Tiny Earthen Dome Home
Here’s an unusual approach that combines a couple of building techniques. “The dome is built from reclaimed and earthen materials and according to Jeffrey ‘this project started with the idea, that if...
View ArticleDIY Timber Frame Cabin – Part 1
I’ve been following Cody (Wranglerstar) for quite some time on YouTube. He’s been busy setting up a homestead in Oregon and has been posting a lot of useful hands-on videos along the way. In this video...
View ArticleDIY Timber Frame Cabin – Part 4
In part 4 of this video series Cody (Wranglerstar) retrieves another log for milling and some basic chainsaw usage info. “Have you always wanted a small cabin in the woods? This video series will...
View ArticleDIY Timber Frame Cabin – Part 8
In part 8 of this video series Cody (Wranglerstar) shows us how the joints are fitting together. “Have you taken steps to prepare your family to survive economic collapse? Our economy is on the verge...
View ArticleDIY Timber Frame Cabin – Part 9
In this episode Cody (Wranglerstar) finished up the sill joints and talks about some old-school hand tools. “Its time to fit the sill joints. Have you always wanted a small cabin in the woods? This...
View ArticleDIY Timber Frame Cabin – Part 10
Cody (Wranglerstar) continues working on his timber frame cabin. You can also now follow along on Facebook. “Episode 10 of the DIY Survival Cabin For Economic Collapse will cover fitting all four...
View ArticleDIY Timber Frame Cabin – Part 11
Cody (Wranglerstar) makes chainsaw work look easy. The first half of this video shows him selecting and harvesting a tree on his land. The second half shows how he mills down logs into timbers....
View ArticleReport From The Lake Naconiche Timber Frame Pavilion Workshop
Yesterday, the Timber Framers Guild Lake Naconiche Workshop officially began, and we starting chipping away at the layout work for the 32×48 timber frame pavilion. It’s hard to believe in a little over...
View ArticleConnecticut Post & Beam
For the DIY individual, we have extensive plans and connectors available; you can either use milled lumber from your own land or purchase economically from a local sawmill. For one who doesn’t have the...
View ArticleThe Perfect Shed
We named our design “The Perfect Shed,” it has the perfect proportions (discovered by the ancient mathematician Euclid) of the ‘golden ratio.’ Having designed sheds for 30 years, we think the size is...
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