Ready to build your own lean-to shed? In Part 1 of this full DIY series, we start from the ground up - laying out the footprint, pouring the foundation, and cutting the first boards. Whether it’s ...

Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s a reflection of your personality and style. But building your dream home can be costly and the price of house framing, which on average is $25,000 but ...

The Shelter Institute's timber frame classes are sold out for 2026 due to rising interest in self-building homes.

A whimsical icon of American architecture, an A-frame house is exactly what it sounds like: a building constructed in the shape of the letter A. Its steep, gabled roof extends all the way to the ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...