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Plan, Design and Build Your Cabin

Are you dreaming of building the perfect cabin, but not sure where to start? From finding the perfect land to your cabin retreat, to the cabin construction process—we have you covered. Cabin Life offers expert advice on building your own cabin from the ground-up or finding a respectable log home company to do the heavy lifting for you.

Plus, we cover how to plan a cabin budget and save money with energy-saving tips so you are stress-free while enjoying your favorite place on earth.

And once you've built the home of your dreams, you'll need to get designing and decorating so you make the space your own. Let us give you the cabin inspiration you need to love your cabin well into retirement.

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Designing the Perfect Cabin Closet
Small spaces call for smart storage solutions–especially at the cabin.
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Cabin Design: Linkages
Thinking beyond a cabin as a single structure. Enter the cabin design concept of linkages.
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Cost-Effective Cabin Ownership
Buying a cabin retreat on leased land.
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Vintage Style at the Cabin
Throwback to vintage style for your cabin.
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How to Design Your Dream Cabin Floor Plan
Use this guide to craft the perfect cabin plan for your family, from a sketched-out start to the final footprint.
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A Grounded, Off-Grid Cabin
Getting the most from an off-grid retreat.
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Cabin Dreaming
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Cabinology 101: Carpenter Design Logic
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Small Cabin Heaters: What Are Your Options?
Need some suggestions for heating your cabin when it gets cold? Here are some tips for choosing the right small cabin heaters for your lifestyle.
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Heating and Cooling Your Cabin
Heating and cooling news for your seasonal home.
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Tips for a More Energy-Efficient Cabin
You don’t have to be building from the ground up to make your retreat more energy efficient. Steal a few tips from this energy ef…
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Blitz Build for a Good Cause
Cabin neighbors band together for a modern-day barn raising.
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The Efficient Cabin
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The Dirt on Cabin Mudrooms
7 ideas for the perfect do-it-all space: the cabin mudroom.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Cabins
Cabins come in many shapes and sizes. Use this guide to find the look and construction type that’s right for you:
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Rustic and Restful Cabin Bedroom Design Ideas
Design inspiration for great cabin bedrooms.
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Big Sky, Little Cabin
Learn more about this stunning little retreat in Montana.
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2016 Cabin Renovation Showcase
Give your cabin or cottage the cabin renovation and makeover it deserves.
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Small Cabin Escape: Frank Lloyd Wright
At Wisconsin’s Mirror Lake Park, spend a day or two living in a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, one of the last buildings designe…
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A Waterfront Cabin in Wisconsin
A waterfront cabin celebrates a grandfather’s legacy.
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The Best Design Tips for Cabin Kitchens and Bathrooms
Follow these tips to design a lovely kitchen or bathroom for your cabin.
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Lakeside Living: A Retirement Cabin in Idaho
A retirement cabin dream come true.
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Delineating Space in an Open Floor Plan
While uninterrupted layouts have their benefits, you may need to do a lot of thinking about how to delineate each of the areas within these open spaces.
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Designing Your Cabin's Floor Plan
How to design a floor plan for your cabin that fits your needs & lifestyle.
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A Barnwood Beauty on the Lake
One family builds their dream lake cabin with wood from an 1880s barn.
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Storing Your Cabin's Gear for the Water
Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse o…
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Living in the Fresh Air: Porches, Decks & Patios
Tips for designing outdoor living spaces, like porches, decks & porches.
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Where to Place Cabin Windows
What to consider when designing your cabin layout.

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