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From Field to Tree: How To Make A Gourd Birdhouse

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You can attract purple martins, swallows and more with simple, homegrown birdhouses. Here's how to craft your own gourd birdhouse.

Restoring A Salvaged Farmhouse Sink (Video)

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If you have an opportunity to salvage an old farmhouse sink, you can follow these four simple steps to spruce it up and keep it from a landfill.

Recipe: Make Savory Homemade Crackers From Scratch

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This recipe for homemade crackers makes crunchy, cheesy snacks that go great with soups and salads. (It's pretty easy to make, too!)

How To Darn Socks, Sweaters & More To Extend Your Clothing’s Life

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Repairing threadbare—or downright holey—clothing items can help save money and the planet. Here's how to darn socks (and other clothes) for extended wear.

Make A DIY Artificial Tree For Pond Fish Habitat (Video)

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Create fish habitat with a few inexpensive supplies! Just submerge this artificial tree in a farm pond to provide space for smaller fish to live and thrive.

Now’s The Time To Clean Up Bluebird Boxes, Other Birdhouses

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Late fall is perfect for removing old nest material from bluebird boxes and performing general maintenance to prepare birdhouses for spring.

DIY Herbal Gifts For The Holidays (Video)

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Share your herbs with loved ones this holiday season by making DIY herbal gifts. In this video, learn to craft infusions, body care products and fragrances!

Make Your Own Pain-Relieving Herbal Salve

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Whether you're at home or on the go, this simple herbal salve will bring topical relief with just three ingredients—lavender, white willow bark and cayenne pepper!

How To Make Paper From Milkweed Fiber

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After the season's bees and butterflies have gone, why not transform those dried-up milkweed stalks into handmade paper? Here's how to make some of your own.

How To Make Your Own Herbal Lip Balm

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This DIY calendula herbal lip balm is easy to make and will nourish your lips during the harsh cold of the upcoming winter months.

DIY 5-Gallon Bucket Cold Frame Project

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Learn to make a cold frame from a common 5-gallon bucket with this project, excerpted from Chris Peterson's "The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book."

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