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Compact Cabins: Simple Living In 1000 Square Feet Or Less (2010)

by Gerald Rowan(Favorite Author)

3.83 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1603424628 (ISBN13: 9781603424622)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Storey Publishing, LLC

review 1: It's a 5 star, a ranking I am stingy with, giving it to less than 10% of the books I read. Here is why: it is a simple book that makes good on its promise to deliver 62 plans for simple compact cabins of 1000 sq.feet or less. But it is more than a book of elevations and floor plans. It walks you through design considerations, the idea of building your cabin modularly - either onsite or off site in modules you can trailer in. It talks about materials, where to save and where to spend. The pros and cons of doing it yourself are discussed, along with the idea of doing some of it yourself. It offers off the grid options for many cabins, explaining some of the best ways to achieve this. Finally, it helps you to get the most out of every square inch of your cabin, while suggest... moreing ways to make it feel bigger. Whether you are thinking of building a weekend getaway, a summer cottage, or a place to retire and live the simple life, this book is an excellent resource and one that should be on your bookshelf.
review 2: If Plan A is to buy an island, Plan B is to build a small off-the-grid cabin. (And Plan A may involve Plan B.) Fun read with several excellent ideas about living in a small space, and lots of tips on off-the-grid stuff. Although this book has lots of ideas, it's not deep on details. Once you have your idea, you're going to have to spend some effort working with an architect and other professionals to turn your idea into reality. less

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