Learn how to build a log cabin from trees on a budget using local materials, traditional hand tools, and hard work while embracing the land. Living in a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods is part ...

Ever want to build yourself a nice cabin in the woods? Outdoorsman Shawn James can help you out. Using basic tools and the power of his own body, James managed to build a rustic, off-the-grid log ...

In this episode of our log cabin project, we focus on essential tasks for our construction journey. We install a compost ...

In the previous entry, we discussed debarking spuds and drawknives. We’re going to continue discussing other ways to prepare your logs for the next step in log cabin building. This time we’re going to ...

Building a backyard shed is a way to add an extra room for hobbies or increase a property’s storage capacity for tools, seasonal items, or gardening supplies—especially when there’s no garage. Sheds ...

In this episode, we return to our off-grid log cabin after a couple of weeks for the holidays. We focus on building our bathroom wall and showcase a DIY bathtub made from an old fiberglass beverage ...