by barngeekthe | Jul 9, 2026 | AskTheBarngeek, Barndominiums, Financing, Youtube tutorials
Many builders pause projects when lumber prices rise, but buying directly from local sawmills can offer more affordable options. Sawmills provide rough-cut lumber that can be custom cut and often costs less than retail lumber. Research local sources and create a material list to save money while building.
by barngeekthe | Sep 12, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek, How To Build A Barn, Uncategorized, Youtube tutorials
We have a LOT of eastern red cedars, Tulip Poplars, among other species. If I have a local sawmill cut our pieces for us, would you expect a significant savings overall?
by Aaron Esch | Jan 12, 2024 | Youtube tutorials
Hey guys, Barn Geek here. This knee wall is one of those difficult things to translate from plans to real-world scale. That knee wall on the plans looks short, and people might think they won’t have much room. I am approximately 5 foot 10, or 5 foot 8. This is...
by Aaron Esch | Jan 10, 2024 | Youtube tutorials
As you harvest timbers for your barn project you will inevitably encounter a very dangerous situation in the woods called a Spring Pole. There are videos on youtube that discuss spring poles but most of them approach it by using two different cutting techniques. DO...
by Aaron Esch | Jan 5, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek, Youtube tutorials
Hey, folks! Barn Geek here, and in today’s video, we’re tackling the installation of these floor joists. You might remember seeing them in a previous video where we showcased these Cottonwood floor joists. It’s been a couple of weeks since we...
by Aaron Esch | Dec 31, 2023 | Youtube tutorials
In today’s video, we’ll be pouring more concrete piers for the footings of the lean-tos in our Timber Frame Barn project. So, let’s dive into making our own sonotubes using a plastic barrel. A 15-gallon barrel will yield about a 14-inch sonotube. Measure 12 inches for...
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