How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows : Complete Manual of Constructing, Decorating, and Furnishing Homes for Recreation or Profit

Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unit?the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin, understandably, was a necessity. Even in today's modern and complex world, many people still reside in cabins built to withstand permanent housing. In addition, cabins that serve as hunting and fishing lodges, summer cottages, and bungalows are seen as recreational luxuries. Cabins are healthy investments?when built correctly and cared for continuously, tha.;Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright; Introduction; Table of Contents; I. The Cabin Movement; II. Where And Wherewith to Buil; III. Foundations; IV. Log Cabin Material; V. Log Cabin Walls; VI. Log Cabin Floors and Roofs; VII. Log Cabin Porches and Interior Details; VII. Modern Log Cabins; IX. Other Types of Cabins; X. Doors, Windows, and Shutters; XI. Building Fireplaces and Chimneys; XII. A Few Furnishing Ideas; XIII. Modern Conveniences; XIV. Beautifying the Cabin; XV. Longer Life for Your Cabin; XVI. Hunting and Fishing Lodges; XVII. Profit-Making Tourist Homes. Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unit—the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin, understandably, was a necessity. Even in today's modern and complex world, many people still reside in cabins built to withstand permanent housing. In addition, cabins that serve as hunting and fishing lodges, summer cottages, and bungalows are seen as recreational luxuries. Cabins are healthy investments—when built correctly and cared for continuously, that is. Originally published in 1934, How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows is both a historical and practical text that offers step-by-step instructions on how to build these structures and their various components: doors, windows, shutters, fireplaces, chimneys, porches, and more. In addition to shedding light on how cabins, lodges, bungalows—and even wayside stands and tourist homes—are built, the editors of Popular Science Monthly also included ideas for furnishing and decorating the finished homes and lodges, along with suggested lands on which to build them and tips on how to finance them. Cover Page Title Page Copyright Introduction Table of Contents I. The Cabin Movement II. Where And Wherewith to Buil III. Foundations IV. Log Cabin Material V. Log Cabin Walls VI. Log Cabin Floors and Roofs VII. Log Cabin Porches and Interior Details VII. Modern Log Cabins IX. Other Types of Cabins X. Doors, Windows, and Shutters XI. Building Fireplaces and Chimneys XII. A Few Furnishing Ideas XIII. Modern Conveniences XIV. Beautifying the Cabin XV. Longer Life for Your Cabin XVI. Hunting and Fishing Lodges XVII. Profit-Making Tourist Homes. XVIII. Wayside Stands and Other ThingsXIX. Inside Cabins XX. Summer Homes in National Forests XXI. Specifications and Estimates Index.