People who spend a significant amount of time in the city often yearn to create their haven in the tranquil wilderness of the countryside.

If you share this desire and are contemplating building your cabin, it's crucial to gather the necessary materials beforehand and proceed with the following steps.

Many wonder about constructing a cabin, so let's briefly overview building a lightweight cabin.

To begin, ample wood is essential. This wood is then carefully sawed and transported to a chosen site, emphasizing the importance of the right location.

The natural environment plays a crucial role – a sunny and well-ventilated spot in summer, with a windy aspect in winter, good visibility, and free from the threats of flooding, mudslides, and landslides.

Transport the appropriately sized timber to your chosen site, considering your ability to carry it and the dimensions of your house.

Move one piece at a time, ensuring the length of the wood aligns with the building's dimensions, leaving a meter or so as a margin. Letting the wood dry in the shade for a while is advisable.

Optimal sites are sunny hillside locations (never ravines) facing a river and backed by a substantial mountain.

The cabin's floor is elevated for drainage and moisture control. In the picture below, you can observe the room constructed from logs with the floor laid on top. The door's placement is crucial, leaving space in front and creating holes for ventilation.

Hollow out the whole logs and fill them with natural materials like dried moss to enhance the building's warmth and seal gaps between logs to prevent drafts. Thin mud serves as an effective caulking material. Where two pieces of wood intersect horizontally and vertically, each should remove half its thickness to interlock securely.

Position a wood piece upright for the wall, leaving a meter or so for window openings. Windows should be strategically placed for sunlight and scenic views, avoiding the main winter wind direction.

The predominant roof design is pitched, with timbers extending from the walls to keep them dry during rain or snow. Smaller and denser timbers, equivalent to main beams, are then placed on top, followed by materials such as moss, leaves, bark, or boards, chosen based on the site's characteristics.

Consider adding a small platform at the entrance for summer cooling and winter storage. The main beams, secondary beams, and moss for waterproofing are visible on the side. Windows are fixed and cannot be opened, contributing to a more primitive aesthetic.

Furniture and house arrangements are typically fixed to the wall. A fireplace with a small chimney can be added for a rustic yet cozy touch, embracing the rough charm of a countryside cabin.