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Cabin : how to build a retreat in the wilderness and learn to live with nature / Will Jones ; illustrated by Sarah Obtinalla.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jones, Will, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Log cabins--Design and construction.
- Log cabins.
- Country life.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (303 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : Thames & Hudson Ltd, [2023]
- Summary:
- The book explores the author's personal journey of building a cabin in rural Ontario, Canada. It provides a detailed overview of the entire process, from finding the ideal location, understanding the history of log homes, selecting the right tools, to the actual construction process. The author also discusses the importance of nature in this endeavor, how to weatherproof a cabin, and shares stories of famous cabin dwellers for added inspiration. The book concludes with tips on how to make the cabin site comfortable and practical. The author's purpose is to share his experience and passion for cabin building, while offering practical guidance for readers who may be considering a similar project. It is intended for individuals interested in DIY home building, nature lovers, and those who value sustainable living. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One. Cabins Around the World
- Chapter Two. Finding a Place to Build: Seeking the Perfect Spot for My Cabin
- Chapter Three. Log Homes: Old Ideas for a New Country
- Chapter Four. From the Ground Up: Beginning to Build My Log Cabin
- Chapter Five. It’s All in the Tools
- Chapter Six. Framing the Structure: My Cabin Starts to Take Shape
- Chapter Seven. Nature: the Reason to be Here
- Chapter Eight. Weatherproofing the Cabin: Cladding My Cabin in its Weathertight Outer Layer
- Chapter Nine. Famous Cabin Dwellers
- Chapter Ten. Finishing Touches: Putting the Final Touches to My Cabin
- Chapter Eleven. Around the Cabin: Making the Cabin Site Comfortable and Practical
- Chapter Twelve. My Cabin in the Woods
- Glossary
- Note on Measurements
- Further Reading
- Acknowledgments
- Credits
- Author Biography
- Index of Searchable Terms
- Copyright Page
- Back Cover.
- Notes:
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9798887072166
- OCLC:
- 1402030745
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