At the age of 81, Charles “Mac” McRaven still can swing a goosewing broadax with the authority of a young Abe Lincoln. Through the decades, the Albemarle County author and master craftsman has built ...

Designing a practical and usable log cabin isn’t easy. The planning stage of a log cabin build is the single most important stage. Spend enough time on this stage and your build will be successful.

Off-grid cabins offer more than just rustic charm. Building with locally sourced materials reduces costs, while embracing ...

Directions for How to Build a Cabin: 1. Designate a level 12×20-foot building site and position a cinder block at the four corners for this DIY cabin. Place two additional blocks an equal distance ...

Hear how Colette Kenny of Half-Acre Homestead moved from the city and learned how to build a cabin house suited for eco-friendly self-sufficient homesteading. In this episode of Mother Earth News and ...

This pretzel log cabin is a fun, no-bake alternative to gingerbread houses and a great Christmas craft to make with your kids. Not only is it fun to make and eat, but it also makes an impressive ...