This pretzel log cabin is a fun, no-bake alternative to gingerbread houses and a great Christmas craft to make with your kids. Not only is it fun to make and eat, but it also makes an impressive ...

Summertime and the living is, well, hot—which makes a roaring campfire a bit of a problem. But if you lay the right foundation, you can build a great summer blaze that puts out plenty of light with ...

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 ...

Make sure your fireplace is prepped and the flue damper is open. Then, start stacking firewood using either the log cabin or ...

Off-grid cabins offer more than just rustic charm. Building with locally sourced materials reduces costs, while embracing ...

In this episode, we install a bug screen on the front porch and set up a birdfeeder. We enhance the garden by planting strawberries, herbs, rhubarb, and other vegetables. We also construct a proper ...

Den Outdoors, a new company that sells cabin designs, is releasing a bit of light reading on the subject of actually building the cabin. How to Build a Cabin Book: Built in Nature is a 76-page guide ...

Directions for How to Build a Cabin: 1. Designate a level 12×20-foot building site and position a cinder block at the four corners for this DIY cabin. Place two additional blocks an equal distance ...

Henry Curtis was 10 years old when his family arrived in central Ohio in 1809. The Curtis family came to Ohio for the same reason many other people did in those days: They were seeking a new life in a ...