A log cabin is a less sophisticated dwelling structure made of logs. Log cabins have a long history in both the United States and Europe. In the United States log cabins where the first generation homes built by settlers from Europe and other countries who came to the country in search of a new life. Today with the availability of tall pines and other tall trunk trees, a family can easily erect a log cabin from scratch in a matter of days. With the right tools, a log cabin can easily be erected in any weather because it does not involve any form of chemical reactions. Because of this, many people are opting to build log cabins as their leisure homes. The modern log cabins look a little bit different from their traditional counterparts as they are built with fiberglass insulation and a host of other furnishings that make them more stylish and comfortable. In this book you will find information on: - Materials and tools you need to build a log cabin - Log cabin foundations - Building the log cabin walls - Building roof and flooring - Insulating your log Cabin - Weatherproofing you log cabin - Maintenance of your log cabin and much more!

Everyone who watches Becky's Homestead knows I built my log cabin kit all by myself, and I love, love, love my cabin! The question I get the most from my viewers is, "Who did you buy your log cabin kit from, and what do I need to know before I buy my own log cabin kit?" That's why I want to help people figure it out with my simple little book "How To Build A Log Cabin".I wrote this book to be a Soup to Nuts Buyers Guide for anyone who wants to build a log cabin. Before you go out and buy your log package, see if you can answer these questions:What's the difference between stamped and non-stamped blueprints? Do the doors and windows come with the kit? What keeps the logs from warping and bending? How much does a kit really cost after you add on the extras?Can I assemble my kit myself or should I hire a contractor?What's the difference between a log cabin and a log home?What are the pros and cons of log cabins compared to a normal house?What kind of wood makes the best logs?How do I get water, electricity, and sewer connected to my cabin?And, How do I get a permit for building a log cabin kit?If you don't know the answers to these questions you'll be at a disadvantage when your dealing with the log cabin kit companies. That's why my book answers all those questions and more. Now, let me tell you, there are a lot of things the log cabin sales people don't tell you, and if you walk in there unprepared you might be sorry."How To Build A Log Cabin" is a buyers guide for anyone who dreams of successfully building their own cabin like I did. My book will save you time, money, and frustration.

W. Ben Hunt's classic has earned a reputation as the" authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939. Updated in 1974, it remains the only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture -- pioneer style."

Designed to bring the true spirit of cabin style back to its roots, Robbin Obomsawin's latest book Log Cabin Classics is inspired by nostalgic, old-world cabins and filled with tips for meeting today's current needs. Since place-not space-is what true harmony with nature and cabin living is about, Log Cabin Classics includes practical construction advice, straightforward and creative design, advice on using local materials and choosing a site, architectural details, and handcrafted artistry. These principles are applied to a collection of one-of-a-kind plans you can use as springboards for creating your own "log cabin classic." Log Cabin Classics features 20 classic cabin designs under 1,500 square feet. Robbin Obomsawin is the construction manager and general contractor for Beaver Creek Log Homes. She has served as vice president of the American/Canadian Log Builders Association for Handcrafters. She is the author of Small Log Homes, Best Log Home Plans and The Not So Log Cabin. She lives in Westdale, New York.

Ever wanted a cabin or little cottage in the woods but don’t know where to start? With Log Cabins, author William S. Wicks offers clear, practical instructions on how to build your own log cabin—and furnish it, too—while harmonizing the structure’s interior and exterior with the surrounding environment. Topics include: • Location scouting and preparation • Foundations, tools, and materials • Roofs and shingles • Floors, ceilings, and partitions • Chimneys and fireplaces • Screens, windows, and shutters • Doors and stairs • And more! With line drawings of lean-tos, Adirondack cabins, simple log structures, furniture, and more, this handy how-to manual provides easy-to-understand and must-know information to make your cabin dream a reality.

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