Ever wanted a cabin or little cottage in the woods but don't know where to start? With <em>Log Cabins</em>, author William S. Wicks offers clear, practical instructions on how to build your own log cabin-and furnish it, too-while harmonizing the structure's interior and exterior with the surrounding environment. Topics include:<br /><br />. Location scouting and preparation<br />. Foundations, tools, and materials<br />. Roofs and shingles<br />. Floors, ceilings, and partitions<br />. Chimneys and fireplaces<br />. Screens, windows, and shutters<br />. Doors and stairs<br />. And more!<br /><br />With line drawings of lean-tos, Adirondack cabins, simple log structures, furniture, and more, this handy how-to manual provides easy-to-understand and must-know information to make your cabin dream a reality.