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.
See what these cabin enthusiasts learned about tiny home building and living as they created their own small escape:
Finding ways to save energy while living off the grid in a cabin and enjoying nature in Colorado.
A great way to add overflow sleeping space is a "garbin." A garbin is garage/cabin: a garage with living space above.
Learn what a modular cabin is and how to find a reputable modular cabin company.
These small cabin kitchens prove you don't need a ton of square footage to create an efficient little kitchen in your cabin.
This outdoorsy Tennessee home – designed to look like it was built in the 1850s – might be a cozy cabin, but it lives large.
Rustic lighting designs can give your cabin an earthy, more casual feel, and chandeliers need not be fancy to make a lofty impres…
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 k…
Go beyond structural posts or beams to add true rustic character and even whimsy with tree columns.
Follow these savvy tips to fall in love with your kitchen again
Get ideas for your cabin kitchen remodel by checking out this project done in a charming country style.
Get ideas for your cabin kitchen remodel by checking out this project done in a charming country style.
Congregate in the kitchen with this open-concept timber-frame design.
Get the look you want for your outdoor space at the cabin with some patio inspiration.
Get back in the garden with these finds that are equal parts durable and delightful:
Here are a few smart ways to complement the woodwork in your cabin or cottage with a hue that's just right for you:
A summer cabin in Vermont is rebuilt near a lake so that it retains that old camp charm while offering modern conveniences.
Cabin decks and porches invite family and friends to sit a spell.
Step up your shoreline with these smart strategies for dock design.
Get inspired with these outbuildings that make perfect hobby headquarters.
Here’s what you need to know about buying a cabin package.
Is it possible in today’s financial climate to borrow money to rebuild or remodel your cabin?
Make the most of every square inch in your cabin–even tiny niches and nooks. From banquettes to window seats to built-in beds, he…
The fruits of ownership at this Minnesota cabin are so special.
You can create a deluxe food prep, grilling & entertaining space on your deck or patio without breaking the bank.
The descendant of the original owner buys it back, then builds a beautiful namesake.
A family getaway in northern Michigan gets the blending of cabin and cottage right.
What type of flooring should you use in your cabin that can withstand long cold winter months?
