My Bunkhouse In The Woods
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A Bunkhouse in the forest is really an idylic image and invokes a certain nostalgy in many of us. Today with the modern technology you can build one without having to spend a fortune and have the comfort of a real home. You can find all the kits needed and construction advice. Many sites sell floor plans for Bunkhouses, Cabins, Sheds and Garages. They come in all forms, from simple to the most sophistaced. I suppose the choice will probably depend on your needs. Before buying a plan make sure you check out the reputation of the manufacturer, that the plan comes with detailed informations on the construction such as carpentry tools and a complete program line.
Before, a cabin or bunkhouse used to be for the poor or a refuge in the middle of nowhere.For economical reasons more and more people opt for this either for a home extension, office or as their first home property.
The Structure is very practical and economical to construct. much. A word of warning though, a sound foundation is imperative for the construction of your building. A careful eye is upmost important in your choice of materials for the foundation of your building. The blueprints would normally provide you on the type of foundation necessary.It does however call for a lot of peseverance since it is physically burdensome and highly straining. If your carpentry skills are pretty limited than I would advise you to seek professional help. To make your bunkhouse even more beautiful and unique, creativity and innovative are the keywords.Use your imagination to make the bunkhouse more eye catching. Mix all these ingredients together and you won't be disappointed with the end result! Don't forget to be realistic on how long it takes to accomplish your dream!
I had a first hand experience with the joy of spending time in a cabin. Although it wasn't a primary dwelling, the little time I spent in it...Changed my perception of life. It gave me an opportunity to see nature and strengthen my inner being.
My Bunkhouse was in the woods in Normandy filled with pine trees, oaks and chestnut trees. Surrounded with thirty hectare of woods, the place was a haven for wild creatures and plants! It was an old and shabby looking building.
I spent a lot of time just before the end of summer for many years.I used to go mushroom picking and as I was also a fan of bird watching, this was my ideal way of resourcing myself. Having the bunkhouse there meant that I don't have to worry about jumping into the car and returning the next day!
It was really a humble and pretty basic cabin with very spartial amenities but....what fond memories I have despite the minimum comfort! It may sound corny but the experience humbled me and I learned to appreciate the simple things in life.
Something strange happens to you when surrounded with nature in its bare apparel.No five star hotels, no restaurants...no Fireworks. it's like nature is saying "Love me as I am" You renew your relationship with mother nature each time.
I was a city slick bumpkin and I discovered the pleasure of getting up very early in the morning to look for wild mushrooms and wild blackberries.It was then I learned about mushrooms and making blackberry jelly or jam. Things I didn't know before, things I used to dismiss as not important! How arrogant I was!!!
We have a lot to learn from nature and its wild inhabitants. Laying on my stomach for hours watching the birds come and go..I had no choice but to admire their courage and determination to survive. Even my frightful encounter with some bad tempered boars where I had to seek refuge on top of a tree didn't stop me from savouring the delights of nature in its simplicity.
The bunkhouse was rustic and old but I never regretted staying under its roof. We became good friends and would shelter me whenever I needed to recharge my battery or a place to cry. Then I left and never went back for many years. Until one day, I was passing by and I decided to stop by the forest. Where the cabin was now it's just a ruin...a heap of timbers here and there...my good friend has gone but its spirit is still in the forest. I shed tears now because I know I was privileged.
My Bunkhouse was gone but the joys and the love for nature shall always be in me... always in my heart!
I didn't need a bunkhouse for my residence but whatever my reasons were I am glad and thankful I discovered it!
Before, a cabin or bunkhouse used to be for the poor or a refuge in the middle of nowhere.For economical reasons more and more people opt for this either for a home extension, office or as their first home property.
The Structure is very practical and economical to construct. much. A word of warning though, a sound foundation is imperative for the construction of your building. A careful eye is upmost important in your choice of materials for the foundation of your building. The blueprints would normally provide you on the type of foundation necessary.It does however call for a lot of peseverance since it is physically burdensome and highly straining. If your carpentry skills are pretty limited than I would advise you to seek professional help. To make your bunkhouse even more beautiful and unique, creativity and innovative are the keywords.Use your imagination to make the bunkhouse more eye catching. Mix all these ingredients together and you won't be disappointed with the end result! Don't forget to be realistic on how long it takes to accomplish your dream!
I had a first hand experience with the joy of spending time in a cabin. Although it wasn't a primary dwelling, the little time I spent in it...Changed my perception of life. It gave me an opportunity to see nature and strengthen my inner being.
My Bunkhouse was in the woods in Normandy filled with pine trees, oaks and chestnut trees. Surrounded with thirty hectare of woods, the place was a haven for wild creatures and plants! It was an old and shabby looking building.
I spent a lot of time just before the end of summer for many years.I used to go mushroom picking and as I was also a fan of bird watching, this was my ideal way of resourcing myself. Having the bunkhouse there meant that I don't have to worry about jumping into the car and returning the next day!
It was really a humble and pretty basic cabin with very spartial amenities but....what fond memories I have despite the minimum comfort! It may sound corny but the experience humbled me and I learned to appreciate the simple things in life.
Something strange happens to you when surrounded with nature in its bare apparel.No five star hotels, no restaurants...no Fireworks. it's like nature is saying "Love me as I am" You renew your relationship with mother nature each time.
I was a city slick bumpkin and I discovered the pleasure of getting up very early in the morning to look for wild mushrooms and wild blackberries.It was then I learned about mushrooms and making blackberry jelly or jam. Things I didn't know before, things I used to dismiss as not important! How arrogant I was!!!
We have a lot to learn from nature and its wild inhabitants. Laying on my stomach for hours watching the birds come and go..I had no choice but to admire their courage and determination to survive. Even my frightful encounter with some bad tempered boars where I had to seek refuge on top of a tree didn't stop me from savouring the delights of nature in its simplicity.
The bunkhouse was rustic and old but I never regretted staying under its roof. We became good friends and would shelter me whenever I needed to recharge my battery or a place to cry. Then I left and never went back for many years. Until one day, I was passing by and I decided to stop by the forest. Where the cabin was now it's just a ruin...a heap of timbers here and there...my good friend has gone but its spirit is still in the forest. I shed tears now because I know I was privileged.
My Bunkhouse was gone but the joys and the love for nature shall always be in me... always in my heart!
I didn't need a bunkhouse for my residence but whatever my reasons were I am glad and thankful I discovered it!
