Barns and Outbuildings: And How to Build Them - Paperback

by Byron D. Halsted (Editor)

A fascinating tribute to the beauty of the farm and the ingenuity of the American farmer

First published in 1881, Barns and Outbuildings presents dozens of practical examples of barns and outbuildings, both large and small, complete with 250 illustrations, floor plans, and building instructions for easy use.

Inside you will find a wealth of design ideas for:

• Chicken coops
• Western cattle barns with covered stalls
• Portable pigpens with self-closing doors
• Dairy, sheep, and horse barns
• Ice houses and spring houses
• Smoke houses
• Granaries
• Dog, bird, and pigeon houses
• And much more!

Also included are tips on how to choose the correct foundation and materials for your structure and how to consider the overall aesthetics of your farm when planning your new building. Combining sturdy practicality with fine craftsmanship, Barns and Outbuildings is an excellent homesteading helper that will engage new audiences, from builders to history buffs to craft lovers.

Back Jacket

A fascinating tribute to the beauty of the farm and the ingenuity of the American farmer First published in 1881, Barns and Outbuildings, Second Edition, presents dozens of practical examples of barns and outbuildings, both large and small, complete with illustrations, floor plans, and building instructions for your easy use. Inside you will find a wealth of design ideas, including: -Western cattle barn with covered cattle stalls -Portable pigpen with self-closing doors -Ice house -Dog house -Smoke houseIncluded are tips on choosing the correct foundation and materials for your particular structure and on how to take into account the overall aesthetics of your farm when planning your new building. Combining sturdy practicality with fine craftsmanship, Barns and Outbuildings, Second Edition provides you with all the information you need in planning your barn or outbuilding.

Author Biography

n/a--previously published in 1881