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Plan, Design and Build Your Cabin

Are you dreaming of building the perfect cabin, but not sure where to start? From finding the perfect land to your cabin retreat, to the cabin construction process—we have you covered. Cabin Life offers expert advice on building your own cabin from the ground-up or finding a respectable log home company to do the heavy lifting for you.

Plus, we cover how to plan a cabin budget and save money with energy-saving tips so you are stress-free while enjoying your favorite place on earth.

And once you've built the home of your dreams, you'll need to get designing and decorating so you make the space your own. Let us give you the cabin inspiration you need to love your cabin well into retirement.

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Small Cabin Kitchen Design Inspiration
These small cabin kitchens prove you don't need a ton of square footage to create an efficient little kitchen in your cabin.
A Cozy Cabin with a Rustic Feel
This outdoorsy Tennessee home – designed to look like it was built in the 1850s – might be a cozy cabin, but it lives large.
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Cabin Design & Decor: Rustic Lighting
Rustic lighting designs can give your cabin an earthy, more casual feel, and chandeliers need not be fancy to make a lofty impr...
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Fresh DIY Ideas for Reclaimed Pallet Wood
I would like to use old reclaimed pallet wood to build some outdoor furniture and other pieces for our cabin. What do I need to...
Bring the Outdoors Inside With Rustic Tree Columns
Go beyond structural posts or beams to add true rustic character and even whimsy with tree columns.
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Inexpensive Cabin Kitchen Upgrades
Follow these savvy tips to fall in love with your kitchen again
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Cabin Kitchen Remodel: Northwoods Flavor
Get ideas for your cabin kitchen remodel by checking out this project done in a charming country style.
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Cabin Kitchen Remodel: Cottage Style
Get ideas for your cabin kitchen remodel by checking out this project done in a charming country style.
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An Open-Concept Timber Frame Design for a Family Cabin
Congregate in the kitchen with this open-concept timber-frame design.
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Patio Inspiration for the Cabin
Get the look you want for your outdoor space at the cabin with some patio inspiration.
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8 Essentials for Getting Back in the Garden
Get back in the garden with these finds that are equal parts durable and delightful:
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Picking Paint Colors for Your Cabin
Here are a few smart ways to complement the woodwork in your cabin or cottage with a hue that's just right for you:
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A Lakefront Cabin in Vermont
A summer cabin in Vermont is rebuilt near a lake so that it retains that old camp charm while offering modern conveniences.
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Design Ideas for Cabin Decks and Porches
Cabin decks and porches invite family and friends to sit a spell.
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Designing the Best Dock For Your Cabin
Step up your shoreline with these smart strategies for dock design.
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Escape to a She Shed
Get inspired with these outbuildings that make perfect hobby headquarters.
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Shop Smart Before Buying a Cabin
Here’s what you need to know about buying a cabin package.
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Borrowing Money to Rebuild or Remodel a Cabin
Is it possible in today’s financial climate to borrow money to rebuild or remodel your cabin?

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