Do It Yourself
10/12/2009 3:24:34 PM
A would-be composter works up the courage to try to do things right.
10/12/2009 2:19:06 PM
When you build a pole barn, customized design and materials maximize function of your new structure.
10/9/2009 4:53:16 PM
Extend the garden season with a cold frame project and other gardening ideas.
9/22/2009 3:44:51 PM
LeAnna makes her egg money with an Etsy shop.
9/4/2009 3:34:32 PM
Leatherman Super Tool 300 gets KC reminiscing about her first Leatherman Tool.
9/2/2009 10:08:13 AM
Hank reports on cold weather predictions in the 2010 Farmers Almanac
8/11/2009 3:27:34 PM
From bread ovens to utilizing recipes, GRIT readers are a resourceful bunch.
8/11/2009 2:47:52 PM
An easy-to-make chicken brooder for growing chicks has a few other benefits, too.
8/10/2009 3:29:41 PM
Planning and strategy are keys to keeping vermin away.
6/12/2009 3:16:15 PM
This work bench has so many uses for such a simple piece of equipment.
6/12/2009 11:30:01 AM
Observation of farm pond is the key to keeping your water sources in top health.
4/10/2009 3:30:13 PM
Versatile vegetable trellis makes intensive gardening easy.
2/10/2009 11:52:08 AM
Spring brings Dramm’s ColorStorm™ Premium Soaker Hose, a new way of being environmentally friendly.
2/5/2009 5:34:39 PM
Robyn fixes her water problems with a new pump.
2/3/2009 3:48:04 PM
The Year of the Pig; Snapping Turtle Safety; What Is It?; and more.
2/3/2009 2:43:59 PM
In the long run, well-designed and soundly made tools are more effective, pleasant and even safer to use.
2/3/2009 1:46:06 PM
Trading petroleum for muscle will keep you in shape and save you money.
2/2/2009 4:16:55 PM
Keep cutting tools in prime condition with these easy steps.
1/30/2009 4:16:25 PM
These devices will help you diversify your individual trees.
1/30/2009 3:51:05 PM
Graft a few varieties to a single fruit tree and check out new tastes.
1/22/2009 4:39:46 PM
Getting water from the truck to the water tank is difficult when the pump goes out.
1/14/2009 5:42:16 PM
Jenn starts her resolutions with baby steps and the opposite of a to-do list.
12/23/2008 10:36:47 AM
Hank reports on his first use of a cool Ohio-made fire pit.
12/22/2008 11:31:41 AM
Hank reports on an Osage Orange post harvesting expedition.
12/10/2008 3:41:30 PM
How different oils affect homemade soap.
12/4/2008 12:07:42 PM
If you don't want to use it in laundry detergent, simply leave it out.
12/4/2008 11:59:42 AM
Little-known facts about soapmaking and soap usage.
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.
12/2/2008 2:22:56 PM
Check off your holiday list the tool enthusiast who has everything, because the Tradesberry Multi-Tool is just what you’re looking for.
12/2/2008 12:37:08 PM
The saponification process explained.
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.
12/1/2008 3:10:32 PM
A few helpful hints to keep you warm and safe.
12/1/2008 3:02:23 PM
Protect your floor with recycled materials.
10/28/2008 4:58:01 PM
My brother's bachelor party was the perfect time to gather with loved ones and shoot some birds.
10/22/2008 5:44:47 PM
Use lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide to cure your cleaning woes.
10/6/2008 12:04:01 PM
Deckscaping brings the pieces together.
10/2/2008 2:53:51 PM
Build this easy adobe cooker in a weekend.
9/24/2008 2:48:22 PM
Country lifestyle as testament to the importance of knots.
9/24/2008 12:16:36 PM
We’ve picked out 10 of the most versatile knots which will help you handle just about any situation that requires you to fasten two objects together, secure one line to another, or tie a rope to a solid object.
8/22/2008 2:44:40 PM
Build a trellis/bird feeder with a fresh design from the ground up – literally.
8/15/2008 12:05:55 PM
Make soap and laundry detergent at home.
8/6/2008 1:48:40 PM
My friend, and partner in old-truck crime, Aaron sent me an email the other day. The subject line went something like this: “Your New Parts Truck.”
7/25/2008 2:19:43 PM
Treat your plants to a safe transition and extend the growing season.
7/14/2008 11:27:21 AM
In April – I think it was April – I bought another old pickup. My friend Aaron Perry noticed the old International Harvester on an auction bill and told me about it. I was scheduled to be out of town the day of the sale so Aaron bid on my behalf and won the prize for less than half my maximum price.
7/14/2008 9:23:55 AM
Edger and cultivator from Husqvarna provide a new dimension in lawn care.
6/25/2008 2:10:13 PM
For do-it-yourself enthusiasts, the right garden compact tractor brings lawn and landscaping work to a whole new level.
5/6/2008 9:15:02 AM
Toro offers tips to keep that machine in tip-top shape.
4/30/2008 9:08:46 AM
Treat your plants to a safe transition and extend the growing season.
4/24/2008 7:37:50 AM
Groundbreaking project offers new technology to store energy generated by breezes.
3/13/2008 3:27:03 PM
The ram pump can be perfect.
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
Solid braces are the key.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Steam away your aches and pain.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
For the do-it-yourselfer, there are many sources of pre-built saunas.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
From Shaker rounds to ricks, here's how to build a pleasing pile of firewood.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Whether you buy or cut your own, these tips will keep you from getting burned.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Density and heat characteristics of several wood species
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Chain saw safety is no accident.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
During the past year, I have accumulated a number of products that won't fit neatly into a theme-based column in the foreseeable future.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
With this unique design, anyone can keep a few chickens, even in small backyards.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Bring your campfire home.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
These beautiful pools are low-tech, easy to maintain and best of all, only need to be filled once.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The well-anchored tree swing can be a perfect antidote to 10-hour work days, back-to-back deadlines, email on vacation and 24-hour BlackBerry messages.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Maybe it was in the stars for Natalie Koppes to found Breezy Wooden Swings in 2000. And on clear nights, from the vantage of her tree swing under a beautiful old oak, she has the perfect view of them.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Knock out tedious and grungy tasks with gear that really works.
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.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Not your father’s plumber’s torch, today’s handy torches help you melt ice, free rusted bolts and even make a classic crème brûlée.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Finding the machine that's right for you takes a little time but today's options are awesome.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Since hundreds of different tractor models from a score of different manufacturers might find their way to any small farm or acreage, it is imperative to obtain an operator’s manual for your particular machine.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Tractors are inherently dangerous, and accidents involving tractors have claimed thousands of lives and caused many more injuries over the years.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Trailer backing can be one of the more vexing of human activities: More so if someone is watching you and especially so if someone is fussing at you while you try to learn.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
To hitchup, jack the trailer's tongue to the appropriate height (if you have a gooseneck hitch be sure to lower the tailgate on the truck) and slowly back the truck to the trailer (check those mirrors). Once properly oriented, lower the jack, centering the coupler on the ball. With the trailer's tongue fully seated, latch and lock the coupler, connect the safety chains, make the electrical connections, fully raise the jack, close the tailgate if you opened it, and test the lights and brakes to be sure that they all work properly.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
It isn't that we mean to be tool snobs. We just want tools that really work.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
A good trailer can be one of your best assets. But it helps to know a few things first.
11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Trailer hitches come in all sizes and shapes for a variety of applications. However, hitches are classified as either weight-carrying or weight-distributing.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
No longer just a futuristic dream, or an engineering class's group project, robotic lawn mowers have evolved into sophisticated vegetarian pets that are dependable, largely self sufficient, and don't leave any messes to clean up later.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Electric fencing innovations have revolutionized grazing and protection.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Nothing combines nature's beauty and functionality more gracefully than a rustic bentwood trellis in your garden. The natural beauty of bent wood, the texture of the bark and twigs, blend perfectly with growing things.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Dos and Don'ts: Tips from Experts
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
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