| Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat Contributor(s): Stiles, David (Author), Stiles, Jeanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552093735 ISBN-13: 9781552093733 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: Authors David and Jeannie Stiles give readers all the information they need to build their own cabins -- whether it be as a wilderness retreat or a backyard studio. The authors describe each step in the process from buying land to obtaining services, from finding qualified construction help to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits their lifestyle and budget. Cabins is packed with detailed illustrations, plans and common-sense advice. Chapters include classic construction methods: how to build a log cabin, pole-built and stick-built cabin, post-and-beam, stone, cordwood and kit cabins. Construction methods are clearly illustrated in photographs and drawings and the advantages of each are explained in detail. Foundations, windows, doors, insulation, roofing, installing utilities, water and sanitary systems and heating are all discussed. Many designs are presented as inspiration and to help readers select the cabin that is perfect for them: homesteader log cabin, writing cabin, guest cabin, Japanese moon-gazing cabin, lakeside retreat, pyramid and A-frame, and hillside Mediterranean cabin. The authors include personal reminiscences from successful builders and cabin owners, and discuss furnishings and accessories that can help readers get the most enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Design & Construction - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General - Technology & Engineering | Construction - General |
| Dewey: 690.872 |
| LCCN: 2004555554 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.46" W x 11" (1.60 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "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: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stiles, David: - by David and Jeanie Stiles |