DIY Building Projects
Great DIY projects and building plans for anyone who can swing a hammer.
I Built a DIY Solar Panel Generator Trailer for My Homestead
By Kerry W. Mann, Jr., HomesteadHow
We built a portable solar panel trailer and battery bank which we can use as a 115 volt electrical source at any location on our homestead.
Replace Wrapping Paper with a Reusable Alternative
By Danielle Pientka, DIYDanielle.com
Learn how to reduce household waste during holidays replacing wrapping paper and gift bags with a reusable alternative.
Basic Techniques for Shaping Stone by Hand
Story by Brian Post and photos by Tom Hutten
Rock your hardscaping projects by learning how to use the right tools for the job and honing your observational skills.
Dog Kennel Chicken Tractor
Story and photos by Thomas Ruth
Convert a dog pen into a chicken tractor that’s easy to assemble and move, and sturdy enough to keep your flock well-protected.
A Way with Willow: Basket-Materials Farmer Howard Peller’s Handcrafted Willow Structures
By Wendy Gregory
Willow farmer Howard Peller not only grows 100 varieties of willow on his 140-acre farm in Central Ohio, he creates willow play structure installations for nature playscapes, arboretums, and children’s gardens can be found throughout the United States.
6 Upgrades to Make for Life on the Homestead
By Kayla Matthews
Improve your self-reliance and the efficiency of your homestead with these six house and machinery upgrades.
Help Your Customers Do Your Marketing For You
By Norma Vela
Learn how to market your farm and products to reach new customers by harnessing search engines and social media.
Site and Build a Barn Owl Nest Box
By Tom Stephan, Barn Owl Boxes
Learn how you can put a barn owl nesting box on your property to invite these beautiful birds into your backyard for natural rodent control.
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