Cabins & Cottages, Revised & Expanded Edition

Cabins & Cottages, Revised & Expanded Edition

Author: Skills Institute Press

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-01-28

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1607655330

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• Basic guide to building permanent shelter in out-of-the-way places. • Complete instructions for building an A-frame cabin and a rustic log cabin with a framed roof. • Sensible advice for anyone thinking of building a summer cottage in the woods, a hunting cabin getaway, or homesteading off the grid. • Covers the entire construction process from choosing and clearing a site to creating a foundation, raising the walls, and adding the amenities. • Includes a special section on designing small buildings to cope with Mother Nature, including earthquakes, heavy snow, high wind, and flooding.


Cabins and Cottages

Cabins and Cottages

Author: Time-Life Books

Publisher: Time Life Medical

Published: 1999-05

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780783539133

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Your pocket guide to making repairs and renovations in your weekend getaway. Strengthen a weak floorboard in the deck, weatherproof the windows, or make basic repairs to the furnace.


Killer Cabins

Killer Cabins

Author: Colin McAllister

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781773271248

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Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan--Scottish interior designers, TV hosts, and property speculators--are cabin aficionados who divide their time between homes in Canada and their beloved Scotland. iEscapology: Modern Cabins, Cottages and Retreats is a stunning book of modern-day retreats--bucolic weekend escapes by the sea, remote getaways in the woods, and rustic mountain hideouts--to inspire peaceful and quiet living. The authors genuinely believe that cabin time has a remarkably positive impact on our health, wellbeing and our happiness. Whether it's a rustic cottage nestled deep within a Nordic forest, a robust mountain lodge in Montana, a breathtaking treehouse in Canada, or a steel-walled, one-room "hotel" in Denmark, these retreats share one vital aspect in common: they proffer the chance to escape and to and live in harmony with nature, far from the madding crowd. Part style bible and lifestyle manual, the book features a beautiful collection of classic and contemporary cottages and cabins, each accompanied by an informative design profile and beautifully photographed images. And of course, the book is also packed with practical building and design advice that fans of Colin and Justin have grown to love. You'll find relevant information about different types of dwelling styles, builds, sustainability/off-grid living, tiny homes, renovation on a budget, room zonings, décor and everything in between.


Cozy Cottage & Cabin Designs

Cozy Cottage & Cabin Designs

Author: Design America Inc.

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2020-11-01

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1607657422

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Ever dreamed of having your own cozy cabin nestled in the woods? This book will help you find the perfect efficient small home! With over 200 functional floor plans for cabins, cottages, a-frames, vacation homes, and apartment garages, select and order these expertly prepared plans that also include construction blueprints and CAD packages!


Dream Cottages

Dream Cottages

Author: Catherine Tredway

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781580173728

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A cottage is both a relaxing retreat and an expression of your personality. Catherine Tredway presents 25 fabulous and unique cottage designs that range in style from a spacious ski chalet to a peaceful oasis in the desert. Full of charming regional accents, each design includes a full-color rendering, elevation views, floor plans, and photographs of architectural details. This elegant and practical book will inspire you to turn the cottage of your dreams into a reality.


Camps, Cabins and Cottages

Camps, Cabins and Cottages

Author: Marie Galastro

Publisher: Garlinghouse Company

Published: 2007-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781893536241

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Whether it's a full-time home or private retreat in the woods, on the lake, or in the mountains, it's here. With 458 plans from the nation's masters of camp, cabin, and cottage design, this book speaks to America's long love affair with the haven and refu


The Family Cabin

The Family Cabin

Author: Dale Mulfinger

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 9781631866524

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"In The Family Cabin, author and "cabinologist" Dale Mulfinger expires the role that cabins have had and continue to have in family bonding and as a repository for family history, nostalgia, and cherished memories. This collection brings together 37 new and old cabins from across North America as inspiration for anyone who desires a peaceful retreat of their own."--


The Cabin Book

The Cabin Book

Author: Linda Leigh Paul

Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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Once rustic and simple, the cabin is now comfortable and chic. "The Cabin Book" offers a wonderful variety of forms and explores the most innovative designs in cabin architecture.


Saving the Family Cottage

Saving the Family Cottage

Author: Stuart Hollander

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2017-03-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781413323498

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Estate planning for family cottages and cabins When family members inherit a vacation home together, problems are often unavoidable, given that the new co-owners may have different financial circumstances or emotional attachments to the family cottage or cabin. But you can head off damaging family squabbles by developing a legal structure (typically an LLC) to take care of the business of ownership. Whether you’re planning to pass on a cottage to your children, or you’ve inherited a cabin with your siblings, Saving the Family Cottage provides practical, legal solutions for preserving a beloved family property for generations to come. You’ll learn how to: keep the peace (and avoid fights) among siblings over jointly-owned property prevent a family member from forcing a sale of the cottage or cabin keep your vacation home out of the hands of in-laws and creditors, and make a smooth transition from one generation’s ownership to the next. The fifth edition is updated to reflect current tax laws, including state property tax laws which affect choice of legal entity. It also includes an expanded discussion of legal issues when renting a family cottage or cabin on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar rental services.


Cottage, Cabin and Vacation Home Plans

Cottage, Cabin and Vacation Home Plans

Author: Sunset Books

Publisher: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780376010612

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Whether nestled in a stand of pines, bordering a mountain lake, or basking in the sun by the sea, a vacation home provides a welcome retreat from the hectic pace of daily life. These distinctive designs offer flexible plans that are perfect for everything from hideaway cabins and retirement cottages to seaside getaways.