Does it Matter What You Make Grow Boxes or Raised Beds From?
Using raised beds and boxes is a practical way to grow plants and vegetables in your garden. I’ve put a crazy amount of time into …
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Chainsaws Can Start Fires. Here’s How To Stay Safe!
Since their invention in the nineteenth century, chainsaws have revolutionized the way that we cut through wood. They are extremely powerful cutting tools, which take …
The 3 Real Reasons Beekeeper Suits are White
Beekeeper suits are almost always exclusively white. At first, I wasn’t sure why such a fashion statement was being made. So I had to ask …
Do Electric Fences Keep Coyotes Out?
Before we brought in any animals to our backyard homestead, predators were one of our main concerns. We talked about coyotes, neighborhood dogs, racoons, and …
Can a Hand Saw Cut Plywood?
When I’m building something “quick,” it never fails – I need to cut some plywood after I’ve put the power tools away. The first few …
Can a Garden Hose Handle HOT Water?
Growing up in Arizona, I learned quickly that everything gets to be “too hot!” quite quickly. And now that my own kids are learning the …
Can You Sharpen An Axe With A Knife Sharpener?
An axe is an essential piece of homesteading equipment that many people know how to use, but not many people know how to maintain. As …
Can An Axe Be Too Sharp? (What Is Too Much?)
Sharp-edged cutting tools each have their own purpose, and the sharp edge will have a geometry to it that is suitable for the purpose of …
Can Chainsaws Be Stored Vertically?
Chainsaws are an essential tool on many homesteads, and they are generally considered to be rough and ready machines that can take a fair amount …
Can a Circular Saw Cut Tile?
Installing your own tiles can be one of the most satisfying DIY experiences. Cutting the tiles to shape without cracking, chipping, or breaking them is …
Are Old Hand Saws Worth Anything?
Someone recently asked me if old hand saws were worth anything. And while it wasn’t a question I’d have asked, I decided to look into …
Composting Cooked Veggies: The All-Important Do’s and Don’ts
Having our own compost bin has been a great way to put food and other waste to better use – by turning it into rich, …
