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There are few log cabins that date from the 18th century still standing in the US.

Using traditional methods to build a log cabin can take a lot longer than using a log cabin kit. However, the level of satisfaction gained will be a major compensation.

Log cabins are small hand-worked rustic houses. It is often called as the first generation home building that is somewhat impermanent, well-built and efficient.

Logs used for building a cabin can not be picked on a random basis. They need to be selected carefully as logs with only a few knots are preferred, as such logs can be smoothed easily with a bit of whittling.

Other people prefer to have a log cabin in their garden to act as an extension to the home and converted into an office, gym, art room or playroom, etc.

Building your own log cabin is definitely the more money efficient way to go.

Log cabins have stood the test of time and they can still be found all over North America and the world.

A log cabin as a second home can be bought used, brand new, or built as a DIY project, and there are log cabin companies that specialize in each of these areas.

It is believed that log cabins began to be constructed initially in the northern part of Europe, around 3500 BC.

Two common styles of log cabins, classified on the basis of the style of their roofs, are the purlin style and the gable style.

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