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© 2015 by Spike Carlsen
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Carlsen, Spike, 1952–
Cabin lessons: A Nail-byNail Tale: Building Our Dream Cottage from 2x4s, Blisters, and Love / by Spike Carlsen.
pages cm
ISBN 978-1-61212-567-1 (paperback : alkaline paper)
ISBN 978-1-61212-568-8 (ebook) 1. Carlsen, Spike, 1952–2. Carlsen, Spike, 1952—Family. 3. Carlsen, Spike, 1952—Philosophy. 4. Log cabins—Superior, Lake, Region—Design and construction. 5. Vacation homes—Superior, Lake, Region—Design and construction. 6. House construction—Philosophy. 7. Carpenters—Superior, Lake, Region—Biography. 8. Stepfamilies—Superior, Lake, Region—Biography. 9. Superior, Lake, Region—Biography. I. Title.
TH4840.C37 2015
690'.8092—dc23
2014043111