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Taking a look at log cabin kits reveals a nicely affordable and easy-to-assemble kit lodge or home that is at once attractive and rustic looking. For those who have always wanted some kind of log cabin but haven't had a great deal of money to get one, one of these kits can be a very elegant solution to that particular problem.

Almost all such cabin kits are easy to assemble and are very functional. In fact, many of these cabins can serve a wide variety of uses in addition to being a three or even four season home or lodge. Almost all of them are available in standard sizes -- which is the reason why they can be packaged into kits -- and just about every one can be added to.

What this means is that just about any standard-size cabin kit can be built up into an even larger size kit and in a wide variety of shapes. This includes classic 'L' or 'H' shapes as well as others, by the way. Many of these cabins are even four-season capable, meaning that they can be used all year round with the right accessories, though the walls are non-insulated.

Generally speaking, there's no sawing or drilling to be done when putting one of these kits together, as the panels all come ready to be assembled. This also includes the roof, which can also be put together and assembled along with the wall panels in a surprisingly short amount of time. Truly, these cabins can be simplicity itself to assemble.

Normally, these kits come with panels that are different on the outside and inside. For example, interior sides will usually be made of or covered over by knotty pine with exterior sides made up of a solid wooden panel that has been cut so that it looks like a series a round logs. It can be quite attractive when done that way, for a fact.

Perhaps the most attractive feature is how easy one of these cabin kits is to assemble. It usually only takes two or three people to put a 12' x 12' version together with simple tools such as a ladder, a hammer, a level, a screw gun and a chalk line. Larger cabins will of course take a bit longer than just a single day to assemble, as is the case with a 12' x 12' version.

Prices for one of these cabins -- before adding a shingle the roof, for example -- come in at under $4300 for a 12' x 12' get. A 12' x 32' log cabin kit can be had for less than $7200. Throw in a couple thousand dollars more for some niceties and you can still have a very nice three season or four season lodge for well under $10,000.

by: Kenn Fong




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