Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
Wicks, William S.
ISBN 10: 1616081848 ISBN 13: 9781616081843
Published by Skyhorse Publishing, 2011
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Synopsis:
Ever wanted a cabin or little cottage in the woods but don’t know where to start? With Log Cabins, 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:
• 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.
About the Author: 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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket