How to Build a Small Cabin New Haven CT

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

Neighborhood Builders Construction Management
203-453-3000
53 School Ground Road
Branford, CT
Nobile Construction, Inc
203-488-4217
151 Meadow Street
Branford, CT
Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc
203 483-3645
750 East Main Street, Suite 1
Branford, CT
PEP Waterproofing
203-715-4028
60 Silvermine road
Seymour, CT
Anderson Engineering & Surveying Associates
203 453-5084
1054 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT
Bernard J. Lombardi, Architect & Planner
203-457-1147
1197 West Lake Avenue
Guilford, CT
Campaigne Kestner Architects
203 453-1224
131 Boston Street
Guilford, CT
John Cruet, Jr., A.I.A. Architect
203 453-1487
P.O. Box 435
Guilford, CT
Nelson Edwards Company Architects, LLC
203-481-6611
1156 Main Street
Guilford, CT
A & W Sanitation Co., Inc
203-453-5025
43 Driveway, Guilford
Guilford, CT

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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

Neighborhood Builders Construction Management

203-453-3000
53 School Ground Road
Branford, CT
http://www.nbcm.biz

"Your project will be completed on time and on budget" "WE BUILD PEACE OF MIND"

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