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Expand Your Crafting Ability With a Stonemason’s Hammer

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A stonemason's hammer is used for breaking and shaping rock, brick and other hard materials. I didn't realize I needed one until I found a used one for $1.

Make Lumber & Money With a Portable Sawmill

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A portable sawmill can be worth the investment. It can provide a source of wood for your own projects and give you a side business.

8 Tools Every Farmer Needs in the Tractor Toolbox

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Most tractors include a toolbox. Here are some common tools compact and versatile enough to keep you ready for various jobs you might encounter.

Want to Raise Pigs? Here’s What You’ll Need

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Are you considering adding pigs but you're not sure where to start? Here are basic pointers to get your farm and yourself hog-ready.

Learn to Use the Proper Nails for Your Farm Needs

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Nails come in so many varieties, it can be hard to know which kind you need for specific projects. Here are some common types.

An Antique Woodbox Connects Me to My Farm’s Past

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Some 50 years after leaving the farm where it was built, an antique woodbox with a special construction style finally returns home.

Keep Your Farm ATV Alive With These Maintenance Tips

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An all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, can be an essential farm tool, but getting years of use from one requires care and some periodic work.

Fruit Trees Overproducing? These Tips Can Help

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Are your fruit trees producing more fruit than their branches can support? Help protect the trees from damage with these 3 useful tips.

7 Things to Consider When Buying a UTV

Equipment | Farm Management |
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The utility vehicle, or UTV, has benefits for work as well as recreation, but options vary widely by model. Here's what you need to know.

Build Your Own Tools With Welding Skills

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Welding is a useful skill for hobby farmers. You can repair your own equipment and even manufacture custom tools from scratch. Here's an example.

10 Points of Midsummer Lawn Mower Maintenance

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After a couple of consecutive months of service, your lawn mower is probably due for some maintenance. This checklist will help keep your mower in shape.

Getting Attached: 4 Helpful, Unusual Tractor Attachments

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More tractor attachments exist than you could probably ever use, but if one of these fits a job you do a lot, it's worth considering.

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