How To Build Cabins Lodges & Bungalows

<p>2024 Reprint of the 1946 Edition. ?Facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Nothing could be more American than the simple cabin. Not many generations ago it was the backbone of American life the headquarters of that important unit the home. It provided shelter protection and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin was in other words a necessity. - From the Introduction. Once regarded as a safe haven and a vital source of security the little cabin in the country is today more closely associated with leisurely activities - a vacation spot and even a health investment. This helpful guide was designed to provide vacation home builders with all the information they needed to construct decorate and furnish a rustic little cottage. Floor plans and outlines of necessary materials are included as are tips on constructing foundations porches doors windows fireplaces and other structural elements. There are even suggestions for furnishing and beautifying your cabin.</p><p>A useful how-to manual offering straightforward advice on the building process from foundation to roof this practical book can also be enjoyed as an entertaining look at lifestyle elements of the early twentieth century.</p>