- 400 YEARS OF LOG
FENCES
- ART OF NATURAL BUILDING,
THE: Design, Construction, Resources (2/e) �
Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated
- BACKYARD HOMESTEAD
BOOK OF BUILDING PROJECTS, THE
- BARNS, SHEDS AND
OUTBUILDINGS
- BUILD A CLASSIC
TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSE
- BUILDING GREEN: A
Complete Guide to Alternative Building Methods
(New edition)
- BUILDING INSIDE
NATURE'S ENVELOPE
- BUILDING SMALL
BARNS, SHEDS AND SHELTERS
- BUILDING WITH
LOGS
- CABINS: A Guide
to Building Your Own Nature Retreat
- CLASSIC HEWN-LOG
HOUSE, THE
- COMPACT CABINS:
Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less
- COMPLETE GUIDE TO
BUILDING LOG HOMES
- COMPLETE CORDWOOD
DVD
- CORDWOOD BUILDING
- COUNTRY AND
COTTAGE WATER SYSTEMS: A Complete Out-of-the-City
Guide to On-Site Water & Sewage Systems,
including Pumps. Plumbing, Water Purification
& Alternative Toilets
- EARTH PONDS A TO
Z
- EARTH PONDS (Book
& Video)
- EARTH PONDS
SOURCEBOOK (2/e).
- FENCE BIBLE, THE
- FENCES FOR
PASTURES AND GARDENS
- FENCES, GATES AND
BRIDGES
- HOW TO BUILD
SMALL BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS
- HOW TO BUILD YOUR
DREAM CABIN IN THE WOODS
- LANDSCAPING EARTH
PONDS: The Complete Guide
- LITTLE BOOK OF
LOG CABINS
- LOG HOME CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
- LOW-COST POLE
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
- MAKING BETTER BUILDINGS: A
Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for
Homeowners and Contractors
- NATURAL BUILDING COMPANION,
THE: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design
& Construction
- NOTCHES OF ALL
KINDS
- OWNER-BUILT LOG
HOUSE, THE: Living in Harmony with your
Environment (Expanded 2/e)
- RENOVATING BARNS,
SHEDS AND SHELTERS
- ROAD REPAIR
HANDBOOK
- RUSTIC CARPENTRY:
Woodworking with Natural Timber
- RUSTIC
CONSTRUCTION: Making Furniture, Fixtures &
Outdoor Structures Using Bark, Branches &
Slab Lumber
- RUSTIC RETREATS
- SHEDS: The
Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders (3rd
ed.)
- SMALL BARN PLANS
FOR OWNER-BUILDERS
- TIMBER FRAMER'S
WORKSHOP, A: Joinery, Design & Construction of
Traditional Timber Frames (Revised ed.)
- TIMBER-FRAME
HOME, THE
- TIMBER FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
- TIMBER FRAMING
FOR THE REST OF US
- TREEHOUSES &
PLAYHOUSES YOU CAN BUILD
- TREE HOUSES YOU
CAN ACTUALLY BUILD: A Weekend Project Book
- ULTIMATE GUIDE:
Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings (3/e)
- WOODLAND HOUSE,
THE
- WORKSHOPS YOU CAN
BUILD
- 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 $39.95
THE NATURAL BUILDING COMPANION: A
Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design &
Construction (with Instructional DVD)
Jacob Deva Racusin, Ace McArleton. "A
state-of-the-art resource for natural builders."
In this complete reference to natural building
philosophy, design, and technique, the authors walk
builders through planning and design to construction,
offering step-by-step instructions on: siting;
choosing materials; planning for heat and moisture;
developing an integrative design; creating the
foundation, wall system, roof, and floors; selecting
and making plasters and paints; budgeting and project
management, and; more. Contains thorough
coverage of straw bale, straw-clay, woodchip-clay, and
cellulose wall systems - as well as earthen and stone
wall systems. This illustrated reference and
instructional DVD provide a framework for
professionals making the transition from conventional
building, homeowners embarking on their own
construction, or green builders who want comprehensive
guidance on natural-building options. 8 x 10, 448p,
color photos + illustrations, tables, figures, 2012. OVERSIZE. N3394 pb +
DVD..........US $59.95 CAN $82.95
MAKING BETTER BUILDINGS: A
Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for
Homeowners and Contractors
Chris Magwood. Provides the unvarnished facts
about the upsides and downsides of the most widely
discussed sustainable construction materials and
technologies. Drawing on the real-world
experiences of designer/builders, this comparative
guide systematically and comprehensively examines each
approach in terms of: cost, sourcing, labour
intensity, and ease of construction; energy
efficiency, embodied energy, and environmental
impacts; availability/accessibility, and; viable
applications and future potential. A valuable,
current resource that allows an owner or builder to
quickly and objectively compare the merits of each
system for their particular project. 8 x 9-1/4, 464p,
b&w photos + illustrations, figures, tables, 2014.
OVERSIZE.
M7060 paperback..........US $36.95 CAN $39.95
THE ART OF NATURAL BUILDING:
Design, Construction, Resources (2/e) - Completely
Revised, Expanded and Updated
Joseph Kennedy, Michael Smith, Catherine Wanek,
eds.. One of a few resources to introduce the
entire field and scope of natural building.
Fully revised and updated. Offers a complete,
user-friendly introduction for everyone from
do-it-yourselfers to architects and designers.
Features articles from 60 leaders in the field,
covering: the case for building with natural
materials; what you need to know to plan and design
your own natural home; explanations of thirty (30)
versatile materials and techniques, each with an
up-to-date resource list of where to go for further
details and training, and; how these techniques are
being used to address housing crises around the
world. The Art of Natural Building is
�the encyclopedia of natural building.� 8 x 9, 480p,
400+ photos, 2015. OVERSIZE.
A7718 paperback..........US $39.95 CAN $39.95
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 $17.95
THE BACKYARD HOMESTEAD BOOK OF
BUILDING PROJECTS
Spike Carlsen. Contains 76 DIY projects for
practical outdoor items designed to help readers live
more sustainably and independently. Expert
woodworker Carlsen offers clear, simple,
fully-illustrated instructions for everything from
plant supports and a clothesline to a potting bench,
chicken coop, hoop greenhouse, a cold frame, a
beehive, a root cellar, and an outdoor shower.
Includes projects for all aspects of sustainable
living and all skill levels, with a focus on
functionality. A "go-to" resource for
homesteaders, gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor
living enthusiasts. 8-1/2 x 11, 296p, 8-pg color
insert, b&w photos & illustrations throughout,
2014.
B0850 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $32.95
WORKSHOPS YOU CAN BUILD
David and 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
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THE
OWNER-BUILT LOG HOUSE: Living in Harmony with your
Environment (Expanded 2/e)
B. Allan Mackie. A decade ago, the author shared
his experiences nearing completion of his log house, Ardea.
In this new edition, one of the world's foremost
builders of log houses continues his personal journey,
completing Ardea and realizing he had yet to
build the perfect log house. This book provides
a thorough, expert and practical guide to building a
log house and demonstrates that, with the will to
learn, the average person is more than capable of
building a log house. Chapters cover: the
purpose of building a log house; the building tree;
making a set of plans; how long it will take and how
much it will cost ; choosing a site and tools; log
walls; notches; roofs; windows, doors and stairs, and
interior and finishing touches. Includes a new
chapter that covers the building and finishing of two
additional log houses. Over 30 photographs take
the reader carefully through the process of building
the author's main house at Shanty Lake as well as a
new and smaller retirement home in which the author
currently lives. A profusely illustrated book is
both a technical manual and a photo essay. 8-1/2 x 10,
248p, 150+ color photos, illustrations, diagrams
throughout, 2011.
O7907 paperback..........US $29.95 CAN $29.95
THE WOODLAND HOUSE
Ben Law. "Here is a house so
ecologically sound, it breathes in time to the trees
around it" - Kevin McCloud (forward.). 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.
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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
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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
A TIMBER FRAMER'S WORKSHOP: Joinery,
Design & Construction of Traditional Timber
Frames (Revised ed.)
Steve Chappell. "The intent of
this workbook is to outline the fundamental approach,
coupled with concepts of structural design and
joinery, that will allow beginners to develop a
strategy that will make their first timber framing
project a successful one." Revisions feature
updates on the engineering of pegged joinery, expanded
tips and techniques, and over 150 new photographs and
drawings. Includes expanded chapters on:
Structural Design Considerations; Bent Framing and
Joinery Design; Tension Joinery; Roof Framing &
Truss Design; Timber and Wood Technology; Tips and
Techniques; Joinery Details; Timber Frame Plans;
Builders Math & Engineering, and; more. A
valuable, reader-friendly how-to guide for the novice
and anyone interested in the technical aspects of how
to build a traditional timber frame. 8-1/2 x 11, 272p,
500+ photos & illustrations, 1998, 2011.
T900X paperback..........US
$35.00 CAN $46.95
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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title has gone out of print and no copies are
currently available!
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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.
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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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title has gone out of print and will be no longer
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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 $30.95
FENCES FOR PASTURES & GARDENS
Gail Damerow. A practical,
easy-to-use guide to selecting, planning, and building
fences that work, such as: electric, wire, rail,
high-tension, temporary, woven, snow, gates and
trellises. Filled with sound advice, illustrated
directions, and instruction, including pros and cons
of various fence systems. A valuable reference
that "makes fence-building a task that anyone can
tackle with confidence." 8-1/2 x 11, 160p,
illustrations, 1992.
F753X paperback ..........US
$16.95 CAN $21.95
400 YEARS OF LOG FENCES (2/e)
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 six (6) categories of fences,
including fourteen (14) different designs still in use
in Canada, with emphasis on those found in Eastern
Ontario (gravity and supported fences). Part 3
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,
82p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2008, 2010.
Y2002 spiral-bound..........US
$15.00 CAN $15.00
FENCES, GATES & BRIDGES (2/e)
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 $18.95
COUNTRY AND COTTAGE WATER SYSTEMS: A
Complete Out-of-the-City Guide to On-Site Water
& Sewage Systems, including Pumps. Plumbing,
Water Purification & Alternative Toilets
Max Burns. Takes the mystery out
of rural water systems and their components.
Whether planning a new system or updating, expanding
or fixing an existing one, the ideas, the know-how and
the solutions are all here. Includes tips for
do-it-yourselfers, and guidance for those hiring a
professional, on a variety of topics, including:
methods for testing water; making water safe to drink;
choosing the right pump; dealing with environmental
issues and legal concerns; planning a system's
connections; types of wells and how to dig a new one
or revitalize an old one; understanding and installing
waste systems; troubleshooting septic systems; how to
reduce a septic system's footprint; how to build an
outhouse; getting rid of gray water, and; more.
Packed with solid, easy-to-understand advice and
clear, detailed illustrations. From getting
water in to getting waste out, an indispensable guide
will save those who live or spend their leisure time
in rural areas time, money and headaches. 9-1/4 x
11-1/4, 184p, 2-color & 4-color illustrations
throughout, 2010. OVERSIZE.
C2277 hardcover..........US
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LANDSCAPING EARTH PONDS: The Complete
Guide
Tim Matson. Drawing on over 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 $39.95
THE EARTH PONDS SOURCEBOOK: The Pond
Owner's Manual & Resource Guide (2/e)
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.
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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 $25.95
EARTH PONDS: The
Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance,
and Restoration (3/e)
Tim Matson. "There is nothing like a
pond." What else can simultaneously increase
your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational
opportunities, help the environment, and increase the
value of your property? With 75,000 copies sold,
Earth Ponds is the standard resource for
building and maintaining these important and
attractive landscape features. Includes
everything you need to know about your pond, from site
planning to soil sampling to drainage and wildlife
management. ..."The bible of pond-making." 8 x
10, 152p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2012.
E147X paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $23.00
E9019 DVD
video.........US $29.95 CAN $39.95
E5719 book + DVD . ....US $44.95 CAN $53.95
ULTIMATE GUIDE: Barns, Sheds &
Outbuildings (3/e)
The Editors of Creative Homeowner.
Contains the information needed to plan, build, and
finish a utility building. Presents a variety of
buildings, from the simplest garden shed, a backyard
artist's studio to a huge gambrel dairy barn.
Part One begins with design and planning information,
followed by chapters on the basics: building
foundations, framing walls and roofs closing in the
framing, and window installation; basic wiring and
plumbing needs, and; options for interior and exterior
finish work. Part Two presents design concepts
with photographs and detail views of various buildings
that readers can build. A valuable resource for
the do-it-yourselfer. 8-1/2 x 10-7/8, 288p, 975 color
photos & illustrations, 2010.
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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.
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remaining!
S9378 paperback ..........US
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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 $31.95
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
and 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.
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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
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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 twenty (20) projects from barns to sheds and
garages. 8-1/2 x 11, 288p, photos, illustrations,
1992.
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SHEDS: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for
Backyard Builders (3/e, 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.
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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 $18.95
RUSTIC CARPENTRY: Woodworking with Natural
Timber
Paul Hasluck, ed., forward 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 $12.95
RUSTIC CONSTRUCTION: Making
Furniture, Fixtures & Outdoor Structures Using
Bark, Branches & Slab Lumber
W. Ben Hunt. Offers clear and precise
instructions for making attractive "lodge look"
renditions of furniture, lamps, shelves, and other
interior fixtures using slab lumber and objects
found in nature. Outdoor projects include
birdhouses, fences, gates, arbors, road signs,
wayside stands, and even bridges. Updated,
enlarged edition of the original. "...This
book is a must for anyone who is interested in
building with natural materials. It is a great
resource - whether you are a beginning builder or an
accomplished craftsman" - Lang Hornthal,
owner/craftsman, Appalachian Designs. 6 x 9,
86p, line drawings, figures, 1939, 1995.
R5477 paperback..........US
$9.00 CAN $11.95
RUSTIC RETREATS: A Build-It-Yourself Guide
David and Jeanie Stiles. A
do-it-yourself guide to building over twenty
(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. Includes
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 $26.95
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 $26.95
CABINS: A Guide to Building Your Own
Nature Retreat
David and 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
$19.95 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 $16.95 CAN
$24.95
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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 $25.95
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 $8.95
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.
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title has gone out of print and will no longer be
available.
L3381 paperback ..........US
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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
$24.95 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. OVERSIZE.
Sorry,
this title has gone out of print - limited copies
available.
C4869 paperback..........US
$19.95 CAN $26.95
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 (2/e)
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. Brings the latest advances in timber
framing to life with full-color photographs and
rendered drawings - "all the information you need to
join the timber-frame revival." 9 x 11-1/2, 240p, 130
drawings, 145 color photos, 1997.
T1291 hardcover ..........US
$34.95 CAN $46.95
TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION: All About Post
and Beam Building
Jack Sobon, Roger Schroeder. A
practical "how-to" resource for both beginners and
experienced carpenters who want to try this
method. It offers: the basics of timber framing;
how to design for strength and beauty, and; how to
combine modern tools and time-tested methods.
Includes a starter project - how to build a 12 x 16
garden toolshed. Features dozens of
illustrations and photographs that make it all easy to
understand ("easy to follow and well
illustrated). A good reference that both the
beginner and the more experienced builder will
appreciate. 8-1/2 x 11, 208p, b&w illustrations
& photos, 1984.
T3658 paperback ..........US
$19.95 CAN $26.95
BUILD A CLASSIC TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSE
Jack Sobon. From one of the
best-known and distinctive figures in the
timber-framing revival, this book shows the first-time
framer how to build a classic/traditional
"hall-and-parlor" home. The basic house design
is easily adapted to meet different needs. With
step-by-step instructions, Sobon clearly explains the
process from start-to-finish, including: finding the
ideal building site; creating the master plan;
selecting the best tree species; hewing and milling
timbers; assembling the frame; installing wall
sheathing, windows, and doors; designing and finishing
the interior; expanding on the plan, and; more.
Full of practical advice and instruction. A
valuable reference from one of the best in the
business. 8-1/2 x 11, 208p, photos & line
illustrations, 1993.
B8412 paperback ..........US
$21.95 CAN $29.95
TREEHOUSES & PLAYHOUSES YOU CAN BUILD
David and Jeanie Stiles. Shows
older children and adults how to build creative
treehouses and playhouses, with or without actual
trees. Thirty (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 $26.95
TREE HOUSES YOU CAN ACTUALLY BUILD: A
Weekend Project Book
David and 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 (5) 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 $24.95
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