Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
(Paperback)
Available Formats
Publishing Details
Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
By (Author) William S. Wicks
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
3rd March 2015
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
690.837
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 13mm
215g
Description
Ever wanted a cabin or little cottage in the woods but dont know where to start With Log Cabins, author William S. Wicks offers clear, practical instructions on how to build your own log cabinand furnish it, toowhile harmonizing the structures interior and exterior with the surrounding environment. Topics include:
Location scouting and preparation
Foundations, tools, and materials
Roofs and shingles
Floors, ceilings, and partitions
Chimneys and fireplaces
Screens, windows, and shutters
Doors and stairs
And more!
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.
Author Bio
William S. Wicks is the author of the manual Log Cabins and Cottages: How to Build and Furnish Them. Wicks served as Buffalo parks commissioner from 1897 to 1900. He was a life member of the Historical Society and the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy as well as a fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Wicks retired from the Green & Wicks architectural firm in 1917 and passed away two years later.
