There’s often a big pushback when the subject of prefabricated buildings gets brought up. Many people immediately jump to an idea of ugly metal boxes. Architectural elements? Forget it. Choices in design? No way. It’s the Henry Ford approach to putting up a new...
It takes about 22 mature trees to create enough wood frame the average house – that’s about 16,380 board feet. Add things like hardwood floors, siding, roofing, and cabinets, and you’re adding another 22 to 24 trees. Trees are a renewable resource, and some wood used...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that July of 2019 became the hottest month on record for the planet. The record temperatures shrank Arctic and Antarctic sea ice to historic lows. Solving the grave issue of global warming might not be...
Wood or metal? It’s the great debate when it comes to horse barns. Right up front, it’ll cost you more to build a horse barn using traditional wood construction – but it’s more than just money. There are some key reasons why a metal and steel DIY building kit is the...
It’s time to re-think our concept of what we have to settle for when we decide we’re going to build a cabin in the woods. “Rustic” can be a pure design option today – not an approach to building because of your remote location. According to the House Beautiful...
