
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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.