Sometimes as much as you might love your home it simply isn’t big enough. If you need to make extra space in your home an effective and frugal way to do it might be to build a log cabin in your garden. It’s an idea that many people don’t think of yet can be a lot cheaper and easier than many of the alternative ways of creating extra space.
If you’ve had children who are getting older it might be time to make a bit more space for them, or perhaps it’s time to take a bit more space for yourself and your hobbies, whatever the reason there are few people who would turn down the idea of having a slightly bigger house. The problem is of course how can you make this extra space, for some the answer is to move home but this is a major upheaval and if you are otherwise happy in your house there might be a better option.
Other people who have the land might consider building a home extension; this can be perfect for many people and will add value to your house so can be a frugal investment. However adding an extension is a complex and expensive procedure so will not be viable for everyone. A third solution which is often over looked is building a log cabin in your garden.
What are the advantages of a log cabin?
Firstly the cost, building a home extension or moving to a larger house is likely to be a hugely expensive under taking; putting together a log cabin however is comparatively quite cheap. Building with wood is obviously a lot cheaper than building with brick yet if taken care of can last just as long and offer the same level of shelter. Creating a log cabin is also a lot easier, if you have limited building knowledge you can buy kits that just need assembling, or even buy ready built cabins. You also often don’t need panning permission which makes the whole process far cheaper and easier. (Although planning permission rules vary greatly so be sure to check what applies to your exact circumstances.)
Once you have a log cabin it obviously won’t be the same as having an extra room in your house, but many people prefer the fact that it’s slightly isolated; if you have older children it can give them a real sense of independence having a space for themselves outside of their home. You can also use it as an escape from your home if family life sometimes gets a bit hectic, a cabin is a great space to get away to , to work on your hobbies and passions.
What if your extra space is to be used as a home office?
Separating this from the house can be ideal as it’s a great way to avoid the distractions that can really affect your productivity, plus being in the middle of your garden can, for many people, be really great for providing inspiration.
How do I go about creating a cabin?
This really depends how much time and ability you have, you can find many websites that offer fee plans that allow you to build your own cabin. If you want to make things easier on yourself there are also a number of kits available that you can assemble yourself. If you would rather have a professional do the work though there are many companies including Tiger Log Cabins that will take care of everything for you, so all you have to do is pay and then enjoy your investment.
If you’re looking for some extra space in your home but have been struggling to come up with an economically effective way to do it, why not try doing some research into if building a cabin could be the solution for you.
This is a guest post from Tiger Log Cabins.
