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If you haven't ever built a house before and you don't have any experience building a house, I would like to share five simple rules for beginner house framing with you. These five simple rules aren't going to solve all of your problems, but they're going to provide you with a step in the right direction. 1. You've got to understand the building blueprints. If you don't understand what you're looking at, you're not going to be able to assemble the house correctly. Learn how to examine every detail and section of the blueprints. 2. Always think safety first. This is one of the most important parts of house framing and usually creates problems for beginners. It wouldn't be a bad idea to read all of...

You can use wood for heating from scrap woods, downed trees due to storm , construction sites, landfills, pallets, old & dying trees, and road logs. Building fire through wood is one of the most inexpensive ways of generating heat and energy in your home or any outdoor activity. Wood is perfect for any camping trip as well if you want to lower the costs. If wood for burning is scarce in your area, get to know places where you can salvage free firewood. Scrap wood A woodworking shop in your locale may have leftover wood that they may longer need. These types of wood make good burning materials and you are offering them disposal services at the same time. Downed trees due to storm Strong winds can...

A good chicken pen is essential for raising chickens in your backyard. It gives them shelter and a safe place to eat, sleep and of course lay their eggs. These simple steps ensure chicken coops made easy. Enjoy the process and save some money. Getting the Materials Now that you have your chicken pen all planned out and you chose your site explained in my previous articles, the next thing you need to do is get all the materials. In order to figure out what type and size as well as the amount of each item you will need for your new coop, you need a good materials list. You can figure it out from your own plan or if you purchased a plan it should have a detailed materials list included. Either way, you...

If your home doesn't have a garage or perhaps one that is not large enough, you may have thought about adding one to your property. However, having a garage built by a contractor can be quite expensive. And even if you're handy enough to tackle the project yourself, doing all the plans and getting all the construction materials together can be a daunting task. That is why more and more people are looking at garage kit packages. What is a garage kit package? It's a package that includes everything you need to build the garage of your dreams. A standard kit includes the framing lumber, wood trusses, siding and shingles, the garage door, windows and whatever else is needed to build a freestanding...

Do you have plans to build a chicken coop? If so, what you really need are chicken coop building plans. What I mean is: If you have plans or a desire to build a chicken coop, then it is essential that you get some building plans on paper before you begin. In order to avoid costly mistakes and save time and materials, you need a building plan. Otherwise this project will turn out like one of those Do-it-Yourself marathons. You know the ones where you spend more time running back and forth from the lumber yard than actually working on the project. And the 3-day project takes months to complete. The neighbors get a kick out of these projects! I've been there too. But to ensure that doesn't happen this...

What should we all be looking for in beds? We just need something that we can throw our mattress onto. Seems simple, right? That's not always true. There is actually a lot riding on finding the right bed. The wrong foundation can damage your mattress. Built in storage may help you to eliminate unnecessary chests or dressers in a crowded room. Believe it or not picking the right bed may be the most important part of designing your bedroom décor. In this article we're going to explore choosing the right bed for you and discuss the many types available and what they will bring to your bedroom. First you need to ask yourself a question. What kind of furniture styles do I like? Figuring out the...

Garage shelving may not be something you equate with creativity. But if you think about it, home owners all over the world bring a wide range of ideas to how to best manage their storage needs with the help of shelving. There is a huge range of options that you could go with. It can be as simple as basic wooden shelves, or as complex and deluxe as you can imagine. Products are available that will serve nearly any conceivable storage need. Use creativity for how to best use your space. In America, garage shelving ideas range the gamut from super basic to fairly complex. On the simple end of the spectrum, it is common to see shelving that usually consists of some arrangement of dimensional lumber and...

Before committing myself to a set of bookcase plans, I first decided to shop around for a pre-fab bookshelf, both online and at a few discount furniture stores in town. My plan was to look at a wide range of styles and prices before deciding what to buy. It didn't take me long to discover that I really had only two choices in the matter; buy somewhat expensive crappy particle board bookcases with fake wood laminate, or buy very expensive wood bookcases that will stay in my family for the next 100 years. The good stuff would be nice, but since I can't afford to spend $800 at Ethan Allen right now, I'm really left with just one option: the somewhat expensive crappy bookcases. It's disappointing to...

A few summers ago my wife's creative instincts inspired her to plant a garden. In no time at all, she'd accumulated a wheel barrow, hoes, shovels and other gardening equipment. She'd also bought bags of potting soil and a supply of flower pots of all shapes and sizes. But, for me, the real kicker came when she tried to store it all in our already overflowing garage. That's when I fired up the computer and went onto the Internet to find a good set of outdoor garden shed plans for a shed design that suited our needs. I'm certainly glad I did. In addition to saving me a ton of time, money and stress, having the plans and the step-by-step building instructions, manuals, drawings and building materials...

In the last two decades it has been discovered by the layman a secret known only to the logging industry insiders--the possibility of buying timberland with little to no money down and own the property after removing a select amount of timber. The process takes place day in and day out all across the Pacific Northwest where logging mills consume saw logs and make them into lumber, chipboards, plywood and paper. Consider for a moment how many logs are processed each day because of American demand for forestry products all over the country, the amount is staggering. If you were an owner of this mill you would be faced with two primary issues: Find raw logs to cut up and buyers for the products you...

At some point, most homeowners will invest in and build a deck or outdoor area. However, there are so many different types of deck boards available that it can become overwhelming. Picking the right material is an important part of the decking process for several reasons. The boards you select will determine how long the deck will last, whether you will have to treat the deck for insects, mold or fungus, if it will need to be built away from direct sun exposure, and the aesthetics and strength of the deck. Let's examine the different materials and what to look for. The most common deck boards are pressure treated wood boards. This is also the least expensive but the lifespan for this material is...

One of the things that surprises an old hand in wood working when he or she becomes a wood turner, it the realization that many turners of wood prefer turning green wood to dry. There is a great deal of science as well as art expended in making sure that wood for the carpenter or cabinet maker is dried to a moisture content of less than 12% while many wood turners will work with wood that throws sap around the shop. The simple questions involved are why and how is this so? 1. First of all there is the incredible availability of different types of wood. If you desire dimensioned wood of particular dryness there will be a limited number of species available to you in any one location. While there is...

Exquisite vintage wood floors, available in plank as well as strip flooring, not only add to the grandeur but also add to the durability of your wooden flooring. Cut from the reclaimed joists, decking, and timbers, vintage wood floors provide an environmentally friendly option to give a face lift to your floors. Reclaimed wood floors are more alluring and sturdier than traditional wood flooring. Salvaged from the 19th century buildings, factories, warehouses, mills, grain elevators, barns, and wooden dams across the United States, the reclaimed wood has a character of it is own that can never be found in new timber. What is more, the reclaimed timber beams and flooring are available at incredibly...

There is nothing better than taking a cold drink out to your new wood deck, putting on your sunglasses and kicking back for a day of relaxation, either on your own or with family and friends. Of course, for people who live in the northern parts of the country, this is a seasonal bit of recreation, unless you like to sit outside on a crisp, sunny winter day. In any case, building a wood deck not only adds additional living space, it also increases your home's value in today's competitive market. The cost of adding a wood deck can be minimal or it can be a significant investment in your house, depending on how big the deck will be, and what type of wood you want to use. Typically, decks are...

It's important for any woodworking enthusiast to have a comfortable place to work. Building your own workshop means you can include all the customized features you want, as well as minimize construction costs. This article discusses the concept of a DIY workshop, and helps you choose the best workshop shed plans for your particular needs. Sizing Up Your Shed Most woodworkers require a fair bit of space inside their shed. You need room for a workbench, storage space, maybe a machinery section, and plenty of shelving. Before you choose a specific workshop design, figure out how much space you want inside, and be sure to measure your site as well. There's nothing like planning out a construction, then...

Our kids spend way too much time stuck on the couch playing video games. Isn't it about time they used their imagination instead? Building an outdoor playhouse is a great way to get them started. It doesn't take much in the way of time or materials and it's an easy project you can tackle on a Saturday. Pretty soon your child will be pirating the Caribbean, or having a tea party. All they need to get the imagination flowing is a little bit of your time and know how. Learning how to make an outdoor playhouse only takes a few simple steps. Choose a spot where you can keep an eye on your kids! If you just happen to build the playhouse where you can see it from the living room window they won't notice...

If you have never seen a nice above ground pool completed with a solidly built wrap around deck then you will be amazed when you finally do. This is because, a modern semi-submerged above ground pool with a deep and that has a deck surrounding it looks and functions just like a standard built in pool. Even when you are standing right up next to it on the deck it is difficult to tell the difference. There is one huge difference between an above ground and a built in pool however and that is the cost of the two. Even with a complete wrap around deck and landscaping, an above ground pool is going to only cost a fraction of what a basic built in pool will. This is why most people that have an above...

Composting is the new buzzword and backyard gardeners are taking the concept of growing food into their own hands and looking for every advantage out there. Composting is a major component to successfully increasing your crops and decreasing the amount of organic material that end up in landfills. This article will provide the reader with information on creating a simple free Compost Box in three easy to follow steps. Compost boxes are storage containers made of wood or plastic to house plant vegetation for the purpose of breaking it down to a soil base that is rich in nutrients for your new plantings. Organic decomposition is a naturally occurring process that has existed for millions of years and...

Creosote is a wood preservative that is generally used in industrial applications such as railroad cross ties, telephone poles and piling. It is not used for commercial purposes in which the final product is to be used for and around people. From a distance it has a sweet smell, but as you get close to the treated item the smell is overpowering and can be harmful. If an item treated with creosote comes in contact with skin it can cause a problem such as a rash. This is one of the oldest commercially used preservatives. It is a brownish/black oil that is distilled from coal tar. It has been highly successful in prolonging the life of wood in contact with the soil or in wet conditions which are...

Are you interested in adding a garden shed to your landscape, but are looking to save as much money as possible? If so, there are several ways that you can substantially reduce your costs of adding a shed to your property. First, you should seriously consider building the shed yourself. By doing so, you can stand to save hundreds (and in some cases, thousands) of dollars over the cost of purchasing an already constructed shed and having it delivered to your home. But what if you have little building experience and find the idea of building a shed yourself a bit overwhelming? In this case you can still save on your costs by purchasing a shed kit. With many kits, nearly all the cutting and measuring...

Woodturners need wood to turn. This obvious statement quickly leads to the question of where to get the wood and then how to get it ready for the wood lathe? For most woodturners it begins with a chainsaw and then the band saw. Band saws are certainly the woodturner's friend in the woodworking shop. A chainsaw is used to cut a log to length and then to cut it down the center. Sometimes it is also used to cut slabs off the side or, rarely for the woodturner, to cut the log into rough boards. Then the wood is taken to the band saw. Most wood introduced to the woodworking shop in this fashion is undried, what the woodworker call green or wet wood. In order to cut it well and safely, the band saw should...

A miter saw is an essential tool if you are planning on cutting a miter edge on trim or baseboards. A basic miter saw will cut only or horizontal angles, but a compound miter saw will cut beveled edges. If you do a lot of this kind of work, you may want to invest in special features such as a slide that will allow the blade to move forward in order to cut a large piece. A compound miter can cut straight or on a horizontal angle, but because of the tilting motor, it can also cut a bevel. A plain miter will not be able to do this. You use a miter saw by sitting it on a table and the spinning saw is pushed into the wood to make the cut. Miter saws are lightweight, durable and portable. They are easily...

Why Choose Wood and How to Do it Wood, as a durable material, does more good than just staying in our rainforests and providing homes for the animals in the wild. Wood provides lumber that is used for building homes and installation; hobbies such as sculpting and making furniture and a whole lot more. Techniques involving with woodworking as an art are carving, sawing, sanding, painting, laminating and finishing. So why choose wood? Lumber is readily available and it's a replaceable resource which can figure into plenty of resale value. This material never goes out of style. Some materials like vinyl may be pretty and are prominent on the market; however it is costly and lacks artistic detail...

Reclaimed lumber, like many things of real beauty and value, does come with a price. You're looking at buying the Mercedes of floors here, after all, not the Yugo. The costs to retrieve and prepare the reclaimed lumber are generally not cheap for the suppliers, and these costs are always passed down to the customer in the cost of their wooden flooring. When harvested from old buildings such as homes or barns, the buildings must be meticulously de-constructed in a manner that will preserve the reclaimed wood and protect it from damage. Once these old buildings are de-constructed, the reclaimed wood begins a long journey of being prepared, transported, and transformed before it ends up in your home as...

A simple dog house can be a great way to keep your dog comfortable outside. Not only that, but you can save a good deal of money by building the house yourself. It doesn't have to be difficult. All you need are some simple dog house plans, materials, and a few hours, and your dog can be outside without fear of getting wet or overly cold. Making a simple dog house involves creating four walls and a roof. The best type of roof to make is a sloped roof with shingles; however, if you're trying to save some money, you can make a flat roof out of a piece of plywood or even a tarp. However, this isn't a lasting solution as it tends to leak. Shingles help to keep out the water and keep your dog dry. To make...

Each morning Americans who closely follow news events switch on a variety of televised sources and flip through daily newspapers before carrying on with their day. They catch up on the latest updates from Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Chechnya, as well as sports, weather and the markets. Their interests lie in domestic affairs, world flash points and any place where Americans are directly involved. Up north in Canada, a similar modus operandi takes place amongst news junkies. Familiar American call signs such as CNN, MSNBC and CBS are interspersed with Canadian news agencies such as CBC and CTV. The point is that Canadians hunger for the latest stories about our giant neighbor to the south as...

"I should build a boat!" is what I decided after Marsha and I moved to the beach in 2000. I wanted a way to be on the water quickly (nothing in a marina 20 minutes away, done that, thank you), that I could put in the water by myself, and that was obviously one of a kind-distinctive enough that I didn't need to put my name on it for it to be obviously mine. The result was a 25 lb. skin-on-frame Greenland-Eskimo kayak. It's my "testosterone boat". My neighbors see me carrying it to the beach or maybe recognize me paddling this white, slim, lightweight kayak with varnished wood trim. This boat demands attention, balance, and ideally, the ability to "Eskimo" roll it back upright after it turns over...

It's true that right now may not be the best time to sell your home. With real estate values dropping, many homeowners who want to sell won't be able to sell their home for what they thought they may have been able to a few years ago. However, if you aren't trying to sell your home right now, and have been putting off a remodeling job this might just be the best time to tackle the project. Why you ask? Just as the cost of homes is dropping, the cost of remodeling is dropping- including building materials and contractor's fees. And while it may be difficult to think about spending money on your home when the values are falling- taking advantage of lower remodeling costs could be a great investment...

Hate laminate? You are not alone. So does The Anderson Company. Anderson hates laminate for good reason - it's in the business of producing beautifully polished, hardwearing hardwood floors. Laminates fake the appearance of wood, at the expense of misled consumers who have no idea of the many benefits they are missing out on. Not Anderson. The company originally collaborated with the U.S Navy; and it's first innovation was a method for devising plywood so flexible and strong it can be used for boat hulls. After the company came up with parquet blocks that can be fitted over concrete (a feat that was unheard of in the day), it started producing full-length planks that performed just as well as...

(an alternative to exotic , pressure treated and hardwood) Background Heat treated wood (or torrefied wood) has been around for about 40 years. It now, stands out as a valuable ecological method to produce a material that has the advantages of several species without creating any large negative impact in our environment. What is it , how does it work? The basic process uses heat and water. When wood is exposed to high temperatures (200°C or more), its properties change significantly. Sugars inside the wood break up into a form that rot fungi cannot use. What is more, natural protective compounds in the wood are effectively distributed to protect the wood. Heat treatment usually takes about 24...

This morning was just like every other morning. I woke up, showered, dressed, and made breakfast. Then I started my commute to the office. The drive takes anywhere between 20 to 40 minutes - depending on traffic. Every morning I listen to the local financial news radio station. It's a great source of ideas, news, and general market knowledge. But sometimes it can be really frustrating. Let me explain. After the news break, the regular hosts came back on. They started their usual discussion of the market. They just droned on and on. Honestly, it was putting me to sleep. It was boring talk of what each market, commodity, or stock did. The Dow was up. Lean Hogs were up. Technology stocks are...

Feeding wild deer has become a very popular hobby and over the years my company has literally provided tens of thousands of these feeders. It is not uncommon for us to receive requests from woodworkers and others who wish to build their own feeders. Unlike most companies, we are glad to help anyone wishing to make their own homemade feeder since often times we receive replies from these same people with ideas for improvements, or more than likely new product ideas. To build your own 36" trough style deer feeder in the Hurley-Byrd fashion you first need to gather some materials. You will need lumber of course and all Hurley-Byrd Deer Feeders are crafted from western red cedar. You are welcome to use...

The Black Oak is more commonly known as the California Black Oak, and is sometimes referred to as Kellogg Oak. This oak belongs to the red oak family and is originally from western North America. It is closely related to the same species found in eastern and central North America. This tree is deciduous and generally grows to be anywhere from 9 to 25 meters in height, with a diameter of around 1.4 meters. Larger trees can actually be 36 meters tall and 1.6 meters in diameter. If the plant grows on a poor site, it will form a scrub instead. Black Oaks that grow in open areas have a broad, rounded crown, and its lower branches will droop low enough to touch the ground or form a browse line. If they...

You heard about pressure treated lumber, but what does it mean? About 70 years back a man named dr. karl wolman created the effective process of infusing preservative deeply into wood products. This process has create a immense profit for the building industry.. From creating and using rebar and pressure treated lumber one can build solid foundations and structures. Infusing chemicals into the base of wood is the primary objective of pressure treatment. The wood product is placed into a humongous cylindrical holding tank, and the tank is depressurized to remove all air. The storage tank is completely filled with preservartives in a high pressure environment. After that, the the pressure treated...