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March 7, 2012   Roundwood Timber Framing  If I'd had Ben Law's book Roundwood Timber Framing back when I was learning how to build in the '60s, I would have been inspired to plant and tend trees suitable for house framing — I could have framed several buildings by now as a result. Such beautiful buildings.

DIY GARDEN Three (Low-Cost) Composters You've no doubt seen these composting drums advertised — and they are high-quality, "last a lifetime" units — but the commercial models usually carry a price tag of $225 or more! That's precisely why Mother's researchers have developed three different build-'em-yourself compost tumblers. Every gardener needs one. DIY CRAFTS Soap Making for the Beginner, Part 1 I have been making soap for years and recently decided to try to develop a recipe for a reliable batch of soap using ingredients I can easily obtain, instead of ordering exotic oils by mail. Easy, clear directions. -Advertisement-

DIY SKILLS Eight Tips for Milling Rough Lumber Transforming a long, gnarly plank of rough lumber into a set of perfectly milled boards is immensely satisfying. Not only do you save money, but you become intimate with the character of every precious piece of wood. Great to know.		DIY HOMESTEAD Build a Pole Barn for Animal Shelter What you really need is 50% confidence that you can do it and 40% knowing where to find the answers before you make the mistakes. The other 10% is a little skill in the use of a hammer and saw. This barn can be built by anyone using the instructions here. I have even included my mistakes so that you will feel free to make your own original mistakes without repeating mine. She makes it easy to do.
DIY KNOW-HOW The Bowline The bowline is always one of the first knots taught. Once learned, it serves as a basis for understanding many other important knots. But surprisingly few people know how to tie it — and even fewer can make reliable use of it in the field. Tie it right.		DIY HOME RENOVATION Install a Beautiful, Affordable Wood Floor Many people who want to install wood floors look exclusively at oak and other hardwoods, but softwoods such as pine and spruce are usually less expensive. Doesn't that look handsome!

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