There are a few different methods that can be used when framing a structure. For the climate cabin frame, our master carpenter, Mike Shellman, chose to go with a basic wood construction. It’s a common ...

In this video, I complete a full bushcraft cabin project built entirely alone in the woods, combining stone, wood, and traditional techniques. The cabin is constructed on a solid stone base, with ...

Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes. In 2013, I was living in a large city, but I felt it was time to ...

Dear Stefan: You shouldn’t have any problem finding a reasonably priced builder for this type of project. Most would consider it to be a fun project and a welcome change from typical house ...

Snow loads, –30 °C nights, and humid summer heatwaves test any cabin. A prefab kit that thrives in those extremes starts with a super-tight shell: thick wall assemblies, continuous insulation, and ...