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If you've ever dreamed about building your own rustic cottage in the woods, or the hunting cabin of your dreams, this handy reference will provide an easy-to-follow approach to building a rustic getaway in that perfect out-of-the-way place!Complete instructions for building an A-frame cabin and a rustic log cabin with a framed roofSensible advice for anyone thinking of building a summer cottage in the woods, a hunting cabin getaway, or homesteading off the gridCovers the entire construction process from choosing and clearing a site to creating a foundation, raising the walls, & adding the amenitiesInclement weather section on designing small buildings to cope with Mother Nature, including earthquakes, heavy snow, high wind, & floodingWhether building a summer cottage in the woods, the hunting cabin of your dreams, or homesteading off the grid, this handy reference provides a logical and sensible approach to building a permanent shelter in out-of-the-way places.