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Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
by Tedd Benson
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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)

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Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat
Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat
by David R Stiles
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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)

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Cabin: Two Brothers, a Dream, and Five Acres in Maine
Cabin: Two Brothers, a Dream, and Five Acres in Maine
by Lou Ureneck
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Inspired by his From the Ground Up New York Times blog, a beautifully written memoir about building and brotherhood. Confronted with the disappointments and knockdowns that can come in middle age-job loss, the death of his mother, a health scare, a... (read more)

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The Log Home Book: Design, Past & Present
The Log Home Book: Design, Past & Present
by Cindy Thiede
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In years past, the mention of a log home conjured up images of a primitive vacation cabin in the heart of a wooded wilderness, but now log-home living has become a strong contemporary component of the culture of many countries. Log-home design and... (read more)

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Cabinology: A Handbook to Your Private Hideaway
Cabinology: A Handbook to Your Private Hideaway
by Dale Mulfinger
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Wouldn't life be a whole lot better if somewhere out in the wild woody yonder sat a snug little cabin with your name on the mailbox? You know it would. If you have a cabin dream, this book is your ticket to making it real. With Cabinology as your map and... (read more)

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Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
by William S. Wicks
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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)

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Log Houses of the World
Log Houses of the World
by Richard Olsen
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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)

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Complete Guide to Building Log Homes
Complete Guide to Building Log Homes
by Monte Burch
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From buying land and drawing floor plans to choosing log styles and joinery, every phase of construction is covered in over 800 photos and drawings with complete how-to instructions. From the experts at Popular Science. “Whether you need to know... (read more)

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Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-And-Beam Home
Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-And-Beam Home
by Tedd Benson
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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)

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How to Build Your Dream Cabin in the Woods: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Maintaining a Backcountry Getaway
How to Build Your Dream Cabin in the Woods: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Maintaining a Backcountry Getaway
by J. Wayne Fears
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Here is the ultimate resource for finally turning your dream into reality. With photos, blueprints, and diagrams, Fears thoroughly covers the process of constructing the cabin you've always wanted. From buying land, construction materials, deciding on... (read more)

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Cabin Fever: Rustic Style Comes Home
Cabin Fever: Rustic Style Comes Home
by Rachel Carley
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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)

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The Owner-Built Log House: Living in Harmony with Your Environment
The Owner-Built Log House: Living in Harmony with Your Environment
by B. Allen Mackie
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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)

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Timber Framing for the Rest of Us: A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction
Timber Framing for the Rest of Us: A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction
by Rob Roy
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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)

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How To Afford a Log Home 5TH Edition Save 25 Per
How To Afford a Log Home 5TH Edition Save 25 Per
by Carl Heldmann
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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)

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The Cabin Book
The Cabin Book
by Linda Leigh Paul
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The cabin is perhaps the most iconic of American structures, harkening back to colonial and pioneer days. They recall a time before cell phones and email, evoking images of cozy fireplaces and quiet contemplation. For many, the cabin also summons forth... (read more)

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How to Afford Your Own Log Home: Save 25% Without Lifting a Log
How to Afford Your Own Log Home: Save 25% Without Lifting a Log
by Carl Heldmann
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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)

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Cabin Companion
Cabin Companion
by Gibbs Smith
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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)

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Hands-On Log Homes: Cabins Built on Dreams
Hands-On Log Homes: Cabins Built on Dreams
by Cindy Teipne Thiede
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This third book by popular log-home authors Cindy Thiede and Arthur Thiede brings the scale of log homes back to practical reality. Included are chapters on owner-built homes, recycled log homes, and historical restorations. A chapter on details gives... (read more)

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Timber Frame Home Design Constructio 2ND Edition
Timber Frame Home Design Constructio 2ND Edition
by Tedd Benson
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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)

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Log Cabin Living
Log Cabin Living
by Daniel Mack
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"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)

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