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Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-And-Beam Home by Tedd Benson Publisher Comments Timberframe shows that time-honored timber construction has unlimited design possibilities. Written by Tedd Benson, who is nationally known as the leader in timberframe design and construction, this vividly photographed book explores a variety of styles,... (read more) List Price $40.00 Your price: $19.95 Used - Hardcover 
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Cabin Fever: Rustic Style Comes Home by Rachel Carley Publisher Comments A log cabin in the woods is one of America's most cherished icons -- a dream shared around the world. As the stress level of city life rises, more and more of us are imagining our own cottages far away from traffic lights and urban distractions. Cabins... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Timber Framing for the Rest of Us: A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction by Rob Roy Publisher Comments Many natural building methods rely upon the use of post and beam frame structures that are then in-filled with straw, cob, cordwood, or more conventional wall materials. But traditional timber framing employs the use of finely crafted jointing and wooden... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them by William S. Wicks Publisher Comments Ever wanted a cabin or little cottage in the woods but don't know where to start? With Log Cabins, author William S. Wicks offers clear, practical instructions on how to build your own log cabin--and furnish it, too--while harmonizing the structure's... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Log Houses of the World by Richard Olsen Publisher Comments The first-ever chronological survey of the greatest examples of log houses designed in Europe and the United States includes photographs, plans, and little-known drawings from such celebrated Modern-era architects as Eliel Saarinen, Adolf Loos, Le... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $16.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-And-Beam Home by Tedd Benson Publisher Comments Timberframe shows that time-honored timber construction has unlimited design possibilities. Written by Tedd Benson, who is nationally known as the leader in timberframe design and construction, this vividly photographed book explores a variety of styles,... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $18.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Owner-Built Log House: Living in Harmony with Your Environment by B. Allen Mackie Publisher Comments Praise for the first edition: B. Allan Mackie demonstrates to anyone who has ever dreamed of having a log home that ownership is within reach. -- Log Home Design A decade ago, B. Allan Mackie was nearing completion of Ardea, the log house he built on... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft by Tedd Benson Publisher Comments For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the... (read more) List Price $21.99 Your price: $14.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat by David R Stiles Publisher Comments Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams. -- Log Homes Illustrated The best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Classic Hewn-Log House: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building and Restoring by Charles Mcraven Publisher Comments Nothing captures the romance of country life quite like a log cabin does -- trees cut from the thick woods of the wilderness; hewn by hand into squared-off logs; then stacked to create a sturdy shelter, a warm hearth, a welcoming home. Author Charles... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Log and Timber Frame Homes (Schiffer Design Book) by Tina Skinner Publisher Comments Inspiration for any would-be homebuilder or interior designer who wants to incorporate ancestral folk architecture in a modern home. Tour more than 35 houses, inside and out, through beautiful color photographs. Most are shown with floor plans to help... (read more) List Price $44.95 Your price: $29.00 Used - Hardcover
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How To Afford a Log Home 5TH Edition Save 25 Per by Carl Heldmann Publisher Comments Use this book to avoid a down payment, lower the amount of mortgage, or get a larger home than budgeted for, and save 25% off the construction and site-preparation costs. Included are a list of log home manufacturers and suppliers, a glossary of... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $3.98 Used - Trade Paper
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How to Afford Your Own Log Home: Save 25% Without Lifting a Log by Carl Heldmann Publisher Comments The trick to saving 25-percent off the cost of building a log home lies in being your own general contractor. This book acts as a knowledgeable guide through all phases of planning, estimating, financing, and construction. The author, himself a licensed... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Cabin Companion by Gibbs Smith Publisher Comments CABIN COMPANION HAS PAGES TO INCLUDE all the information your cabin sitter or guests will need to have for an enjoyable and safe visit-and leave you with peace of mind. With blank pages that allow you to fill in emergency numbers, rules of the house... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $16.50 Used - Spiral/comb
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Authentic Log Homes: Restored Timbers for Today's Homesteads by Ferris Robinson Publisher Comments Each of the 27 gorgeous homes in this book was built with reclaimed timbers that were hand-hewn at least a century years ago. The floor plans vary from small to large, "erected as found" to modern configurations. All all have one element in common: they... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover
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Timber Frame Home Design Constructio 2ND Edition by Tedd Benson Publisher Comments Learn to adapt the sturdy elegance of timber-frame construction to the needs of modern life. Hundreds of color photos and drawings showcase the latest designs, methods, and materials.... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $22.00 Used - Hardcover
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Dream Log Homes and Plans by Barbara Winfield Publisher Comments More people are building log homes than ever before. In fact, according to the Log Home Council (LHC) of the National Association of Home Builders, sales have doubled over the last decade. "Almost 90 percent of these houses are their owners' primary home... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Log Cabin Living by Daniel Mack Book News Annotation "This book," writes rustic furniture-maker Mack in his introduction, "empowers you to seek out your own log cabinthat place where things are safe, quiet, and you can just be yourself." Each glossy page is laid out differently with a hodgepodge of... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Not So Log Cabin by Robbin Obomsawin Publisher Comments Not just for mountain men, this how-to book shows ways to incorporate simple log elements into any home. 165 photos.... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $14.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Timber Frame Construction: All about Post and Beam Building by Jack Sobon Publisher Comments Explains the complete basics of timber frame construction in terms the beginner can easily understand.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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