
audiobook
Sunset’s CABIN PLAN BOOK
FOREWORD
SELECTING THE SITE FOR YOUR VACATION HOME
YOUR WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY FACILITIES
CABIN FOUNDATIONS
BUILDING THE CABIN FIREPLACE
BUILDING THE LOG CABIN
BUILDING A CABIN OF STONE
FRAME CABINS AND BEACH HOUSES
THIRTY CABIN PLANS - a CABIN in the CLOUDS
Sunset’s Cabin Plan Book is a hands‑on guide for anyone dreaming of a weekend retreat in the mountains or by the sea. Filled with detailed sketches, floor layouts, and charming illustrations, it shows how a simple cabin can be shaped to fit family size, hunting trips, or quiet solitude. The foreword sets a warm tone, reminding readers that a vacation home deserves the same thoughtful planning as a permanent house, yet can stay modest and comfortable.
The collection offers a variety of designs—log, stone, or shingle cottages—that can be mixed and matched to suit local materials and personal taste. Practical chapters walk readers through choosing a site, weighing travel distance, and estimating costs without fixed numbers, encouraging collaboration with local builders. Alongside the plans are snippets of cabin lore and tips from seasoned staff, making the book both inspirational and useful for DIY builders or those overseeing a crew.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (143K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-05-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

by Henry Adams

by Arthur W. (Arthur Wesley) Dow

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