{"product_id":"cabins-a-guide-to-building-your-own-nature-retreat","title":"Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Introduction \u003c\/i\u003e Chapter One: Cabin Planning Chapter Two: Types of Cabin Construction \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  Pole Built Cabins \n \u003cbr\u003eStick Built Cabins \n \u003cbr\u003ePost and Beam Cabins \n \u003cbr\u003eStone Cabins \n \u003cbr\u003eCordwood Cabins \n \u003cbr\u003eWood Siding \n\u003c\/ul\u003e Chapter Three: Cabin Construction \n\u003cul\u003e\n  Hand Cart \n \u003cbr\u003eSite Preparation \n \u003cbr\u003eFoundations \n \u003cbr\u003eWindows and Doors \n \u003cbr\u003eLadders and Stairs \n \u003cbr\u003eInsulation and Roofing \n \u003cbr\u003eElectricity \n \u003cbr\u003eWater \n \u003cbr\u003ePlumbing and Sanitary Systems \n \u003cbr\u003eHeating \n\u003c\/ul\u003e Chapter Four: Log Cabins \n\u003cul\u003e\n  Log Joints \n \u003cbr\u003eCutting Your Own Logs \n \u003cbr\u003eWorking with Logs \n \u003cbr\u003eTwo-Bedroom Log Cabin \n\u003c\/ul\u003e Chapter Five: Cabin Designs \n\u003cul\u003e\n  Helen's Writing Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003ePyramid Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003eA-Frame Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003ePole Built Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003eTimber-Framed Guest Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003eLakeside Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003eJapanese Moongazing Cabin \n \u003cbr\u003eMediterranean Cabin \n\u003c\/ul\u003e Chapter Six: Outfitting a Cabin \n\u003cul\u003e\n  Classic Cabin Accessories \n \u003cbr\u003eProtecting Your Cabin \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Bibliography \u003cbr\u003eSources \u003cbr\u003eIndex \u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Stiles\u003c\/i\u003e is a designer\/builder who, together with his wife, \u003cb\u003eJeanie Stiles\u003c\/b\u003e, has written articles for publications such as \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and authored 15 books, including \u003ci\u003eSheds\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Treehouse Book\u003c\/i\u003e (which won the ALA Notable Children's Book Award). The Stiles divide their time between New York City and East Hampton, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes index;Includes bibliographical references: p. [223].\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn invaluable resource ... step-by-step instructions starting with basic planning.--Stacie Gentile \"Calgary Sun\" (6\/16\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA primer for anyone with dreams of 'getting away from it all.'--Ted Hainworth \"Saskatoon Star Phoenix\" (7\/21\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams.-- \"Log Homes Illustrated\" (11\/1\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith this study of the what, when, where, and how of cabin building, anyone's yearning for the last great place can be satiated.--Patrick A. Smith \"ForeWord\" (10\/1\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[The book will] lead the clumsiest carpenter through the necessary steps to build a cozy getaway.--Annie Stoltie \"Adirondack Life\" (10\/15\/2002 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can do it!... For tips read Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat.--Rebecca Sawyer-Fay \"Cottage Living\" (4\/1\/2005 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Stiles ... show how to build a cabin that reflects the builder's lifestyle.-- \"Library Journal\" (9\/1\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you've ever thought of building a little retreat somewhere ... you will probably enjoy this book ... Cabins is geared to the modern homebuilder -- homes have to meet modern building codes, after all -- and examines a variety of building techniques.-- \"New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal\" (5\/26\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou'll find not only the practical issues ... but also the inspiration to help select the cabin that is perfect.--Kandis Carper \"Spokane Spokesman-Review\" (5\/25\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe kind of book that stirs the imagination.-- \"Lexington Herald-Leader\" (6\/3\/2001 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Log Homes Illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best-selling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCabins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the information they need to build their own cabin, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning process\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of each\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and stairs, insulation, roofing, electricity, water systems and heating\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential information on log cabins\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabin designs and their advantages\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurnishings and accessories\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction methods are clearly illustrated in meticulous line drawings and precise plans with measurements. Cut-away cross-sections and exploded diagrams give the builder the true perspective and detail needed to obtain the best result, allowing readers to get the most enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2001 pg. 50 (EAN 9781552093733, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2001 (EAN 9781552093733, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2001 pg. 50 (EAN 9781552095645, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eStiles, David\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby David and Jeanie Stiles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiles, David\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2001-03-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e House \u0026amp; Home \/ Design \u0026amp; Construction|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Do-It-Yourself \/ General|Technology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Construction \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Vacation homes - Design and construction - Am\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781552093733\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781552093733\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52868354441497,"sku":"SP-9781552093733","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781552093733_spiral.png?v=1784622815","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/cabins-a-guide-to-building-your-own-nature-retreat","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}