Design & Construction, Do-It-Yourself 

Everyone dreams of having a cabin in the woods - a wood-hewn structure with all (or, at least many of) the amenities of home - tucked away on a mountaintop with an awe-inspiring view, or nestled on the shore of a trout-filled stream or bass-laden lake. Most people also believe that such a dream house is just that - the stuff of dreams - not affordable, not build-able without hiring a construction crew.

Author J. Wayne Fears is here to tell you that such a dream cabin can be yours - at a price that won't break the bank. And he knows because he has done it himself. In this, a guidebook to make dreams become reality, Fears covers - in words, photos, diagrams, and blueprints - all the important points, from buying the land, to planning your structure, to actually doing it - either on your own, or with some help. With special chapters on keeping your cabin clean and pest-free, as well as with valuable information on maintenance and repair, this book is one that every cabin owner - or potential owner - will keep as a reference for years to come.