Corded or Cordless? The Ultimate Debate in Power ToolsNovember 13, 2018
Regarding power tools, don’t assume that the convenience of battery power is the deciding factor. Corded tools have advantages, too.
Manure: Tools, Machines & Ideas for Dealing With ItNovember 6, 2018
With livestock comes manure, sometimes lots of it. Here are hand tools, bigger pieces of equipment and tractor attachments to help manage it.
Make a Raised Garden Bed in 2 to 3 HoursOctober 30, 2018
Follow our instructions to build a simple raised garden bed that you can have ready for spring as well as fall gardening.
What to Look for When Buying a JigsawOctober 30, 2018
As with many power tools, if you’re not familiar with it, you can quickly become overwhelmed by features and terms you don’t understand. Here are the basics about the jigsaw.
C-Clamps and F-Clamps: How They Differ & Why You Need ThemOctober 23, 2018
The mechanisms and strength of these clamps can differ slightly, but each one can help across a broad range of project types.
The Best and Worst Trees for FirewoodOctober 19, 2018
Here’s our guide to help you find firewood for cold winter days and nights that burns the hottest and with fewest sparks.
The Hacksaw: Why Every Farm Should Have OneOctober 16, 2018
Imagine a small tool that can cut through metal using only the power of the human body. Sound useful? Then you need a hacksaw.
4 Uses for Rocks and Stones on Your FarmOctober 9, 2018
Rocks are generally a nuisance on farms, but if you have lots of them around, why not embrace that fact and put them to good use? Here are some ideas.
Livestock Farmers: Stack Hay More Easily With a Hay ElevatorOctober 2, 2018
Even a small farm can go through hundreds of small square hay bales in a season. A hay elevator can save time and effort stacking those bales.
Old Farm Tools Can Be Really Cool … to VisitSeptember 25, 2018
I had great fun looking at hundreds of old tools during a rare, “just for fun” shopping trip to a quirky store in a nearby town, but I left them all there.
