Some log home small cabin plans

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I'm including some small-cabin-plans and information about log cabins because they are very popular here in the west. There are many log cabin kits that make construction easy. It sure didn't used to be that way.
Back in the old west, they had to work really hard to build even a small cabin. I know how hard they worked because I've built one by hand. I'll never do it that way again! It was great experience though.

Log Cabin Build

Here's my grandpa's cabin in Montana many years ago. I can't tell if that's my grandpa or my grandma in the picture. Back then everyone was all tough as nails so they pretty much looked alike.


sawing cabin logs


I made my first cabin with a saw and an ax. It's a primitive way of doing things these days. Logs are now run through planers and shaped uniformly.

The logs need to be fairly dry or they will warp and twist once they're installed.

building a log home


Most log homes are cut and assembled at the manufacturing site to make sure everything fits together perfectly. Then they are dismantled and hauled to the building site where they are permanently put together.

log walls


There are many different options of appearance for both interior and exterior designs according to your taste.

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Readers' Questions

  • Haben
    Do it yourself a frame cabin plans?
    1 year ago
  • One example of "do it yourself" A-frame cabin plans can be found in the book Small Wood Buildings: Over 20 Easy-to-Build Projects by Richard Freudenberger. This book contains diagrams, materials and tools list, and detailed instructions for building a 288-square-foot A-frame cabin. It also includes information on reinforcing the foundation and roof, installing windows and doors, and completing interior detailing.
    • FURUTA ADONAY
      How to make a small log cabin?
      1 year ago
      1. Gather your materials: You’ll need logs, wood for the roof, nails, and a saw to cut the wood.
      2. Cut the logs: Each log will be the same height, usually 10-12 feet. Cut them to the same length.
      3. Assemble the base: Place the logs on their side and interlock them together to form the base of the cabin.
      4. Add walls: Once the base is complete, stack the logs on top to create walls. Use nails and wood strips to keep the walls firmly in place.
      5. Make a door frame: Cut a large opening in the wall for the door. Attach a frame around the opening, then attach the door.
      6. Put up the roof: Use beams and rafters to create the roof frame, then attach the wooden boards.
      7. Seal the cabin: Use tar paper, caulk, and sealant to create an airtight seal around the logs and roof.
      8. Add windows and a chimney: Cut out openings for windows, and attach a chimney for ventilation.
      9. Finish your cabin: Paint the interior and exterior walls and add furniture to make your cabin a cozy home.
      • luam
        How to build a primitive log cabin?
        1 year ago
        1. Find a location. Choose a spot that is dry, sheltered and close to a water source.
        2. Find the right trees. Look for straight, tall, mature trees with minimal branches near the base.
        3. Cut and shape logs. Cut the logs to the desired length and shape them with an ax or adze.
        4. Construct the walls. Begin by laying down two rows of logs to form the foundation of the walls. Continue to stack logs on top of one another, lapping them to form the walls.
        5. Construct the roof. Start by making the roof frame from logs and rafters. Then cover it with branches, bark, and leaves to form a protective layer.
        6. Put in the windows and door. Cut openings in the walls for windows and the door. Use a piece of bark, hides or shutters to cover the openings.
        7. Make a fire pit. Dig a shallow pit and line it with stones.
        8. Make the furniture. Make yourself a bench, table and bed using logs, bark and animal skins.
        9. Make tools. Use sticks and stones to make tools like an axe or shovel.
        10. Add decorations. Hang some beads or feathers around the cabin for decoration.
        • leonardo black
          How to build small cabin?
          1 year ago
          1. Choose a location: Consider things like access to utilities, terrain, and climate when selecting a spot for your small cabin.
          2. Collect materials: Make a list of the materials you need to build your cabin and source them from a building supply store, or scavenge them from nature.
          3. Design a floor plan: Creating a floor plan that best fits your needs will ensure you make the most of the space in your cabin.
          4. Layout a foundation: Pouring a foundation is the best option for a durable and long-lasting small cabin.
          5. Frame the walls: Using studs, plywood, and other materials, create the walls of your cabin.
          6. Install windows and doors: Place windows and doors that fit with the design and style of your cabin.
          7. Put on the finishing touches: Install insulation, drywall, siding, trim, and any other finishing touches you wish.
          8. Install electricity and plumbing: Depending on where you built your cabin, you may need to contact an electrician and plumber to get everything installed properly.
          9. Design the interior: Furnish and decorate your cabin to make it feel like a home.