by Aaron Esch | Aug 11, 2025 | Barn Plans DIYer
STOP Wood WARPING Before It Happens Warped lumber can ruin your projects and waste money – and nothing’s more frustrating than discovering your perfectly straight boards have turned into pretzels! The key to preventing warping is proper storage that...
by Aaron Esch | Aug 4, 2025 | Barn Plans DIYer
Using local lumber for barn construction is a practical way to save money without sacrificing durability. By sourcing wood from nearby sawmills or even your own property, you can reduce material costs, avoid high transportation fees, and support your community....
by Aaron Esch | Jul 25, 2025 | Barn Plans DIYer
When building a barn, garage, or barndominium, choosing the right joinery method for your timber frame is a big decision. At BarnGeek, we believe that both traditional mortise and tenon joinery and modern steel plate connectors offer good solutions in the right...
by Aaron Esch | Jul 14, 2025 | Barn Plans DIYer
When hiring a barn contractor, the right choice can save you time, money, and stress. Here’s a quick guide to ensure your project runs smoothly and meets safety and quality standards: Credentials Matter: Verify the contractor’s licensing, bonding, and...
by Aaron Esch | Jun 30, 2025 | Barn Plans DIYer
Starting a barn wedding venue business can be a profitable way to turn your property into a sought-after event space. Here’s what you need to know: Demand is high: In 2022, 20% of U.S. weddings (about 480,000) were held at farm or barn venues, driven by couples...
by barngeekthe | Sep 12, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek, How To Build A Barn, Uncategorized, Youtube tutorials
Question: Aaron- 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? Mark Response: Hi Mark, Yes, if you got a local portable sawmill to come in and...
by barngeekthe | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
We’re thrilled to share a heartfelt message from one of our dedicated BarnGeek community members, Ed Edgell. It has been nearly five years since Ed last reached out to us, and he has some exciting news—he’s ready to build another barn! Ed, a career firefighter,...
by Aaron Esch | Jun 19, 2024 | Raising Chickens, Chicken Coop Projects, Homesteading
You can build this hen house with these free chicken coop plans. It is easy to do. All you need is some rough cut lumber, a hammer, nails, and a circular saw. You can even build one with regular dimensional lumber from your local lumber yard. I built one like this for...
by Isabelle Esch | Jun 18, 2024 | Homesteading, Raising Chickens
In may of 2024 my husband and I decided to purchase an incubator in the hopes of hatching some cute silkie chicks for our son to enjoy. We bought eggs from local breeders to hatch along with sticking some layer mixes from our own farm in. As a busy family with my...
by Aaron Esch | Jun 18, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek
Question asked in the BarnGeeks Facebook Group 4/21/24 Does anybody have any recommendations of the best exterior coating for a 40×60 gambrel? Unfortunately the wood is not rough cut so it won’t absorb as well as all of the beams and the frame. I used iron...
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