LLC, referred to as the Kennebec Cabin Company. Chase's father, Erik Morrill (who passed away in 2014), was also a builder and taught him the basics of the trade. Chase Morrill is the father of two daughters, Maggie and Nori Morill.

How do Maine Cabin Masters do things so cheaply? ›

So, you're basically having HGTV foot the bill for the "labor" cost of a job. It could be that the Maine Cabin Masters cast is actually having whatever they would charge for a job already covered by what they're getting paid by the DIY Network. Those "savings" then get passed onto the client.

Did Lance leave Maine Cabin Masters? ›

”Maine Cabin Masters” is a compelling reality television show that showcases how to turn run-down cabins into gorgeous getaways. Unfortunately, in the highly anticipated Season 10 of “Maine Cabin Masters,” fans were disappointed by the absence of Lance Gatcomb, a former standout on the show.

Is Dixie from Maine Cabin Masters married? ›

Ginna Flagg Dix is the wife of Matt Dix. He is involved in several various projects, most of which are humanitarian. Matt has been a part of several humanitarian programs and initiatives and his choice to feature in Maine Cabin Masters was not uncharacteristic of him.

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