Balsam Farm

by | Jun 7, 2015 | Your Barn Stories

Story of  Balsam Farm in Clare County Michigan by Wayne Jaynes I just purchased a small farm with a 40 by 80 barn in fairly good shape, I plan to repair it and keep it in great shape. I’ve been told that it is best to keep hay in it or it will crumble, is this...

First Timer Gomer Style

by | May 2, 2015 | Chicken Coop Projects

Project by Evan in Gomer, OH I stared at plans on here and looked at everyones coops trying to figure out what direction I wanted to go. I am a woodworker but not a carpenter some of this was new to me but I had lots of barn siding, and rough cut maple so i planned...

The Barn at Shiloh Ridge ranch, Quinlan, TX

by | Jan 9, 2015 | Your Barn Stories

Story by Andy Yates in Texas I found Barngeek web site in the midst of my research to find “the barn” . After retiring in December 2013 I ordered plans for the 30 x 40 gable barn. It took me a while to really commit to getting started as I continued to toy...

Sealing reclaimed barnwood – lead paint

by | Nov 11, 2014 | AskTheBarngeek

Asked by Rohan H from Chicago   Hi Barn Geek, I have a piece of barnwood that i want to use to make a mantel. One side has the nice weathered gray patina. The other side is a mix of gray and slight reddish color. I am assuming the red color is old lead-based...