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 Use a trellis to hide an unsightly area
Do you have an area that you would like to screen from view? It seems as though there are always areas that we would prefer were not very visible. This could be where you have a mulch bin, pipes, air conditioner, barbeque grill, outbuildings, or a variety of other unsightly items. . . . Keep reading
 Tips for Creating Log Cabin Floor Plans
Building your log cabin always starts with having building plans. Log cabin house plans provides some tips for you to keep in mind when you are creating your log cabin house plans. . . . Keep reading
 Getting a jump on spring
Today while we were walking through a store we saw an outdoor heater. One of these seems as if it would be perfect for our cabin especially after we add a couple porches and a deck. This would give us a jump on spring and allow us to stay outside longer in the fall. . . . Keep reading
 Buying Kitchen Cupboards for your Cabin
Whether you choose to purchase stock, semi-custom or custom kitchen cabinets, you have a wide variety of choices and prices. . . . Keep reading
 Why Would You Not Build it Yourself?
There are several reasons why you might choose not to build your own cabin. In this article a number of reasons why you would decide not to build your own cabin will be discussed. . . . Keep reading
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 Why you need an open counter or island in your cabin
One of the things I like best about our cabin is the 'pass through' counter that is part of our U-shaped kitchen. This allows me to be in the kitchen and still interact with people in the living room and dining area. I also like the idea that when we are preparing food my husband and I can both work on different sides of the counter. There is also the obvious benefit that food can be passed through to the dining area and after the meal the table can be easily cleared and items passed back into the kitchen. . . . Keep reading
There's more than one material to use for building a cabin
There are so many ways to build a cabin. While it seems that log cabins get most of the attention, at least on the internet, there are other building materials and building techniques that can be used. . . . Keep reading
 What you should have in your cabin's pantry
The March 2008 issue of Cabin Life magazine has an article on the well-stocked pantry. The article contains a list of items you should have in your pantry at the cabin. You can download this list at http://www.cabinlife.com/info/hot.html#mfeast. It's under their "Hot Topics" image in their left navigation panel. . . . Keep reading
 Thinking spring? Think canoes!
If you're like me you're longing for the warm weather of spring. If you want to spend some quality time on a small lake or river this spring there's probably no better way to spend it then in a custom built canoe. . . . Keep reading
Step by step pictorial guide to building your cabin
One of the most value pieces of information someone could have given me when we started to build our cabin would have been a step by step guide with a sample time line. By reading books we figured out how to tackle the job. However, it would have been great if the steps had been clearly laid out for us. . . . Keep reading
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