If you're thinking about cutting your own lumber, getting a personal sawmill might not be your first inclination. They aren't exactly cheap, and they certainly aren't for everyone. But if you have ...

Chip Ashcraft is a graduate from Twin Bridges High School. Even though he has worked in a few other places, from Alaska to California, he realized Montana the best place to live. In 1985, he worked as ...

In this video, we begin our first major project of the year: a cabin extension. We start by cutting and debarking a tree near ...

In this episode, we complete the first floor of our log cabin by carrying up rough-cut floorboards. We use a hand planer to smooth the boards and adjust their edges to minimize gaps. To improve heat ...