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These free barn plans will give you free blueprints and layouts so you can build your very own barn. These barns range from the simple and the small to the large and complex so there should be a plan here for your skill set and needs. You'll find free barn plans for both one- and two-story barns here in a variety of sizes from 16x30 all the way up to 40x44. Some of the plans also include guidance on how to add lean-to's, cow stalls, feeding rooms, calf pens, and horse stalls to your barn plan. Want to get the feel of the barn without the actual barn? Here are some free plans to build barn doors for your home. LSU AgCenter LSU AgCenter has this free barn plan that's for a 20x30, two-story barn with a 10-foot wide lean-to. This PDF file shows several drawings of the barn from different perspectives, all with measurements and short descriptions. LSU AgCenter This one-page barn plan is also from LSU AgCenter but it's for a 30x24 bar...

Nobody likes a building project that drags on and on, but for Kevin and Alex Powell the need to get their renovation finished was particularly pressing: The couple and their two young daughters moved into their freshly overhauled home on March 23 2020, or two days before Britain was plunged into its first national lockdown. Being stuck in the house for seven weeks (as well as two subsequent lockdowns) gave the family ample time to appreciate the results of the 14-month, $1 million-plus transformation of their Victorian house in London—from the new home movie theater in the basement, which made endless hours of viewing a lot more luxurious, to the new bedroom suite in the attic which Mr. Powell, an actuary, was able to commandeer as a makeshift office while working from home. But the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions mean that, so far, they have been prevented from showing off their new house to family and friends. "We are really looking forward to finally being able to have a hous...

It's the second major development in Limestone Creek, a historically Black neighborhood, in recent years and comes at a time of surging home prices. JUPITER — Clara Barnes recalls a time when her Limestone Creek neighborhood was mostly woods.   Over the past four decades, Barnes has witnessed significant growth in the community, a historically Black Jupiter neighborhood north of Indiantown Road, including the construction of the Els Center of Excellence for students with autism.   She is preparing for more growth and change as a new residential community is being constructed near her home on Limestone Creek Road. Texas-based builder D.R. Horton is building the Reserve at Jupiter, a neighborhood of 85 single-family houses on 21.1 acres that it purchased in December. Palm Beach County real estate: We're closing in on $500,000 median prices Housing costs rising: PBC housing affordability crisis is getting worse. Is a solution on the way? Can we still afford...

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Ouch! No one likes that first impression when your skin touches the hot seat in your car. If you're lucky, the air conditioner will cool off the inside of your vehicle to a more tolerable level. But what happens to your car during a week's historic high heat levels.   It's all about the fluids, say our friends at  idrivesafely.com . Just like we and our pets need to be hydrated, proper fluid levels keep your car running during these hot Idaho Summer days. When is the last time you looked under the hood of your vehicle? Here's what to look for when you pop the hood: Coolant: This is the big one. If your coolant/antifreeze level is too low, it can cause overheating. Motor oil Transmission fluid Brake fluid Power-steering fluid Windshield wiper fluid Your Car's arteries and veins Belts and hoses in cars/trucks are like the equivalent of arteries and veins in humans. If it's been a while since you or a professional have looked at them, it...

BEACH 1 The Lizard, Cornwall Sleeps 4 Blinking into the sea spray at the southernmost tip of mainland Britain, Longships is a solid, stylish lighthouse keeper's cottage on a spectacular section of the South West Coast Path. Picturesque Kynance Cove is the big-name beach, if you're up for the half-hour cliff hike; closer to home, there's intimate Housel Bay. £591/£1,218; ruralretreats.co.uk 2 Gurnard, Isle of Wight Sleeps 4 A cedar-shingle cabin just footsteps from the water's edge at Gurnard Bay, the Shack is as simple as it is romantic. You get two or three solar-powered hours of lighting a night, and it has a cute galley kitchen, lanterns and cracking views across the Solent. A hammock beckons in the garden, and unlimited wood is supplied

Perhaps because most Blackberry houses are not primary residences, Bell says his on-site clients are usually ready to have fun with their interiors. "The unique beauty of what we provide our clients is the feeling they get when they stay as a guest at Blackberry—but they get to keep it forever," Bell explains. "We reproduce the Farm or Mountain for them with their spin. We call it the 'Blackberry state of mind.'" Engaging regional talent is important to the design team. Bell hires local East Tennessee artisans and makers when he can, from visual artists and furniture makers to ironworkers and cabinetmakers. "We have a millworker here who's as good as someone in New York or Los Angeles," he notes at one point. One project that used several local makers was the Farm home of Shai and Kate Waisman, who worked with the in-house design team. The NYC-based couple first came to Blackberry Farm in 2007 as guests and quickly fell in love with its a...

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Round Out Your Plans Fill in the days between your big adventures with some small mini-excursions to local outdoors attractions and events. July 24 to August 8 Moonlight Madness at Silver Dollar City $47 kids, $74 adults; 9:10 a.m.–10 p.m.; 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy., Branson, Imagine experiencing your favorite thrill ride in the dark as you ride under the moonlight. Take our word for it; it's extra thrilling! We love that Silver Dollar City stays open late during this stretch of summer because less sun means cooler weather and a summer nights vibe that we just can't get enough of. Ongoing Sunset Drive-In Theater 1601 Church St., Aurora Step into the past at one of the handful of drive-in movie theaters left in the state. Open only during the warm months, Sunset Drive-In shows double features every weekend, starting with a more kid-friendly option and followed by something for the older among us. A recent rivalry-themed  lineup included Tom and Jerry and then Godzi...

Are you 'staycationing' in the UK this year? And are you doing so with your pet, perhaps for the first time? You're not alone. Airbnb says searches with its 'allows pets' filter have increased by 65%, searches for gardens and backyards have leapt by 343%, and 'pet-friendly' has become the most searched-for amenity by guests so far this year. Here's what you need to know to ensure a happy time for you and your furry friend. The rules governing foreign travel have been relaxed – the government's Covid green list was extended on 24 June – but many Brits have already decided a UK 'staycation' is a safer bet if they want to guarantee some kind of holiday this summer. After all, uncertainty still surrounds holidays abroad. Portugal was shunted off the green list early in June, and the latest additions to the green list – with the exception of Malta – are on a 'watch list', signalling that they might be moved back to the amber catego...

The UK's most beautiful log cabins offer all the rustic charm and rural scenes we like from our staycations. Nestled in woodlands, fields and by lakes, log cabin breaks are just the answer to getting away from it all for a few days with your nearest and dearest. You'll find that isolated escapes don't get much better than retreating to a secluded log cabin in the UK and some of the best ones around come with private hot tubs, outstanding views and luxury comforts. Wonderful any time of year, holidays at log cabins are ideal in the warmer months when you can make the most of the lush surroundings and scents, while the colder seasons mean inviting wood burners for a cosy atmosphere. When it's safe for us to travel again (self-catering breaks in England are expected to be allowed from April 12th), we'll love nothing more than escaping to a peaceful log cabin to get back to nature and celebrate life getting back to normal. That's why we've selected som...

"There is only one way for a modular project to go right, and a million ways to go wrong." By John E. McNellis, Principal at McNellis Partners, for WOLF STREET: Watch enough construction and it may occur to you that things have scarcely changed since Ramses II's building spree. Yes, we have cranes, forklifts, and electric saws, but so much of building still comes down to backbreaking labor: guys digging ditches, pushing wheelbarrows or swinging hammers. Wed this commonplace observation with our apparent need to disrupt and revolutionize every industry and your offspring is modular construction. What is modular construction? It's a method of construction, not a building type.   It's a matter of  where  rather than  what . Instead of erecting a building on-site, most of a modular structure is built off-site. One assembles everything but a project's foundation, exterior siding and roof in a factory a thousand miles away. It's constructing an apartment b...