How to Build a Small Cabin Springfield 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

Klein Benjamin & Barbara
(618) 538-7418
2406 Kelling Dr
Millstadt, IL
Ward Log Homes
(815) 223-6050
339 N 3179th Rd
La Salle, IL
Heartbilt Log Homes
(309) 289-4733
1698 Knox Highway 12
Dahinda, IL
River To River Log Homes
(618) 351-0097
89 Oak Grove Rd
Makanda, IL
Timberline Builders
(309) 523-2197
409 S High St
Port Byron, IL
Anderson Jay & Kathy
(815) 648-4322
10716 Button Rd
Hebron, IL
Classic Log Homes
(618) 982-9100
20048 Crab Orchard Rd
Marion, IL
Lasting Treasures Log Homes Representing the Hiawatha Product Li
(217) 648-5357
2319 2350th St
Mc Lean, IL
Heartbilt Log Homes
(309) 289-4733
1698 Knox Highway 12
Dahinda, IL
Home In Hearth Log Homes
(815) 239-1832
7525 Goeke Rd
Pecatonica, 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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Scalf Construction Co.

(309) 647-2085
452 S. Avenue A.
Canton, IL

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