Basic Construction Techniques for Houses and Small Buildings Simply Explained
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Basic Construction Techniques for Houses and Small Buildings Simply Explained is a great manual for the new builder.  I like it because it easily explains how to build things in simple language.

It has helped me tremendously in my desire to build my own homestead.  By following traditional building methods my outbuildings go up easier, faster, are stronger, and work better.

A I work on the land, I continually have the need to build things.  Since I am not a builder by trade, sometimes I need some advice on how to do what I want.

Basic Construction Techniques for Houses and Small Buildings Simply Explained is that adviser.