Learn how to build an a frame house (complete with a cozy sleeping loft) in this illustrated, step-by-step guide. One of the sturdiest of all structures is the A-frame, whose skeleton consists simply ...

A whimsical icon of American architecture, an A-frame house is exactly what it sounds like: a building constructed in the shape of the letter A. Its steep, gabled roof extends all the way to the ...

The A-frame cabin has been a mainstay of wilderness getaways since the 1930s. Originally designed by modernist architect Rudolph Schindler for what he called an “all-roof” home in Lake Arrowhead, ...

Wood construction of big buildings is catching on just about everywhere for good reasons: wood is renewable. In construction it is light, fast and less expensive than other materials. It's also just ...

Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

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What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...