Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat

Everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process, from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits your lifestyle and budget. The kind of book that stirs the imagination. The Stiles ... show how to build a cabin that reflects the builder''s lifestyle. If you''ve ever thought of building a little retreat somewhere ... you will probably enjoy this book ... Cabins is geared to the modern homebuilder -- homes have to meet modern building codes, after all -- and examines a variety of building techniques. You''ll find not only the practical issues ... but also the inspiration to help select the cabin that is perfect. An invaluable resource ... step-by-step instructions starting with basic planning. A primer for anyone with dreams of ''getting away from it all.'' Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams. With this study of the what, when, where, and how of cabin building, anyone''s yearning for the last great place can be satiated. [The book will] lead the clumsiest carpenter through the necessary steps to build a cozy getaway. You can do it!... For tips read Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat.

"Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams." -- Log Homes Illustrated

The best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the information they need to build their own cabin, including:

A useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning process

Types of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of each

Site preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and stairs, insulation, roofing, electricity, water systems and heating

Essential information on log cabins

Cabin designs and their advantages

Furnishings and accessories

Construction methods are clearly illustrated in meticulous line drawings and precise plans with measurements. Cut-away cross-sections and exploded diagrams give the builder the true perspective and detail needed to obtain the best result, allowing readers to get the most enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat.

• | Author: David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles
• | Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 03, 2001
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781552093733
• | ISBN-10: 1552093735