How to Build a Small Cabin Independence MO

A complete 'do-it-yourself' guide on how to plan, build and enjoy your small cabin - in simple terms. A collection of personal experience and useful resources - cabin construction, off-grid living, heating, solar power, nature and picture gallery, discussion forum.Visit Small Cabin Building Site for more detaled instructions @ www.small-cabin.com

Local Companies

Olshan Foundation Repair & Waterproofing
(816) 333-8888
6003 Arlington
Kansas City, MO
Jane Mobley Associates, Inc.
(816) 472-1930
116 W. 3rd St., Ste. 102
Kansas City, MO
Luevano Hart Construction, LLC
(913) 438-3002
6817 Stadium Dr., Ste. 312
Kansas City, MO
Dry Basement & Foundation Systems
(816) 741-8500
5121 E. Front St.
Kansas City, MO
Swope Community Builders
(816) 627-2140
4001 Blue Pkwy., Ste. 102
Kansas City, MO
JE Dunn Construction Group, Inc.
(816) 474-8600
929 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO
McCownGordon Construction, LLC
(816) 960-1111
422 Admiral Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
The Cordish Company
(816) 842-1045
1100 Walnut St., Ste. 3000
Kansas City, MO
Higher M-Pact Inc.
(816) 353-8103
P.O. Box 11718
Kansas City, MO
David E. Ross Construction Co.
(816) 737-2953
10201 E. 75th St.
Raytown, MO

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Steps

  1. When I started to build my small cabin I searched for various bits of information, but could not find a one concise, clear and complete guide on how to build a small cabin or a small cottage using my own skills and resources.
  2. Main objectives when building a small cabin were:
    • Easy to build yourself - no special skill required
    • Use of easily available building materials
    • Low cost
    • Simplicity of cabin design and structure
    • Short construction time
    • No building permit required (optional).
    • To have a feel of great outdoor living and wilderness experience.
  3. # When finished, I?ve made a website on how to construct a small cabin ? www.small-cabin.com.
  4. On this site you can find information on how to build a small cabin and other related matters:
    • Selecting the right property
    • Preparing and clearing site
    • Building material selection
    • Building cabin structure:
      • Foundation
      • Flooring
      • Walls
      • Doors and windows
      • Roof
      • Interior finishing and design
    • Building additional structures, to feel more like at home:
      • Outdoor summer kitchen
      • Storage and firewood sheds
      • Outhouse/toilet
      • Veranda / resting area
      • Outdoor Shower
      • ...etc.
    • Off-grid living
      • off-grid power and water supply, small cabin heating options review
    • Small cabin living / enjoying great outdoors
    • Picture gallery
    • Safety tips
    • Discuss your own project with others like you in the [http:/http://www.small-cabin.com/forum/ Small Cabin Discussion Forum] - ask questions, share experience, and discuss your own cabin building project!

Tips

  • Visit Small Cabin Building Site for more detaled instructions.
  • www.small-cabin.com

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Featured Local Company

Olshan Foundation Repair & Waterproofing

8163338888
6003 Arlington
Kansas City, MO

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