DIY Building Projects
Great DIY projects and building plans for anyone who can swing a hammer.
Create Living Art with a Succulent Vertical Garden
By Kara Holzmiller, Build. Sow. Grow.
A step by step guide to building your own succulent vertical garden.
Build Your Own Yurt Using Papercrete
By Michael Warren
Papercrete – concrete made with paper – recycles household trash into a durable material that's perfect for heavy-duty DIY projects.
Nourish Your Winter Skin with this Winter Body Oil using a Warm Oil-Infusion Method
By Sarah Hart Morgan
Learn how to formulate a body oil that is nurishing for the winter months and how to infuse your oils with skin loving botanicals using a warm infusion method
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Turning Nettles into Textiles
By Mari Stuart, Make Gather Grow
Anyone – not just textile artists – can learn the fairly straightforward process of extracting fiber from the humble stinging nettle (Urtica dioica).
Building a Front Yard Pond
By Kyle Chandler-Isacksen, Be the Change Project
Build a small garden pond to enjoy the soothing qualities of water and add a diverse habitat for birds, aquatic plants and insects.
How to Build a One Person Hot Tub
By Roy Green
Learn how to build the Furo, a one person hot tub for $100. The article includes step-by-step instructions, information on materials and construction photos. Originally published as "Hot Tub Nirvana for $100" December 1995/January 1996 MOTHER EARTH NEWS.
Purchasing a Used Tractor: A Checklist to Consult Before You Buy
By Monica White
Inspect any tractor that you intend to purchase, even if you feel that you know its history. This checklist covers safety, body, startup and more.
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