log cabin kit

Build Your Own Cabin With A Log Cabin Kit

log cabin kit
A log cabin kit is a great idea for those who want to build their own log cabin.

Renting a cabin is a great way to spend your vacation, but how would you like to have your own private cabin?

The natural beauty and comfort of a log home or cabin is something you just won't find in a conventional home. This comfort and serenity of the country lifestyle is the desire for many to pursue building their own cabin.

That can be a reality with a log cabin kit that you can build yourself, provided you have the necessary skills, or hire a builder to complete.

Companies that specialize in do it yourself cabin kits usually take between 45 to 60 days from order to get your cabin materials to your location.

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Then the construction begins...

When you purchase a log cabin kit you need to know what you are getting. Many times what looks like a really great price from the manufacturer is because you are only buying the cabin shell, not an entire package.

An entire log cabin kit package can cost as much or more than a conventional home.

I'm Thinking About Building A Log Cabin, What Do I Do Now?

You are now in the planning stage and there are lots of log cabin kit manufacturers. Go to Google or Yahoo and search under several different terms for topics related to cabin kits. You will want to do lots of research and get pricing and specs from several different companies because prices can vary widely depending on many factors.

You can also have a look at log home floor plans to get an idea of how you would like your cabin laid out.

Below area few books that will help you get started in planning and building your own log cabin with a log cabin kit.

These books below are good resources to start with:

the log home plan book
The Log Home Plan Book
log construction manual
Log Construction Manual
inside log homes
Inside Log Homes
log cabin classics
Log Cabin Classics
the rustic cabin
The Rustic Cabin


Would you like to own your own cabin already built?

If you would, you can search eBay in Tennessee or any state for your perfect vacation home that you can call your very own!


Don't forget the most fun part about building a log cabin...you get to furnish it when you're done building it!

There is a wonderful company out of Tulsa and Waukomis Oklahoma that specializes in log cabin decor that has everything you could possibly need to decorate your log cabin, lodge or home.

Whether you need bedding, lighting, dishes, accessories for the kitchen, bath, or bedrooms, or whether you need, accessories for the garden or even gift ideas Black Forest Decor has what you need.

See below for just a small sampling of the vast array of log cabin decor available at Black Forest Decor or visit their web site at www.blackforestdecor.com.

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