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.
Small spaces call for smart storage solutions–especially at the cabin.
Thinking beyond a cabin as a single structure. Enter the cabin design concept of linkages.
Buying a cabin retreat on leased land.
Throwback to vintage style for your cabin.
Use this guide to craft the perfect cabin plan for your family, from a sketched-out start to the final footprint.
Getting the most from an off-grid retreat.
Need some suggestions for heating your cabin when it gets cold? Here are some tips for choosing the right small cabin heaters f...
Nostalgic for the historic Great Camps? These tips and finds will add instant Adirondack style to your cabin!
Heating and cooling news for your seasonal home.
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 ...
Cabin neighbors band together for a modern-day barn raising.
7 ideas for the perfect do-it-all space: the cabin mudroom.
Cabins come in many shapes and sizes. Use this guide to find the look and construction type that’s right for you:
Design inspiration for great cabin bedrooms.
Learn more about this stunning little retreat in Montana.
