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~ (Author), (Author) "It is very impressive to hear stories of backwoodsmen who can build a cabin in the woods in three or four days using only an..." (more)
Key Phrases: Basic Building Techniques, Garden Retreats, Primitive Native Shelters (more...)
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This is a delightful book that promises to deliver loads of fantasy and fun for anyone in need of a rustic place to rest, relax, and retreat from the speed and stress of modern living. The Stiles provide more than 20 step-by-step plans for low-cost outdoor buildings, among them a grape arbor, a hillside hut, a water gazebo (floating!), a log cabin, tree houses, a wigwam, a garden pavilion, a yurt, and a river raft. A bit of individual creativity can make any of the plans described and diagrammed into unique personal statements or fantasies. Many of the plans are so simple they can be built in a few hours or in less than a day, and most do not require high levels of carpentry or building skills (though all will be useful as "learning projects" for the uninitiated). If you built forts as a kid--or wanted to--here's your chance to play at it again as an adult! --Mark A. Hetts


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The Stileses, authors of a number of do-it-yourself books such as Jeanie's Kids' Furniture You Can Build (LJ 12/96) and David's Sheds (LJ 4/93), have created a unique build-it-yourself book based on the concept that "today, more than ever, we need to have a way of escaping from our high-powered electronic civilization with its hectic pace." They start with the very basic task of tool selection, and supply directions to build a tool-box for storage. They also cover primitive door locks, roof thatching, window design, ropes, and knots. Within the pages of this book are directions on building garden retreats, basic lean-tos, primitive native huts, log cabins, among other things. A delightful treat for the imagination and also a very practical building guide. Highly recommended (no Boy Scout should be without it!).?Sandra Knowles, Sch. of Medicine Lib., Columbia, SC
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 7, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580170358
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580170352
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It is very impressive to hear stories of backwoodsmen who can build a cabin in the woods in three or four days using only an ax and a sharp penknife; however, most of us do not possess the skills necessary to accomplish such feats. Read the first page
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect builders' guide, April 25, 2000
By Donald J. Berg (Rockville Centre, NY USA) - See all my reviews
  
Straightforward instructions and beautiful, informative drawings will help you build dozens of great back-country shelters. Designs include sheds, arbors, lean-tos, huts, cabins, tree houses and even a design for a floating cabin.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars creative ideas, not for children, January 23, 2003
These are true rustic retreats for adults. Just know this is not for children's tree houses or play houses. These are very rustic retreats, such as a lean-to to use as a nature retreat, or for the shack-like building the size of a garden shed for sleeping in as a weekend getaway,(sans electricity or toilets).

The one I loved the most was a rustic arbor for grapevines that was basically 4 poles with a semi-roof--for the vines to grow up and over the top to form a roof. The idea of sitting under it with a table and relaxing outdoors was quite tempting. However, where I would get the rustic tree trunks to make this is beyond me (but it looked wonderful).

There are no photographs. This is not a glitzy-beautiful tempting type of book. It is about the nuts and bolts of really building one of these structures. I suggest browsing this book first to see if there is a structure you are interested in.

The plans are quite detailed and seem more than adequate to use as building plans.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rustic Retreats, February 23, 2000
By A couple (Everett, Washington) - See all my reviews
We have enjoyed all the Stileses garden house/project books and consulted "Sheds" when we were planning our own shed. We especially appreciated the step by step instructions and clear drawings. We were still deliberating over plans when we saw "Rustic Retreats" in a book club ad and we ran all over greater Seattle looking for it. We must have bought the first copy in Washington. We proceeded to build the cover garden house in the fall of '98, finishing the shingles this summer. It was originally intended to be a storage shed but was so wonderful that we added chairs and a bed. It was our first building project and what a treat!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not for armchair builders
I liked this book alot. Contains simple and practical ideas. But I would say it is best for someone who is ready to get off their duff and build something, anything. Read more
Published 17 months ago by John E. Akiki

5.0 out of 5 stars I can build that!
I'm glad there are no photos in this book. Get an imagination! The drawings are fun and lively. They also give important aspects of the project that a photo rarely illustrates... Read more
Published on August 30, 2006 by Corey Reynolds

3.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas No Photos except Cover
I don't get why you put a beautiful photo on the cover of your book and all 2nd rate hand drawn pictues inside. It's deceptive! Won't help you with Country Home ideas. Read more
Published on January 24, 2002 by Walsh

5.0 out of 5 stars Unlimitless Imagination!
For anyone with space enough, but without the money to build on it, this book has so many answers. It has line drawings on almost every page and is pure delight to read and dream... Read more
Published on June 12, 2000 by Pauline James

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - But no inspiring Photos within
This is a good book overall and goes into enough detail. The drawing are all hand drawn and there are ZERO photo's of the different projects. Read more
Published on April 25, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Not only interesting to read, but the drawings make the projects easy to follow while keeping the writing clear and concise without any extraneous information. Read more
Published on December 1, 1999 by Vincent Pernice

5.0 out of 5 stars the one book to inspire you
the drawings in this text are very detailed yet artful. the prose is kept simple without much extra unnecessary information. Read more
Published on October 27, 1999 by Georg Nadorff

5.0 out of 5 stars We built a weekend retreat with a minimal budget!
We used this book as a guide and built ourselves a terrific weekend getaway. We would recommend it to almost anyone who had an interest in building and who wanted an... Read more
Published on October 20, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear and helpful
Perfect for my husband and I to build together. We really enjoyed building projects out of this book, I have no carpentry experience prior to this book, and my husband limited,... Read more
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