As you fall in love of out-of doors I am sure that you want a cabin in the wood. You are great. I know your type. You are the suitable progeny of our ancestors. You can still get tiny fun though there has no idea to develop your cabin; because, it is a continual process.
Plan Wisely and You Plan for the Future It is needless to do the plan quickly. It is not a matter that when we can finish. You must be wise in case of planning. Go and spend a full season on your building place before starting.
BUILDING RULES YOU MAY NOT VIOLATE Cabin building is easy. Anyone with common knowledge on using working tools can do it. But the fact is that you must flow some common basic ideas.
* You should dig enough to cross the frost range in the basement of your cabin. It will protect your cabin from acute cold.
* Make your foundation absolute square and level. You will not fall in end less trouble.
* It is very important to level, measure and square the basement confidently. You should never try to pretend.
* If you use the sharp tools, I guarantee you that, you can finish your work relatively short time.
* A direct through drainage system is must for your cabin.
You should go forward according to your plan. You should not use your memory in case of cabin building.
Wood selection for your cabin It is preferable to use soft wood instead of tough wood if you are a beginner. You can use bass' hemlock, pine in this role. As the oak tree is temperamental it is preferable to avoid it if you are not familiar enough with the tree.
You doors and windows At the time of design your window you should keep in mind that how thick your logs are. There is one important thing. Keep stripes on both sides of the window. It will help you to move the window easily. You should be confirmed around the little openings on the both sides in the gables of your cabin. It works as ventilator. It is convenient to build your door-frames out of two inch by six inch or two inch by eight inch lumber and to fit the door set up strips inside the door-jamb.
The drainage I think you are not a mud lover and you are not going to live in a marshy unhygienic place. Am I right about that?This is proved undoubtedly that, dampness, wet floors, rheumatism is the consequence of poor drainage system.
Selecting a high ground that locate town from your cabin is very important. Generally rain, however particularly melting snow, can flow off from your cabin. You have no option without it for a dry cabin.
Filling the gaps You are going to get a clean warm cabin if you chink between the logs. Heavy cares is must for the completion thus. Dry the logs very well.
Lamps, Lighting and Illumination At the recent time our life cannot be imagined without electricity that's why kerosene lamp is a luxury. Kerosene lamp and candles are able to flicker shadows which are so long. You can not imagine a wood cabin without a candle and kerosene lamp.
RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER Your summer camp will never be completed if have no system of shower bath. Don't worry. The price is not so high for installing cold and hot water supply.
SEPTIC You can use septic system but the fact is that the result will be not satisfactory. The releasing odor is something bad. It is better to maintain a distance of 50 to 100 feet between your cabin and such a toilet.
Finishing up To get your cabin like home you can use rustic furniture which has an artistic effect also.
Emergency entrance After a long journey in the cold when you arrive your cabin without the key I think you can't control yourself. As every human being is fallible at some moment so you have to protect this problem through this scheme.
SKY LIGHT Skylight is the main source of light to brighten your cabin in dark day. Again it is helpful to remove hot air.
SHRUBS, TREES AND REFORESTATION Make a forest of your character. It is not a difficult task. Let them grow naturally. Start planting just now. You can save your money by planting one or two years old trees.
Bird's tune around your cabin Be helpful to birds they will serve you by singing. Give them a shelter; feed them regularly, they will sing and it will refresh yourself.
Making fence and gate for your safety We are really alone within our cabin once shutting down the gate. You can reserve your privacy by closing the gate. It will save you from the imprudence of strangers suddenly.
Neighbors It is very difficult for you to live without a friend. It is nature which is the only one place in universe that produces friendliness.
Plan Wisely and You Plan for the Future It is needless to do the plan quickly. It is not a matter that when we can finish. You must be wise in case of planning. Go and spend a full season on your building place before starting.
BUILDING RULES YOU MAY NOT VIOLATE Cabin building is easy. Anyone with common knowledge on using working tools can do it. But the fact is that you must flow some common basic ideas.
* You should dig enough to cross the frost range in the basement of your cabin. It will protect your cabin from acute cold.
* Make your foundation absolute square and level. You will not fall in end less trouble.
* It is very important to level, measure and square the basement confidently. You should never try to pretend.
* If you use the sharp tools, I guarantee you that, you can finish your work relatively short time.
* A direct through drainage system is must for your cabin.
You should go forward according to your plan. You should not use your memory in case of cabin building.
Wood selection for your cabin It is preferable to use soft wood instead of tough wood if you are a beginner. You can use bass' hemlock, pine in this role. As the oak tree is temperamental it is preferable to avoid it if you are not familiar enough with the tree.
You doors and windows At the time of design your window you should keep in mind that how thick your logs are. There is one important thing. Keep stripes on both sides of the window. It will help you to move the window easily. You should be confirmed around the little openings on the both sides in the gables of your cabin. It works as ventilator. It is convenient to build your door-frames out of two inch by six inch or two inch by eight inch lumber and to fit the door set up strips inside the door-jamb.
The drainage I think you are not a mud lover and you are not going to live in a marshy unhygienic place. Am I right about that?This is proved undoubtedly that, dampness, wet floors, rheumatism is the consequence of poor drainage system.
Selecting a high ground that locate town from your cabin is very important. Generally rain, however particularly melting snow, can flow off from your cabin. You have no option without it for a dry cabin.
Filling the gaps You are going to get a clean warm cabin if you chink between the logs. Heavy cares is must for the completion thus. Dry the logs very well.
Lamps, Lighting and Illumination At the recent time our life cannot be imagined without electricity that's why kerosene lamp is a luxury. Kerosene lamp and candles are able to flicker shadows which are so long. You can not imagine a wood cabin without a candle and kerosene lamp.
RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER Your summer camp will never be completed if have no system of shower bath. Don't worry. The price is not so high for installing cold and hot water supply.
SEPTIC You can use septic system but the fact is that the result will be not satisfactory. The releasing odor is something bad. It is better to maintain a distance of 50 to 100 feet between your cabin and such a toilet.
Finishing up To get your cabin like home you can use rustic furniture which has an artistic effect also.
Emergency entrance After a long journey in the cold when you arrive your cabin without the key I think you can't control yourself. As every human being is fallible at some moment so you have to protect this problem through this scheme.
SKY LIGHT Skylight is the main source of light to brighten your cabin in dark day. Again it is helpful to remove hot air.
SHRUBS, TREES AND REFORESTATION Make a forest of your character. It is not a difficult task. Let them grow naturally. Start planting just now. You can save your money by planting one or two years old trees.
Bird's tune around your cabin Be helpful to birds they will serve you by singing. Give them a shelter; feed them regularly, they will sing and it will refresh yourself.
Making fence and gate for your safety We are really alone within our cabin once shutting down the gate. You can reserve your privacy by closing the gate. It will save you from the imprudence of strangers suddenly.
Neighbors It is very difficult for you to live without a friend. It is nature which is the only one place in universe that produces friendliness.
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