How to Build a Small Cabin Whitewater WI

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

Roger Simota Country Homes
(608) 534-6414
N12365 Hunter Ln
Trempealeau, WI
River City Log Homes
(608) 254-4544
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Dressy Log Furniture Inc
(715) 865-5647
W170 Highway 70
Stone Lake, WI
Clark Dale
(608) 832-4434
8467 Arbor Trace Dr
Verona, WI
Timber Wolf Log Homes
(715) 748-5855
W7306 Perkinstown Ave
Medford, WI
Mountain Log Home Co
(715) 276-3003
13006 State Highway 32 64
Mountain, WI
Druckrey Steven A
(920) 826-5725
2251 Creekview Dr
Abrams, WI
Udelhofen Sawmill & Log Homes
(608) 725-5590
6260 Brewery Hollow Rd
Cassville, WI
White Eagle North Log & Timber Framed Structures
(715) 263-2421
74 75th St
Clear Lake, WI
Stone Hill Sawmilling
(608) 296-3261
N9006 4th Rd
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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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Willow Creek Homes, Inc.

(920)206-1313
808 E. Main Street
Watertown, WI

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