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Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat

David Stiles

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"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.

    • Book Details

    • Publisher: Firefly Books
    • Publish Date: Mar 3rd, 2001
    • Pages: 256
    • Language: English
    • Edition: undefined - undefined
    • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.46in - 0.60in - 1.60lb
    • EAN: 9781552093733
    • Categories: • Design & Construction• Do-It-Yourself - General• Construction - General

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    About the Author

    Stiles, David: - by David and Jeanie Stiles

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    Praise for this book

    The Stiles ... show how to build a cabin that reflects the builder's lifestyle.-- "Library Journal" (9/1/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    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.-- "New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal" (5/26/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    You'll find not only the practical issues ... but also the inspiration to help select the cabin that is perfect.--Kandis Carper "Spokane Spokesman-Review" (5/25/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    An invaluable resource ... step-by-step instructions starting with basic planning.--Stacie Gentile "Calgary Sun" (6/16/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    The kind of book that stirs the imagination.-- "Lexington Herald-Leader" (6/3/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    A primer for anyone with dreams of 'getting away from it all.'--Ted Hainworth "Saskatoon Star Phoenix" (7/21/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams.-- "Log Homes Illustrated" (11/1/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    With this study of the what, when, where, and how of cabin building, anyone's yearning for the last great place can be satiated.--Patrick A. Smith "ForeWord" (10/1/2001 12:00:00 AM)
    [The book will] lead the clumsiest carpenter through the necessary steps to build a cozy getaway.--Annie Stoltie "Adirondack Life" (10/15/2002 12:00:00 AM)
    You can do it!... For tips read Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat.--Rebecca Sawyer-Fay "Cottage Living" (4/1/2005 12:00:00 AM)