This book presents the best that cabin living has to offer through stunning photographs, site plans, floor plans, and profiles of over 35 inspirational cabins from all over America.

"When a pair of young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths a mass grave--only to discover that the...

Millions of women are already learning the basics of do-it-yourself and getting in tune with the empowering nature of power tools. The House that Jill built is perfect for women of all skill levels, from the experienced do-it-her-selfer to the woman who doesn't know the difference between a stud finder and a palm sander, to the woman who is looking to move on to more complex or large-scale projects. Sharing women's real-life experiences in creating...

Discusses floor plans, building lots, log styles, joinery, log house building techniques, insulation, and alternative energy sources.