Buildings, Design & Construction, Do-It-Yourself, Small Homes & Cottages, Construction 

Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat is a cabin-building manual which includes everything you need to know about building your own getaway. Inspiring color photographs help you choose between a variety of cabins to suit your lifestyle and preference. Do you dream of a log cabin, pole built cabin, lakeside cabin or A-frame retreat?

Over 400 detailed illustrations including designs, floor plans and architectural details complement the text which takes you through the entire building process from construction basics to finished cabin. Learn how to select the right site, build your foundation, install a water supply system, heating and electricity.

A chapter on outfitting includes rustic cabin furniture, cooking gear, wood-burning stoves and lanterns, and a list of sources makes it easy to find suppliers.

Whether you are building a cabin in the wilderness or in your backyard, this book has something for you.