Month: August 2025

By: Rural Living News | August 5, 2025 In an age where minimalist living meets rustic charm, small farmhouses are enjoying a renaissance. Craft-Mart’s 1,065 sq ft “Small Farmhouse” plan …

“Building Your Dream Small Farmhouse: A 10-Step Guide Based on a 1,065 sq ft Plan” Read More

By: Sustainable Living Gazette | August 5, 2025 In an era of rising energy costs and urgent climate action, homeowners and builders are rediscovering the power of passive solar design—homes …

“Building a Year-Round Solar Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Passive Solar Design with Integrated Greenhouse” Read More

By: Structural Carpentry News | August 5, 2025 In timber framing, the king post truss stands out as a model of simplicity, strength, and elegance. Its clean lines and straightforward …

“Timber Triumph: How to Build a King Post Truss, Step by Step” Read More

By: Scandinavian Carpentry Journal | August 5, 2025 In traditional Nordic architecture, the trempelvæg—a shallow knee wall—paired with generous udhængstag (overhanging rays) creates a beautifully proportioned attic space that’s both …

“Framing Excellence: How to Build a Trempel Wall with Extended Eaves” Read More

By: Timber Craft Weekly | August 5, 2025 Good carpentry starts with solid joinery, and nowhere is that more evident than in a king post truss—one of the simplest yet …

“Raising the Roof: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Traditional Wooden King Post Truss” Read More

By Architectural Digest: Build Edition | August 5, 2025 When it comes to timber-framed buildings, the cornice—the transition between wall and roof—can make or break both performance and style. A …

“Crafting the Perfect Eave: A Step-by-Step Guide to Nine Classic Frame-Building Cornices” Read More

By Construction Today | August 5, 2025 When it comes to roofing, the devil is in the details. The junction where roof meets wall—commonly known as the eaves, verge, or …

“Mastering the Eaves: A Step-by-Step Guide to Eight Classic Roof-to-Wall Connections” Read More