Hello, This is a letter to the editor of Rural Builder. I read the story in the March 2021 issue about work boots (A Good Pair of Work Boots). It was a good story. I was just wanting to know where a person can get a...
Read MoreBy Alicia Cahill, MWI Components Should You Order Ahead or Buy From Project-to-Project? Especially in this moment in the market, when components are sometimes scarce and always expensive, is it wise to keep a stock of essential...
Read MoreThis is the second Gold Key edition of Rural Builder that I’ve had the privilege to work on. It’s a privilege because I get to work closely with the suppliers and manufacturers who you have chosen through the voting process as...
Read MoreWhen you’re running a farm, protecting your investment into large farm equipment is important. Keeping them in good working condition, including protecting them from the elements saves time fixing and maintaining so you can work...
Read MoreBy Jenn Milner The demand for wider spans brings new challenges to less-experienced builders. While it may be tempting to think “a truss is a truss”, each application has its own nuances and limitations. And in the case of...
Read MoreBy Milwaukee Tool Construction is tough work, but scientists with major tool companies all over the world have been devoting time and resources to making sure “back-breaking” isn’t a literal description. Many tools are labeled...
Read MoreBy Jenn Milner Jacen Schlott of Monaca, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation in 2015. “For my school, that was crazy,” said Schlott. “That paid for one third of it.” At the time, he...
Read MoreThough it looks like farmer’s heaven, there is no farming happening in this stunning gambrel barn in a rural area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 30’ x 80’ barn building has a 15’ lean on each side opening up the first floor for an...
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