projects

Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 6)

October 17, 2023

With my shed freshly wrapped in siding, it's now time to cut and install rafters. In this video, we measure rafters, determine pitch and cut out notches.

Cool Your Chickens With A DIY Swamp Cooler

July 24, 2023

Hot days can be stressful to a dangerous degree for chickens, so build an inexpensive DIY swamp cooler for the coop to help your birds chill out.

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Video: Building A Platform For A Carry All Frame

July 6, 2023

I picked up a carry all frame some years back, and now's the time to build a platform and put it to use. In this video, I show you how I did this project.

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Video: Build A Simple DIY Bee Stand For Your Hives

June 2, 2023

I'm getting ready for my first year as a beekeeper. My hives are ready, but I'm building this simple, table-style bee stand to keep the boxes off the wet ground.

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Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 3)

April 7, 2023

With the site chosen and base blocks installed, it's time to frame out the foundation and install floor joists for my new farm garden shed.

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Video: Make An Obelisk Trellis From Tree Limbs & Sticks

April 6, 2023

This DIY obelisk trellis is simple to construct and perfect for supporting top-heavy sunflowers, zucchini, morning glories and more.

Raised Beds 101, From Materials To Building & More

March 20, 2023

Raised beds offer growers numerous advantages, but knowing where to start can be challenging. We take a look at common materials and techniques for growing in raised beds.