If you’re fortunate enough to find an old axe head laying around, don’t throw it out! Axe restoration is very simple and inexpensive, and they don’t make tools like they used to! So hang on to that axe head and restore it with this simple axe restoration tutorial.
Read MoreLearn how to use a handsaw the correct way. In this post, I’ll teach you the proper body and hand positions to let the tool do the work and you get a perfect cut every time.
Read MoreLearn just how easy it is to press your own apples and make your own homemade apple cider vinegar from just a few simple ingredients.
Read MoreLearn to make delicious farm-to-table recipes like this homemade Thai Curry using the vegetables you have on hand for a complete meal in 20 minutes.
Read MoreI'm constantly on the lookout for ways to make the work I have to do a little easier, more comfortable, or more fun. 8 years into farming, I’ve finally narrowed down my top 15 must-have tools to hack your homestead. Check them out now!
Read MoreIf there’s one thing my Great-Grandma Myrtle knew how to do it was to feed a hungry family on a budget, and this buttermilk fried chicken is proof that frugal food can taste amazing!
Read MoreAll of us have heard about composting. It SOUNDS like a great way to have a lower carbon footprint, to keep your scraps and your kitchen waste out of the landfill... but it’s intimidating. Learn this easy method of backyard composting that gives you finished compost in just 18 days!
Read MoreA hugelkultur garden bed will help you to stop over-watering your garden! When planting a garden, it’s very easy to think our plants need more water than they actually do. But how much water is too much and how much water is too little?
Read MoreMost all gardeners face problems from time to time, whether it’s pests, poor soil, or inadequate watering practices, I’m discussing the top three common garden problems and how to fix them naturally.
Read MoreIt’s not too late to plant some seeds! Here’s a list of all the seeds you can still plant (and harvest) in July, even as late as early September in some areas! Plus many of my helpful gardening tips to grow a reap a bountiful harvest this summer.
Read MoreLearn how easy, inexpensive, and functional dovetail joints are. With nine basic tools and this step by step tutorial, you will be making dovetails like a pro!
Read MoreLearn to make easy and affordable DIY tomato cages, tomato trellises, and all kinds of garden structures using bamboo, and this Japanese lashing technique.
Read MoreBuilding a dutch tool chest is a fantastic exercise in many different kinds of joinery, and gives you a place that you can take an entire furniture building shop’s worth of hand tools on the go. See step by step how I repurpose a bookshelf and turn it into a Dutch-style tool chest.
Read MoreWhether you’ve got that gardening itch to get your fingers in the soil, or you’re wrapping up your gardening year, it’s important to know some basic garden tool maintenance for both the quality and longevity of your tools.
Read MoreOver the years I’ve been asked many times how I make money. The answer is a bit diverse, but ultimately, I’ve always walked into any hobby or project with the mindset that it needs to pay for itself. Learn how to turn your passion into an income!
Read MoreI’ve always been told you can’t plant tomatoes in March. I think that’s great advice, but this year, I wanted to push my limits a little, so I built a couple of raised garden beds with a polycarbonate lid that instantly converts them into cold frames.
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