subject: How To Build Log Cabins To Save Money [print this page] When looking for a cozy and inviting traditional cabin, you have no choice but to put a lot of effort in creating cabin plans or, alternatively, having a plan made. The most common cabins are log cabins and just thinking about building one is probably already daunting, and even more so if building on a budget.
In this age and time of advanced technology, a lot of things have become much easier and simpler to accomplish and that includes building a dream log cabin home. The internet offers a number of cabin plans that would greatly help when making your own cabin. Let us consider cabin plans that can help save hard earned cash.
The initial aim is to make a design for your dream cabin. And in carefully managing the design itself, you can ensure your budget is reduced.
A very simple example of this is to have the traditional rectangle footprint and only the number of windows you really need. This means fewer rafters will be required and a less elaborate roof construction. Such considerations do not need to be at the expense of simple yet elegant design.
Another tip is to construct your dream cabin yourself. You may already have considered this possibility if you are a very handy person yourself, but may have hesitations because of the complexity of building it on your own. Do not despair, by searching online, you will find great cabin plans with easy to follow step by step instructions. Making the cabin yourself will be easier on your pocket. Just ensure you start out the right way by carefully laying out the plans first or you may risk additional expenditure due to lack of preparation in the early stages.
To add even more savings you may consider taking on the contracting job yourself. By being your very own contractor, you experience all aspects of your cabin building and not just in the creation of the cabin plans. You will need to secure permits, deal with subcontractors and suppliers directly and of course select and order your own materials. However, by doing your own contracting you can save as much as 15% on professional fees. Naturally, this comes at a price of its own, as at the top of the list will be headaches and stresses in dealing with all these people on a constant basis!
The amount of money you can save when you build your own cabin could be a lot and you can use this for other essential items you need to make your dream cabin.
