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1949 how-to build cabins lodges bungalows floor plans
HOW TO BUILD CABINS, LODGES, & BUNGALOWS
COMPLETE MANUAL OF CONSTRUCTING, DECORATING, AND FURNISHING HOMES FOR RECREATION OR PROFIT
Editorial Staff of Popular Science Monthly
BOOK DESCRIPTION...We are pleased to offer this vintage volume titled How to Build Cabins, Lodges & Bungalows. This is the indispensable book for everyone who has ever dreamed of building his own place in the country. For here in one volume is a gold mine of ideas that you can handle by yourself without professional help - and for a fraction of the usual cost.
Over 250 pages of simple instructions plus 200 diagrams, plans and illustrations take you every step of the way from the initial selection of the site to the cutting of a window.
Everything is explained so clearly that anyone at all can turn out a magnificent bungalow in record time. Just choose the house you would like to own from the scores of cabins, lodges, tourist homes, wayside stands and bungalows shown in this book. Then follow the simple outline to learn how to lay a foundation, build and calk walls, lay floor boards and shingle roofs. You'll discover step-by-step instructions for building porches and garages, constructing fireplaces and chimneys and even installing plumbing and lighting.
* WHERE AND WHEREWITH TO BUILD
* LOG CABIN FLOORS and ROOFS
* LOG CABIN PORCHES and INTERIOR DETAILS
* DOORS, WINDOWS, and SHUTTERS
* BUILDING FIREPLACES and CHIMNEYS
* LONGER LIFE FOR YOUR CABIN
* HUNTING and FISHING LODGES
* PROFIT-MAKING TOURIST HOMES
* WAYSIDE STANDS and OTHER THINGS
* SUMMER HOMES IN NATIONAL FORESTS
* SPECIFICATIONS and ESTIMATES
SELLER'S COMMENTS...A nice vintage CABIN CONSTRUCTION collectible...this is a good solid printing of this classic work!
BOOK CONDITION...Original red cloth boards with black title lettering on front cover and spine. Light external wear to covers with small stain at top right corner. All pages present and binding tight in good shape with slight age toning. Overall Condition rated as GOOD PLUS!
PUBLISHER DETAILS...1949 Edition published by Popular Science Publishing Company. Illustrated with numerous drawings and diagrams. Book size is 5.5 x 8.0 inches and contains 251 pages.
A fantastic addition to your collection - SEE SCANS BELOW!
