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400 YEARS OF LOG FENCES

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BARNS, SHEDS AND OUTBUILDINGS
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BUILD A CLASSIC TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSE
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BUILDING GREEN: A Complete Guide to Alternative
Building Methods (New edition)

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BUILDING INSIDE NATURE'S ENVELOPE
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BUILDING SMALL BARNS, SHEDS AND SHELTERS
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BUILDING WITH LOGS
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CABINS: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature
Retreat
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CLASSIC HEWN-LOG HOUSE, THE

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COMPACT CABINS: Simple Living in 1000 Square
Feet or Less

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COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUILDING LOG HOMES
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COMPLETE CORDWOOD DVD

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CORDWOOD BUILDING
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CRAFT OF MODULAR POST & BEAM: Building
Log & Timber Homes Affordably

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EARTH PONDS A TO Z
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EARTH PONDS (Book & Video)
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EARTH PONDS SOURCEBOOK
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EARTH PONDS SOURCEBOOK, 2nd. ed.
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FENCE BIBLE, THE

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FENCES FOR PASTURES AND GARDENS
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FENCES, GATES AND BRIDGES
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HOW TO BUILD SMALL BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR DREAM CABIN IN THE WOODS
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LANDSCAPING EARTH PONDS: The Complete Guide

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LITTLE BOOK OF LOG CABINS

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LOG HOME CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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LOG HOME MADE EASY
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LOW-COST POLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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NOTCHES OF ALL KINDS
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OWNER-BUILD LOG HOUSE, THE
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RENOVATING BARNS, SHEDS AND SHELTERS
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ROAD REPAIR HANDBOOK
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RUSTIC CARPENTRY: Woodworking with Natural
Timber

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RUSTIC RETREATS
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SHEDS: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard
Builders (3rd ed.)

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SMALL BARN PLANS FOR OWNER-BUILDERS
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TIMBER-FRAME HOME, THE
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TIMBER-FRAME HOUSES (Great Houses)
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TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
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TIMBER FRAMING FOR THE REST OF US
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TREEHOUSES & PLAYHOUSES YOU CAN BUILD

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TREE HOUSES YOU CAN ACTUALLY BUILD: A Weekend
Project Book
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WOODLAND HOUSE, THE
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WORKSHOPS YOU CAN BUILD
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YOUR GREEN HOME: A Guide to Planning a Healthy,
Environmentally Friendly new Home

BUILDING GREEN:
A Complete Guide to Alternative Building Methods Earth
Plaster * Straw Bale * Cordwood * Cob * Living Roofs
(New edition)
Clarke Snell, Tim Callahan. The best-selling and
highly regarded reference to sustainable construction gets an update!
Features a completely revised introduction, extensive online resource tie-ins,
and more. Doesn't just tell you about "green" house-building techniques:
it actually shows you, with 1,200+ step-by-step photos that follow the
actual erection of an alternative building from site selection to final-touch
interior details. Incorporates four (4) different building methods:
straw bale, cob, cordwood, and modified stick-frame. Includes a thorough
discussion of the fundamentals of building construction, alternative approaches,
and designing a beautiful yet environmentally responsible home. "The
most comprehensive and reader-friendly green building book...It's great
for both the green building novice and expert" - Builders Booksource.
8-1/2 x 10, 616p, all in color, 2006, 2009. OVERSIZE.
B5340 pb, w/flaps..........US $35.00 CAN $40.00
YOUR GREEN
HOME: A Guide to Planning a Healthy, Environmentally Friendly new Home
Alex Wilson. From the founder of BuildingGreen
(North America's premier green building authority), the essential information
for homebuyers wanting to design and build a new green home. Covers
everything - from home location and its relationship to the community,
site design, construction systems, building design to optimize energy performance,
renewable energy systems, indoor environmental quality, water efficiency
to material selection. A valuable resource conveying the scope and
principles of green building. 6 x 9, 256p, b&w illustrations, tables,
2006.
Y5556 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $19.95
WORKSHOPS
YOU CAN BUILD
David & Jeanie Stiles. Everything you need
to know to build your own workspace inside and outside your home.
This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process from start-to-finish
- design and planning to construction and design fundamentals. Includes
construction diagrams, floor plans, and architectural details. Contains
designs for carpenters and builders, writers, artists, furniture makers,
boat builders, gardeners, and more. An ideal reference for both the
beginner and the experienced builder alike. 8-3/8 x 10-7/8, 224p, 30 color
photos, 300+ b&w illustrations, 2005.
W0295 paperback ..........US $23.95 CAN $24.95
THE WOODLAND
HOUSE
Ben Law. "Here is a house so ecologically sound,
it breathes in time to the trees around it" - Kevin McCloud (frwd.).
Provides a practical manual and the story of a man realizing his lifelong
dream to build one of the most sustainable and beautiful homes in Britain
- chestnut timber frames from his own woodland, local straw bale infill,
plaster from his own clay, sun- and wind-powered electricity, solar hot
water panels, and more. Gives details of the evolving design process,
identifying materials, costs, project management, and the actual building.
A book that proves it is possible that low-cost, low-impact, and high aesthetics
can go hand-in-hand. 8-1/2 x 10, 208p, 98 color photos, 10 line drawings,
tables, 2006.
W0317 hardcover ..........US $25.00 CAN $32.50
CORDWOOD
BUILDING: The State of the Art
Rob Roy. “A one-of-a-kind reference that covers
cordwood construction from soup to nuts.” Over twenty-five (25) of
the world’s best practitioners describe the history of the method, showing
how to build a cordwood home using state of the art techniques, such as
double walls, Lomax corners, paper-enhanced mortars, and ways of creating
round, hexagonal, and other building shapes. With a special focus
on building code issues, the book outlines the “5-E” advantages of cordwood
buildings: their Ease of construction; Economy; Esthetics; Energy-Efficiency,
and; Ecological harmony. A “must read” for anyone considering cordwood
construction. 8 x 9, 255p, color + b&w photos, illustrations, 2003.
C4754 paperback ..........US $26.95 CAN $26.95
THE COMPLETE
CORDWOOD DVD
Rob and Jaki Roy. Demonstrates all aspects of the
technique of cordwood masonry, whereby walls are constructed from mortar
and "log ends." Packed with practical “how-to” information, innovative
design ideas and inspiring, instructive interviews, this is the only video
available on the subject. A great companion to Roy's Cordwood
Building (Item C4754). An essential resource for those
interested in a self-built, low-cost, ecologically sound, energy-efficient
and beautiful home. 7-1/2 x 7-1/2, 205 minutes, 2007.
C570X DVD..........US $39.00 CAN $45.00
NOTCHES
OF ALL KINDS: A Book of Timber Joinery
B. Allen Mackie. A traditional log structure was
held together by gravity. Logs were carefully cut to length, and
notched at the joining points to ensure a very tight fit, great stability,
and weather-tightness. The notches were also beautiful and functional as
the dovetails of a master cabinet-maker. Here, Mackie shows a complete
selection of notches for corner joinery, roof beams and trusses and lateral
grooves (for seating a stacked log firmly along the length of another wall
log; and timber framing techniques). Clear instructions and profuse
illustrations and drawings make this a completely detailed manual for the
log builder. 8-1/2 x 11, 92p, b&w photos & illustrations, 1998.
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of print and no copies are currently available!
N0247 paperback ..........US $22.00 CAN
$22.00
ROAD REPAIR
HANDBOOK; The Complete Guide to Fixing Roads and Driveways
Roderick Johnston. A complete reference to achieving
better roads (community or private) and safer access. Better understand
how to plan and manage the time, money, and labor needed for road restoration
and improvement. Full of straight-forward advice, practical tips,
and construction strategies. Written in laymen's terms, but sophisticated
enough for anyone associated with public or private road construction,
repair, and maintenance. 6 x 9, 304p, 60 b&w photos & illustrations,
2002.
R7203 paperback US $19.95
CAN $24.95
BUILDING
INSIDE NATURE’S ENVELOPE: How New Construction and Landscape Preservation
Can Work Together
Andy and Sally Wasowski. A revolutionary new concept
in construction that helps to preserve natural landscapes, whether building
in pristine woodland or on an undeveloped suburban lot. Introduces
an exciting technique for salvaging the natural land upon which we build
new homes, offices, or even shopping centers. Outlines, with site
profiles from across North America, how this "light step" approach is cost-effective,
simple, and environmentally responsible. A practical blueprint to
"achieving harmony between our natural and our built environment."
7-1/2 x 10, 176p, 41 color & 46 b&w images, illustrations, 2000.
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B1762 paperback ..........US $27.50 CAN
$44.00
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THE FENCE
BIBLE
Jeff Beneke. "Everything you need to know about
the subject" - planning, materials, site challenges, construction, maintenance,
and repair. Covers every kind of fencing: wood, masonry, and metal,
as well as shrubs, hedges, and trees. Discusses the essentials of
proper design and provides step-by-step illustrated instructions.
An in-depth, comprehensive "how-to' encyclopedia from a hands-on home improvement
expert. 8-1/2 x 10-1/2, 320p, 400+ color photos + illustrations, 2005.
F5309 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
FENCES FOR
PASTURES & GARDENS
Gail Damerow. A complete guide to choosing, planning,
and building today’s best fences: electric, wire, rail, high-tension, temporary,
woven, snow, gates and trellises. 8-1/2 x 11, 160p, illustrations, 1992.
F753X paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN $20.95
400 YEARS
OF LOG FENCES
Eugene Fytche. Reviews the place of log fences
in restraining livestock and demarking property lines in North America
since early settlement 400 years ago and how their variety has developed
over time. Describes twelve (12) different designs still in use in
Canada, with emphasis on those found in Eastern Ontario (gravity and supported
fences). Part 4 of the book provides some “guidance” in how to construct
log fences. A book for those with an interest in this figure of rural
life. 8-1/2 x 11, 66p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2008.
Y2002 spiral-bound..........US $15.00 CAN $15.00
FENCES,
GATES & BRIDGES (2nd ed.)
George Martin. A definitive timeless classic to
the best methods of building an incredible variety of these devices, including
the zigzag, barbed-wire, and sod & stone fences. Includes the
making and setting of posts, as well as the construction and installation
of swinging, sliding, pulley gates, and more. 4-1/2 x 7-1/4, 192p, 300
b&w illustrations, 1900, reprint 2008.
F8890 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95
LANDSCAPING
EARTH PONDS: The Complete Guide
Tim Matson. Drawing on 25+ years of experience,
the guru of earth ponds explains how to site, design, shape, and plant
these fixtures of rural landscapes - and make them fit your property and
your life. Full of general strategies, practical techniques, and
specific examples of various approaches to pond aesthetics. Includes
plant lists and sources. An indispensable resource. 8 x 10, 304p,
100 color photos, illustrations, 2006.
L2029 paperback ..........US $30.00 CAN $36.95
THE EARTH
PONDS SOURCEBOOK: The Pond Owner's Manual & Resource Guide (2nd ed.)
Tim Matson. From the guru of earth pond building,
an up-to-date reference featuring new tips, techniques, and hundreds of
resources. Covers the latest in new materials and suppliers, pond
technology, building and maintenance, and more. Learn how to evaluate
the products on the market, where to buy supplies, and more. A valuable
resource guide and complement to Earth Ponds (E1557). 10
x 8, 176p, 20 b&w photos & 20 b&w illustrations, 1997, 2004.
E6125 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $28.95
EARTH PONDS
A TO Z: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Tim Matson. From the pond guru, a new A-Z guide provides
pond owners and builders with an at-a-glance reference to answer any question.
From Acid Rain to Zooplankton, Matson defines and explains over 200 terms
associated with pond building and maintenance, both familiar and obscure.
Includes descriptions and definitions of all significant pond elements.
7 x 8,160p, 60 b&w photos + illustrations, 2003.
E4947 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $24.95
EARTH PONDS
Tim Matson. The country pond maker’s guide to building,
maintenance, and restoration. The standard book on ponds, entertaining
even if you don’t build one. From the first survey to final landscaping,
learn how people get the most out of their backyard reservoirs (fishing,
swimming, water supply, etc.) and how ponds are sited, designed, and excavated.
Book: 8 x10, 160p, 50 photos, 10 illustrations, Video: 48 min., DVD format,
both 1991.
E1557 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $28.95
E9019 DVD video..........US $29.95 CAN $38.95
E5719 book + DVD ..........US $46.50 CAN $61.00
EARTH PONDS
SOURCEBOOK: The Pond Owner’s Manual and Resource Guide
Tim Matson. Written by "the guru of pond building."
Offers a variety of valuable tips, techniques, and resources to build a
new pond or revitalize an old one (the book's general guidelines applicable
to any U.S. location). Topics include pond building and maintenance,
activites and uses (including ice skating, fishing, beach building, hydro
power and pond-side structures), ways to attract wildlife and control pests,
and more. Contains information to help avoid legal, structural and
ecological pitfalls, as well as bibliographies and lists of suppliers.
A companion to Earth Ponds (E1557). 10 x 8, 171p, 57 b&w
photos & 27 illustrations, 1997.
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of print and will be no longer available.
E3584 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN
$31.99
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SMALL BARN
PLANS FOR OWNER-BUILDERS
Craig Wallin. A complete reference for managing
your own barn building project - in just four easy steps: designing your
own barn; estimating the cost; managing your project like a pro, and; learning
how to successfully work with subcontractors and suppliers. Contains
twelve (12) barn designs, including six (6) basic designs readily suitable
for backyard barns, horse barns, and workshops. Each comes with professional
construction plans. A straightforward, valuable resource. 8-1/2 x
11, 160p, b&w drawings, plans, 2002.
S9378 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
RENOVATING
BARNS, SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS
Nick Engler. One of the best “how-to” writers shows
how to renovate and restore, rather than replace. Covers every aspect
of renovation in clear, explicit instructions and illustrations.
Includes techniques for restoring frame, post-and-beam, and masonry structures.
Filled with Engler’s hands-on experience at renovating barns, carriage
houses, sheds, log cabins, and even covered bridges. 8-1/2 x 12, 256p,
b&w photos + illustrations, 2001.
R2164 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
BUILDING
SMALL BARNS, SHEDS & SHELTERS
Monte Burch. Provides easy-to-follow construction
methods for low-cost, but attractive outbuildings. Includes information
on: tools and materials; foundations and floors; framing, sheathing and
roofing; windows; doors; wiring & plumbing, and; finishing details.
Contains plans and how-to-build instructions for barns, woodsheds, garages,
fencing, and animal housing. 8-1/2 x 11, 237p, b&w photos and illustrations,
1983.
B2457 paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN $21.95
BARNS, SHEDS
& OUTBUILDINGS
Byron Halstead, ed.. Abounds in simple ideas that
rural householders and farmers find useful today. Barns, poultry
houses, corn cribs, granaries, root cellars and even birdhouses are included
in this compendium from days gone by. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 240p, 257 illustrations,
1881, reprint 1994.
B9125 paperback ..........US $14.00 CAN $17.95
HOW TO BUILD
SMALL BARNS & OUTBUILDINGS
Monte Burch. This award-winning book takes readers
step-by-step through the fundamentals, from planning and laying out a site
to framing, roofing, wiring, plumbing, and more. Includes 20 projects
from barns to sheds and garages. 8-1/2 x 11, 288p, photos, illustrations,
1992.
H7734 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $24.95
SHEDS: The
Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders (3rd ed., revised)
David and Jeanie Stiles. Packed with detailed illustrations,
plans and commonsense advice, this new edition of the classic do-it-yourself
guide is like having a professional carpenter beside you, making the project
easy to control and successful. Helps the backyard builder think
through all the issues involved in designing and building a shed: intended
use, size, cost, placement, degree of construction difficulty, and much
more. 8 x 10-3/4, 208p, 16p-color photo insert, b&w illustrations,
index, 2006.
S2247 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $19.95
HOW TO BUILD
YOUR DREAM CABIN IN THE WOODS: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Maintaining
A Backcountry Getaway
J. Wayne Fears. Based on his own experience, Fears
explains how to make a dream cabin a reality and at a price that won't
break the bank. Covers - in words, photos, diagrams, and blueprints
- all the important points, from buying the land, to planning your structure,
to actually doing it - either on your own, or with some help. A book
that every cabin owner - or potential owner - will keep as a reference
for years to come. 6 x 9, 240p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2004.
H3292 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95
RUSTIC CARPENTRY:
Woodworking with Natural Timber
Paul Hasluck, ed., frwd. by Ralph Kylloe. Learn
to use the distinctive beauty of unfinished, rustic timber to create original
furniture for your home, yard, barn, or garden. Features clear and
concise instructions, utilizing the unique texture and shape of tree branches,
trunks, and shrubs. Projects include chairs, tables, gates, aviaries,
footbridges, verandahs, toolsheds, and more. Contains practical advice
on: collecting and drying sticks; what kind of wood works best; how to
varnish both indoor and outdoor pieces; using battens and mortises to secure
furniture; and successfully employing a range of other techniques.
A great resource for woodworkers, furniture makers, and carpenters of all
skill levels. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 160p, 200 b&w illustrations, originally
published 1907, reprint 2007.
R1211 paperback..........US $9.95 CAN $11.95
RUSTIC RETREATS:
A Build-It-Yourself Guide
David & Jeanie Stiles. A do-it-yourself guide
to building 20+ low-cost, outdoor structures including garden retreats,
sauna huts, a water gazebo, fold-up tree house, and primitive native shelters.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions. Sections on building techniques,
tools, safety, joints and joining methods, as well as directions for building
all types of windows, skylights, doors, roofs, and more. 8-1/2 x 11, 154p,
b&w illustrations + diagrams, tables, 1998.
R0358 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $23.95
COMPACT
CABINS: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less
Gerald Rowan. Dream big, build small! Whether
it's a first or second home - at the lake, in the woods, or on a mountaintop
- a small-footprint house may be just what you want. Presents 62
designs for cabins ranging from 100 to 1000 square feet, all of them affordable,
comfortable, and energy-efficient. Includes floor plans for each.
Plans are flexible; many feature modular elements that can be mixed and
matched to accommodate a particular owner's needs or hobbies. Includes
chapters on low-maintenance building materials, utilities and appliances,
and alternative energy sources. "All the background information you
need... - shows readers how to achieve their cabin dreams on a small footprint."
8 x 9-1/4, 216p, two-color illustrations throughout, 2010.
C4628 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $23.95
CABINS:
A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat
David & Jeanie Stiles. All you need to build
your own cabin. Describes each step in the process, from buying land
to developing plans for a structure. Includes classic construction
methods. Discusses windows, doors, foundations, insulation, roofing,
installing utilities, water and sanitary systems and heating. Packed
with illustrations, plans and common-sense advice. 8-1/2 x 11, 240p, 16p
color photos, 100+ b&w illustrations, 2001.
C3735 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $19.95
LOW-COST
POLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: The Complete How-To Book
Ralph Wolfe. 290,000 copies in print. "This
definitive how-to book will save you money, labor, and time in building
a small home, barn, cottage, or other structure." A "build-it-yourself"
book, illustrated with plans, drawings, and photos. Construction
techniques are carefully explained and well-presented. The definitive
book on the subject. 8-1/2 x 11, 192p, photos, drawings, illustrations,
1980.
L1701 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95
THE CLASSIC
HEWN-LOG HOUSE: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building & Restoring
Charles McRaven. From America's considered foremost
authority, "… the definitive guide for restoring, preserving, and building
hewn-log structures." Readers first learn about the history and background
of hewn-log houses. McRaven then describes the details of hewn-log
construction, covering it all - from foundation to chimney, with plumbing
and chinking in between. Full of practical advice and clear, "how-to"
line illustrations accompany the text throughout. The classic volume
on the sturdiest of pioneer building techniques. 8-1/2 x 10-7/8, 192p,
16p color section, photos & illustrations, 2005.
C5902 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
LITTLE BOOK
OF LOG CABINS: How to Build and Furnish Them
William Wicks. This handy, "how-to" manual is also
a charming repository of make-it-yourself log furnishings and practical
shelters that will inspire back-to-nature advocates. Building instructions
are accompanied by clear, accurate line drawings of simple log structures,
lean-tos, fancy Adirondack cabins, fireplaces, stairways, furniture, beamed
ceilings, and more. A perfect guide for anyone who loves the outdoors.
8-3/4 x 6-1/2, 96p, 102 line drawings, 1904, reprint 2005.
L2594 paperback ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.95
LOG HOME
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Everything You Need to Know to Buy, Maintain and
Enjoy Your Log Home
Jim Davis. For longtime and new log home owners
alike, a U.S. reference intended to help save time and money, and avoid
frustration. Starts with the basics, explaining why logs make good
homes, demystifying the science of wood, and talking about the properties
of the various types of wood and how they respond to changes in temperature
and humidity. Features: complete instructions for dealing with the
main enemies of a log home (sun, moisture, insects, and neglect); complete
remedial instructions for existing structural problems, and; charts, recommendations
on maintenance and sealant product types, and checklists for prospective
buyers of previously-owned log homes. A valuable guide. 7 x 10, 184p,
b&w photos, tables, 2004.
L3381 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
LOG HOMES
MADE EASY: Contracting and Building Your Own Log Home (2nd ed.)
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of print and is no longer available.
L8471 paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN
$25.95
THE OWNER-BUILT
LOG HOUSE: Living in Harmony With Your Environment
B. Allan Mackie. One of the world’s foremost builders
provides an instructional “how to” guide for the average person.
Takes the reader step-by-step through the entire building process of a
log house. Features an abundance of photos and detailed diagrams.
Unique to this book, Mackie takes us through his current building project
on a 100-acre wilderness site. 8-1/2 x 10, 232p, 200+ color photos, diagrams
& illustrations, 2001.
O5487 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN $24.95
BUILDING
WITH LOGS (revised ed.)
B. Allan Mackie. This revised classic shows how
to select logs, plan a site, finance, and build a handsome log structure
from the foundation to the ridge cap. Considered the best book written
on making a Canadian-style log home. 11-1/2 x 9-1/2, 136p, color and b&w
photos, 1997.
B1023 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN $24.95
COMPLETE
GUIDE TO BUILDING LOG HOMES
Monte Burch. A “soup-to-nuts” guide to building
a log home, whether it’s a simple vacation cabin or a multigabled manor.
From buying land and drawing floor plans to choosing log styles and joinery,
it covers every phase of construction – all the way to interior finishing.
Includes many design options, including some unusual styles and alternative
methods. Full of photographs and drawings, and complete with “how-to”
instructions. A comprehensive resource. 8-1/4 x 10-1/4, 416p,
840+ b&w photos & drawings, 1984, 1990.
C4869 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $26.95
TIMBER-FRAME
HOUSES (Great Houses)
Fine Homebuilding magazine (Editor). A collection
of the best articles from the magazine’s first ten (10) years, offering
a thorough introduction to modern timber framing. Leading teachers
and practitioners of the craft, like Tedd Benson, Jack Sobon, Ed Levin,
and George Nash, discuss the history and evolution of timber framing, tools
and traditional techniques, describe remodels and reconstructions, as well
as inspiring contemporary designs. A book that will inspire and inform
readers seeking to understand and to practice this 2,000-year-old architectural
style. 9 x 12, 160p, 207 photos, 101 drawings, 1993.
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T150X paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN
$27.95
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TIMBER FRAMING
FOR THE REST OF US: A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction
Rob Roy. A manual for all without traditional skills
who want to build timber framing. Describes the methods (common fastening
techniques) used by today’s professionals. Everything an owner-builder
needs to know, including: crucial design and structural considerations,
procuring timbers; foundation, roofs, and in-filing considerations, and;
the common fasteners. Includes a detailed case study of a project
from start to finish. A practical guide enabling “the rest of us”
to build like the professionals. 7-1/2 x 9, 176p, 120 b&w photos &
illustrations, 2004.
T5084 paperback ..........US $22.95 CAN $27.95
THE TIMBER-FRAME
HOME: Design-Construction-Finishing (2nd ed.)
Tedd Benson. A “one-of-a-kind” reference to timber-frame
house design, from one of America’s foremost builders. Tells how
to create a new house in the tradition of old-world craftsmen. Discusses
everything from joints, framing and windows, to wiring, plumbing, and more.
All the information you need to join the timber-frame revival. 9 x 11-1/2,
240p, 130 drawings, 145 color photos, 1997.
T1291 paperback ..........US $34.95 CAN $45.95
TIMBER FRAME
CONSTRUCTION: All About Post and Beam Building
Jack Sobon, Roger Schroeder. Explains the basics
of timber frame construction in terms the beginner can understand and the
more experienced builder will appreciate. Covers framing, designing
for strength and beauty, using modern tools, and selecting the appropriate
wood. Easy to follow and well illustrated. 8-1/2 x 11, 208p, b&w
illustrations & photos, 1984.
T3658 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
BUILD A
CLASSIC TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSE
Jack Sobon. Working from actual plans, shows the
first-time framer how to build a classic hall-and-parlor home. Includes
finding a site, creating a plan, selecting species, hewing and milling,
assembling frame, and more. 8-1/2 x 11, 208p, photos & line illustrations,
1993.
B8412 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $28.95
THE CRAFT
OF MODULAR POST & BEAM: Building Log & Timber Homes Affordably
James Mitchell. This master builder takes you step-by-step
through the entire process. Covers everything from basic to advanced
post and beam design, to using joinery templates and all aspects of building
with logs and timbers. Find out how you can assemble all the components
pieces, even before you own the land, cost-savings through recycled materials,
Mitchell's innovative, resource-efficient infill technique, and more.
A comprehensive "how-to" handbook. 8-1/4 x 10-1/4, 416p, 840+ b&w photos
+ drawings, 1984, 1997.
C1318 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
TREEHOUSES
& PLAYHOUSES YOU CAN BUILD
David & Jeanie Stiles. Shows older children
and adults how to build creative treehouses and playhouses, with or without
actual trees. 30 unique projects include a Hobbit Treehouse, a Pirate
Playhouse, a tree perch, a zip line, a drawbridge, a stealth fighter, an
alligator slide, and more. Includes step-by-step instructions, material
lists, safety tips, and info on building accessories. A book that
"shows the average 'do-it-yourself family how to easily and affordably
bring such structures to life using their own hands in their own backyards."
8-1/2 x 11, 144p, 30 color photos, plans, 2006.
T7800 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $23.95
TREE HOUSES
YOU CAN ACTUALLY BUILD: A Weekend Project Book
David & Jeanie Stiles. A practical “how-to,”
do-it-yourself guide to designing and building a tree house. Explains
basic building procedures through clear, simple instructions and non-technical
line drawings that illustrate every step. Outlines five basic designs
adaptable to virtually any set of conditions. Includes: shingled
tree house; pine log tree house; sunburst tree house, and; more.
A great resource packed full of ideas and tips for the whole family. 8-1/2
x 10-3/4, 128p, color photos, line drawings, 1998.
T2732 paperback ..........US $18.00 CAN $22.95
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