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...
by barngeekthe | Jun 17, 2024 | Testimonials, Your Barn Stories
At BarnGeek, we cherish the stories of our customers who transform our plans into beautiful, functional structures. Today, we’re excited to share the heartfelt journey of a customer who rebuilt a piece of their family history with our 40×60 Gambrel timber frame...
by Aaron Esch | Jun 13, 2024 | Your Barn Stories, Testimonials
We are thrilled to share an inspiring story from one of our Barn Plans Library members. This family embarked on a remarkable journey to transform our BarnGeek 40×50 plan into their dream home. Back in the fall of 2019, they decided to mix a couple of our plans,...
by Isabelle Esch | Jun 7, 2024 | Raising Chickens, Homesteading
What are the best treats for my chickens? What can I safely feed my chickens? Let’s look at some common chicken treats and what makes them good for you (your wallet) and your chickens! 1. Food scraps Low waste, low cost, and tons of fun! What could be better?...
by Aaron Esch | May 31, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek, How To Build A Barn
Full Barn Kits are Back! Have you thought to yourself, “I would sure love to build one of those BarnGeek Barns but I just wish I could get everything I need to build it in one all inclusive kit!” Well, today is your lucky day! We are proud to announce...
by Aaron Esch | Mar 19, 2024 | Barn Plans DIYer, More Barn Designs
Picture This: In the heart of a rolling countryside, nestled among whispering trees and fields of wildflowers, stands a timber frame barn that embodies rustic elegance and timeless charm. Its sturdy wooden beams, weathered by years of standing tall against the...
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