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Your Cabin in the Woods (Classic Outdoors)

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For dreamers of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors, Your Cabin in the Woods is a classic work that not only makes this a reality, but also imparts a deeper appreciation of nature and homebuilding. Author Conrad E. Meinecke has been writing about living the simply life in the wilderness for over 70 years with Your Cabin in the Woods and Cabin Craft and Outdoor Living. For the first time, these books are combined into a deluxe two-color vintage package. In prose both practical and inspirational, Meinecke details how to turn your cabin dream into a reality, such as choosing land, using tools, and the basics of construction. He provides hand-drawn floor plans for a variety of cabins, from a simple two-room to a more complex long house; the best way to build fireplaces, both indoors and out; and instructions for basic furniture, lighting, and other touches that make a cabin feel like home. Throughout are Meinecke's thoughts on ways to enjoy your new-found space, from hearty fireplace recipes to the types of wood for a perfect fire and the beauty found in birdsong. Instructional as it may be, the book's enduring appeal owes in large part to its warmly engaging tone and firm belief in the restorative power of nature and the satisfaction of hard work. He writes, "Take full enjoyment in the building. Take time out to rest. Most city folks seem always to rush things through. Why? Lay off until tomorrow. Take an afternoon nap. Stop the clock for the weekend. Get off to an early start in the cool of tomorrow morning. You may be crowded in your work in town, but this should be your rest cure, your recreating." Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Dog & Leventhal; Illustrated edition (September 6, 2016)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316395501


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 02


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.92 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.25 x 11.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #162,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18 in Architectural Materials #130 in Residential Architecture #240 in Home Design & Construction (Books)


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  • Great Information
This is a great book for information on how and what to build in your circumstance. I love the graphics and all the little details that you will need, and often overlook when planning or undertaking a project like this. We got this edition for a small lodge that we want to build on the far side of our farm and use it for that getaway when the electronic life gets a little too much, and a place to really enjoy nature on her terms. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024 by Lori A.

  • Great book: concepts, history and cabin lessons
This book is from another time. And as you read you will be transformed to that time. Then you realize that the world he speaks of is attainable. So you get energized and excited to try and accomplish a cabin of your own. Pros: this book has the cabin essence that is missing in today's life. read it and you'll slow way down. you might even begin to realize how far you've been removed from truly enjoying life. this book has floor plans, sketches and cabin ideas. it also has cabin related tasks: cooking, building furniture, building a fireplace, etc. Cons: for some this book might feel like fiction. the prices of materials are very low. Ideas in the book may not match building codes of today. All in all this book is charming, refreshing and great to have around. It is like having a real piece of cabin history, with a guidance on how to live even now. It is set in a time we don't visit anymore...things were slower, God was mentioned in casual conversation and prices were less. It is less about structure and more about the cabin spirit. This man is a real man...he can make a fire, cook a meal and return to the dining table clean and in great spirits. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013 by Cabin Builder

  • Any day now....
When the going gets tough in day-to-day living, Your Cabin in the Woods is my favorite escape literature. In very general terms, Conrad Meinecke can show you how to build your own cabin in the woods, but maybe the most important thing about the book is its buoyant optimism and can-do spirit. A saw, a hammer, a few nails and some canvas and you'll be well on your way independent living in a natural setting. The book's frequent illustrations are filled with smiling guys with pipes in long-sleeved plaid shirts and ties. The shirtsleeves are rolled and the guy is building a fire in his newly constructed fireplace while an Irish Setter romps in the background and the wife and kids prepare food. This book has it all! The breezy effortlessness and style with which Meinecke accomplishes all of this in words and pictures makes H.D. Thoreau look like a preachy, solitary drudge. If you sometimes think of chucking it all and moving back to nature, this is the book for you. I've had this book for years and I keep it handy at all times. Heck, who knows? I might even build a cabin some day. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2006 by Dale

  • Great voice.
So charming. Great voice.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016 by Scarlett

  • Great book
Even if you just came back from the woods this book would make you want to return very soon. It is a great look at not only how to build a cabin but how to enjoy it. It gives simple instructions on how to build stable buildings and how to really enjoy your time while doing it. It is a good philosophy to live by as well. It talked about why the early settlers of the west enjoyed their time so much and risked so much to obtain it. I read the whole book in two sittings and loved it. I often had to put it down because the thoughts it puts into your mind make you lose track very easily of the book, which I think every book should do. It was a great book and I recomend it to anyone who has any kind of slight inclination to be in the out of doors, even if just for a picnic. And I recommend it even more to those who want to build a cabin in the woods. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2010 by cmmorty

  • A substantial book on multiple levels...
Usually when I purchase a hard cover, I expect a certain "coat pocket" size. This book is big! It's designed to look comfortably "worn-in" as if it's been read and shared for a few decades--a feature appropriate to the content. For people in urban areas who dream of a little getaway somewhere, this book will be very helpful. It's unlikely I'll build my own cabin and all of the furniture in it by myself. But if I am fortunate enough to care for a cabin for a period of time, it will not compete against nature. It will honor the space it is in and the living things surrounding it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2018 by Dave D.

  • Love this book!
I love this book and the contents. Nice to have a book that doesn't hold back on faith, God and interesting crafting old style.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023 by Catherine Livingston

  • A design for living
I picked up an original copy of Your Cabin In The Woods many years ago and read it thoroughly over the course of about six months. In the following years of marriage (and divorce)(twice)raising a family and moving accross the country I lost track of this book and have no idea where it went. After surviving a serious illness I moved back to the Maine woods where I decided I would make the most of my time on the planet. After a futile search for the lost copy I found the book on Amazon and ordered one for myself. After reading it again I decided it would be an appropriate gift for my two grown daughters as a guide to survival in a world gone mad. "Meinecke offers practical, affordable and sane advice on how to make our own little heaven, our own Cabin in The Woods. Everyone I have shown my copy has ordered one , or more, for themselves or their loved ones. I may have to buy more as gifts for my friends who share my spiritual journey. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2010 by John Stevens

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