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 ...

The move put us in a small fraternity of 21st-century families who live in an antique log cabin full-time. Many Americans ...

Learn how to build a cabin in the wilderness by watching the wind and light rotate through the property and following a cabin build from conception to completion. Long before I used string on stakes ...

Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes. In 2013, I was living in a large city, but I felt it was time to ...

Living in a log cabin can help you escape the rush of city living, but it's a huge adjustment. If you are interested in ...

Starting a fire can seem like a daunting task, but this tried-and-true method is nearly foolproof - for beginners and seasoned outdoors people alike.

I am interested in this genre and just neglected to get my hands on the book until recently. Whether it’s building a cabin or finding shelter in a bus, one story isn’t necessarily better than the ...