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.
Here are some extra photos of a couple who built a cozy Alaskan yurt.
To capture views, nothing beats cabin towers.
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Smart lighting strategies to brighten up your cabin.
This little city in Washington is perfect for all kinds of families looking to start their cabin life on the coastal shore.
With a bit of ingenuity and patience, this Washington woman shows us how she was able to create her dream cabins on a budget.
An outline of what distinguishes log cabins from other kinds of cabins.
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