Homestead Builder

The classic guide to building cabins and houses from scratch. First published in 1872, this timeless work is packed with handy advice and useful tips that show the best ways to plan and construct dwellings in any location using wood, earth, and gravel. Includes no-nonsense instructions for building: ¿ Log cabins ¿ Fence posts ¿ Slab houses ¿ Gates ¿ Farm houses ¿ Furniture ¿ Cellars Originally written for those fanning out from eastern cities to homestead, The Homestead Builder, Second Edition is a fascinating historical record that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Americana or inclined toward self-sufficiency.