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Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat (Paperback)

by David Stiles (Author), Jeanie Stiles (Author) "To make your dream a reality, the first thing to determine is how far you are willing to drive before arriving at the cabin ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd (28 Jun 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1552093735
  • ISBN-13: 978-1552093733
  • Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 167,610 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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You'll find not only the practical issues ... but also the inspiration to help select the cabin that is perfect. -- Kandis Carper "Spokane Spokesman-Review" (05/25/2001)

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This book shows everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits their lifestyle and budget. Build them deep in the countryside, at the seaside or in your own back garden - wherever you like! Classic construction methods are covered, and are clearly illustrated in photographs and drawings: log cabin; pole-built and stick-built cabin; post-and-beam; stone; cordwood; Pyramid; A-frame; DIY kits; Many designs and purposes are covered: Classic woodland log cabin; Writer's retreat; Guest quarters; Lakeside retreat; Japanese moon-gazing cabin; Boathouse; Beach Hut; Mediterranean bolthole; Perfect self-build projects for a holiday home or weekend retreat-within the skills of any DIY enthusiast & materials from your local B & Q.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, lacking in photos, 19 Nov 2005
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Good book, worth buying, but dont expect many photos. It is mostly line-drawings an dth info is for the US market

BUt dont let that put you off, this is the best book if you are thining of building your own cabin and are still open to how to build it, and what shape etc as there are lots of choices. I thought I knew what I wanted until I read this and it opened my eyes to new ideas etc.

Lots of good technical info on things likehow topole build, stick build, log build etc. I designed an dbuilt my own cabin after reading this and am now considering a second!

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - convert dreams to reality, 26 Dec 2001
This brilliant book is full of sensible and practical advice on designing, building and furnishing your dream countryside cabin, right down to the sanitary arrangements. Lots of beautiful photos and detailed drawings make this an wonderful book, and excellent value.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful guide, 23 May 2006
This book not only gives lots of inspiration with pictures of different cabins, but describes loads of different building techniques. It is written very much as a manual of how to build one, with simple step by step instructions. Very clear, easy to follow diagrams. After purchasing this book I bought a couple of other book by David Stiles which speaks for itself. Looking forward to building an authentic log cabin in the back garden using the techniques described in this book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Quite good, but too much recycled content from other Stiles' books
As I already own a copy of Stile's excellent 'Rustic Retreats' 'Rustic Retreats: A Build-it-yourself Guide' I was keen to get a copy of 'Cabins'. Read more
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