How to Build a Small Cabin Staunton VA

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

Ramsay & Son Builders, Inc.
540-337-1527 cell 814-282-3026
1632 Christians Creek Road
Staunton, VA
Blue Ridge Log Homes
(540) 337-0482
Greenville, VA
Old-Timer Log Homes
(540) 636-1482
Front Royal, VA
Cressman Log Homes
(540) 576-1597
Union Hall, VA
Floyd Log Homes
(804) 758-9507
Saluda, VA
Southland Log Homes Inc
(540) 268-9700
7623 Roanoke Rd
Shawsville, VA
Kuhns Bros Log Homes
(540) 967-3668
Louisa, VA
Lodge Logs
(804) 779-3636
Mechanicsville, VA
Southland Log Homes Inc
(540) 268-1600
8920 Roanoke Rd
Elliston, VA
Excalibur Log Homes
(757) 258-8668
202 Skimino Landing Dr
Williamsburg, VA

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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

Ramsay & Son Builders, Inc.

540-337-1527 cell 814-282-3026
1632 Christians Creek Road
Staunton, VA

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