frame house contruction and suggestions for selecting suitable materials that will greatly assist in the con- struction of a good house. It is also meant as a guide and handbook for those without this type of construc- tion experience. Many wood houses are in existence today that were built more than 200 years ago when early settlers arrived. An A-frame cabin that's as tiny as it is inexpensive! Photographer Alla Ponomareva and her husband built this 80 sq ft guesthouse using plans from Relax Shacks ( available here ). They were able to construct the space, spending only $700, by using recycled materials. The space has a wall that can be lifted to create an indoor/outdoor space, in addition to a transparent wall on the other side of the cabin.