How to Build a Small Cabin Lockport IL

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

BDC Homes / Bechtold Development Company
630-871-1220
205 N. Washington St.
Wheaton, IL
Great River Log Homes
(309) 873-2219
RR 1 Box G134
Carman, IL
Old Timer Log Homes
(618) 524-3562
85 Bonnefield Ln
Metropolis, IL
Gastineau Log Homes Inc
(309) 776-3793
305 Colorado Rd
Colchester, IL
Midwest Log & Timber Homes
(847) 658-4440
705 Chestnut Ct
Algonquin, IL
Custom Log & Timber Inc
(815) 338-8328
Woodstock, IL
Real Log Homes
(217) 774-2701
RR 4 Box 109K
Shelbyville, IL
Gastineau Log Homes
(815) 877-4863
8524 Shore Dr
MacHesney Park, IL
Klein Benjamin & Barbara
(618) 538-7418
2406 Kelling Dr
Millstadt, IL
Ward Log Homes
(815) 223-6050
339 N 3179th Rd
La Salle, IL

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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

BDC Homes / Bechtold Development Company

630-871-1220
205 N. Washington St.
Wheaton, IL
www.bdchomes.com

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