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Starter oak cabin

A 9×7 cabin you can finish before your first night ends.

BuildEasy1 November 2026
Size
9×7
Height
6 blocks
Planks
192
Time
One day

You will need

  • Oak planks192
  • Oak logs24
  • Glass panes8
  • Oak door1

Steps

  1. Mark the floor

    Lay a 9×7 rectangle of oak planks.

  2. Add log corners

    Stack logs four high on each corner.

  3. Fill the walls

    Fill between the logs with planks, leaving space for windows and the door.

  4. Add the roof

    Use plank stairs going up from both long sides to meet in the middle.

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