In the Shop
4/3/2013 11:37:35 AM
Tips on how to fix old engines that have been neglected.
1/31/2013 3:15:14 PM
Farm antiques make great DIY home projects such as turning a cream separator into a lamp base, a galvanized wash tub into a planter, and other farm scraps into nifty and useful items.
10/22/2012 11:27:58 AM
Daniel Olsen talks about how to build a chicken tractor for raising broilers (and laying hens) on pasture.
8/14/2012 9:58:59 AM
Hank reports on the final assembly and installation of his homemade kitchen island.
4/16/2012 1:35:26 PM
At about $50 to build, this movable chicken tractor is durable and about as cheap and simple as they come — and doubles as a cold frame!
1/4/2012 12:41:00 PM
Hank's kitchen project takes an illuminating turn.
12/12/2011 10:15:12 AM
Hank reports on building his kitchen island's cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
12/5/2011 9:51:16 AM
Hank reports on building the drawer boxes for his kitchen island using home grown lumber.
11/28/2011 12:01:01 PM
Hank reports on enclosing the sides and bottom of his kitchen island and converting black walnut logs into planks for its top.
10/7/2011 2:18:35 PM
You can turn waste into fuel with a home biogas digester. This project is quite an undertaking, but the tinkerer at heart will appreciate the challenge.
7/19/2011 4:32:22 PM
Learn to build a chicken feeder, and feed your flock without encouraging mold or supporting the local mouse and starling populations.
2/24/2011 12:01:55 PM
Hank reports some success with revitalizing and repurposing dated kitchen cabinet doors.
1/31/2011 11:04:39 AM
Hank builds a mudroom key cabinet that does more than store keys.
1/24/2011 9:13:02 AM
Hank builds an unlikely but lovely walnut bench.
1/17/2011 9:30:46 AM
Hank reports on his adventures in pantry cabinet making.
10/25/2010 9:49:31 AM
Hank reports on grain bin roof painting using a brand new adjustable stepladder.
2/3/2010 10:39:56 AM
Simple barrel and soaker hose system helps you water your garden and lawn with a rain barrel without spending a lot.
10/9/2009 4:53:16 PM
Extend the garden season with a cold frame project and other gardening ideas.
8/11/2009 2:47:52 PM
An easy-to-make chicken brooder for growing chicks has a few other benefits, too.
6/12/2009 3:16:15 PM
This work bench has so many uses for such a simple piece of equipment.
4/10/2009 3:30:13 PM
Versatile vegetable trellis makes intensive gardening easy.
3/16/2009 4:46:30 PM
Andy offers chainsaw safety tips and the correct method for cutting down trees.
2/2/2009 4:16:55 PM
Keep cutting tools in prime condition with these easy steps.
12/3/2008 3:21:16 PM
Turn household items from duds to suds.
12/3/2008 11:37:11 AM
My first experience sharpening knives with bench stones was easy and effective.
12/1/2008 4:39:30 PM
From websites to addresses, we'll tell you where to go to get some sharpening stones of your own.
12/1/2008 4:08:16 PM
Easy process leads to the finest of edges.
11/28/2008 11:06:05 AM
Protect yourself from electrical outages with the right generator.
10/2/2008 2:58:40 PM
A recipe for bread that can be baked in an outdoor, adobe cooker.
10/2/2008 2:53:51 PM
Build this easy adobe cooker in a weekend.
8/22/2008 2:44:40 PM
Build a trellis/bird feeder with a fresh design from the ground up – literally.
7/25/2008 2:19:43 PM
Treat your plants to a safe transition and extend the growing season.
7/15/2008 11:26:49 AM
Table of comparative decay resistance of the heartwood of some common native species.
4/30/2008 9:08:46 AM
Treat your plants to a safe transition and extend the growing season.
3/13/2008 3:20:41 PM
Indispensable team pulls you through many projects.
3/13/2008 3:13:01 PM
Tree scraps make great birdhouses.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Grow seedlings with this easy-to-build lighted unit.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
With things you can buy at the hardware store and a little assembly, you can have chickens in your backyard.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Take time to build the perfect pad for your pet.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The tools and materials you will need to make a doghouse.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Doghouse building tips from the pros.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
When to use pressure-treated wood.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Repairing those old ladder-back chairs costs a few dollars, takes a couple of hours and connects the craftsperson with a fascinating history.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Cane seating styles.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Cane a chair seat – your hands do most of the work. Here are some items you will need for the project.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Cane work is a form of basketry that has been used in furniture design for hundreds of years. In fact, archeologists have discovered cane seating in ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to 1352 B.C.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
If you get dairy goats, you’ll probably want to build this nifty stanchion to make milking easy for both the milker and the milkee. The stanchion features an adjustable seat for the milker, a platform to raise the goat to a comfortable height and a feed box to keep her content while you milk.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
This easy bentwood trellis will fulfill all your garden trellis needs.