The frame of the barn is now up and welded in place.  Everything is now ready for the covering.

Construction of the Food Web model system has now begun. It's exciting!

Rapidobe is an extremely fast and cheap method of building. It involves putting posts into the ground, attaching a U-shaped bag to them and filling it with any earth available.

Building from scratch is a vast undertaking and can be very daunting. However, take it one step at a time, living in each room as you go. Before you know it, you will have the house you were dreaming of.

If you have bought land with nothing on it, it's a great idea to build yourself a small starter cabin that has nothing to do with your final home design. You can always strip it down and use the materials later, or keep it as a shed.

Wood is a softer material than metal and can handle a lot more hand tools, which are generally cheaper.

Metal is one of those materials that requires specialized tools, mostly electrical. Some are more of a luxury than a necessity, but others are fundamental.

These are the tools you'll need for concrete. Some, like a mixer, are not necessary, but will make a big job easier.

Each building project has its own set of tools that make it easier and more efficient. However, there are some basic tools that every home should own.

Stairs can be made out of metal, wood, concrete, bricks, dirt. Depends on what you want and where you want it.