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10%OFFDavid Stiles - Cabins - 9781552093733 - V9781552093733
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Cabins

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Description for Cabins Paperback. Everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process, from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits your lifestyle and budget. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16pp colour photographs, 100 b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: WKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 664.
This book shows everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits their lifestyle and budget. Build them deep in the countryside, at the seaside...
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This book shows everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a structure that suits their lifestyle and budget. Build them deep in the countryside, at the seaside or in your own back garden - wherever you like! Classic construction methods are covered, and are clearly illustrated in photographs and drawings: log cabin; pole-built and stick-built cabin; post-and-beam; stone; cordwood; Pyramid; A-frame; DIY kits; Many designs and purposes are covered: Classic woodland log cabin; Writer's retreat; Guest quarters; Lakeside retreat; Japanese moon-gazing cabin; Boathouse; Beach Hut; Mediterranean bolthole; Perfect self-build projects for a holiday home or weekend retreat-within the skills of any DIY enthusiast & materials from your local B & Q.

Product Details

Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd Canada
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, Canada
ISBN
9781552093733
SKU
V9781552093733
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About David Stiles
David Stiles is a designer/builder who, together with his wife, Jeanie Stiles, has written articles for publications such as Better Homes and Gardens and the New York Times and authored 15 books, including Sheds and The Treehouse Book (which won the ALA Notable Children's Book Award). The Stiles divide their time between New York City and East Hampton, New York.

Reviews for Cabins
The Stiles ... show how to build a cabin that reflects the builder's lifestyle.
Library Journal
If you've ever thought of building a little retreat somewhere ... you will probably enjoy this book ... Cabins is geared to the modern homebuilder
homes have to meet modern building codes, after all
and examines...
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The Stiles ... show how to build a cabin that reflects the builder's lifestyle.
Library Journal
If you've ever thought of building a little retreat somewhere ... you will probably enjoy this book ... Cabins is geared to the modern homebuilder
homes have to meet modern building codes, after all
and examines a variety of building techniques.
New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal
You'll find not only the practical issues ... but also the inspiration to help select the cabin that is perfect.
Kandis Carper
Spokane Spokesman-Review
An invaluable resource ... step-by-step instructions starting with basic planning.
Stacie Gentile
Calgary Sun
The kind of book that stirs the imagination.
Lexington Herald-Leader
A primer for anyone with dreams of 'getting away from it all.'
Ted Hainworth
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams.
Log Homes Illustrated
With this study of the what, when, where, and how of cabin building, anyone's yearning for the last great place can be satiated.
Patrick A. Smith
ForeWord
[The book will] lead the clumsiest carpenter through the necessary steps to build a cozy getaway.
Annie Stoltie
Adirondack Life
You can do it!... For tips read Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat.
Rebecca Sawyer-Fay
Cottage Living

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