DIY PROJECT PAGE

If there is one project at the farm that was high on our list of "must-complete" this summer, it was turning the unused space in our garage into a larger, full-functioning small studio apartment. And finally, after a flurry of DIY activity over the last month, we can check it off the list! When we…

The challenge was simple - create an easy-to-build DIY patio table and chair set that is attractive, sturdy, durable, and most importantly - inexpensive! That little challenge was sent in about a month back from Charlie, a long-time follower of our blog from Maine. Charlie had built our 2 x 4 DIY Adirondack Chairs last…

When it comes to creating a great space for potting your favorite flowers and plants, we have you covered with today's project - our DIY potting bench! For starters, this attractive bench is strong, durable and extremely functional. In fact, it's part potting bench, craft table, work bench and storage shelf - all rolled into…

If you are looking to create a coop to raise a few backyard chickens, this DIY small flock chicken coop is the perfect answer. Depending on the breed raised, it has plenty of room for flocks of 6 to 10 chickens. And, it has a lot of options for the backyard chicken owner! With an…

The 2x4 DIY Adirondack Bench - a perfect solution for creating beautiful, comfortable, durable - and most importantly - inexpensive outdoor seating for 2. What better way to shed the winter blues than with a little indoor woodworking project. Especially if it helps to prepare for the upcoming outdoor summer season! The completed 2x4 DIY…

We would be hard pressed to find something that has saved more on our garden budget than our DIY seed starting stand. Flowers and vegetable plants are extremely expensive to purchase. Especially if you are growing a large garden. Or planting a lot of flowers. A few of our ornamental pepper seedlings growing on our…

Where can I find free pallets? And how do I know if a pallet is safe to use? When it comes to the DIY pallet projects we feature on the blog, those two questions always seem to make it into the comment section. And after last week's article on creating a pallet wall (see :…

The look of rustic wood has never been hotter, and with a DIY pallet wall project, you can bring this great look to any part of your home - for free! How about a gorgeous rustic wood look for your bar or game room? Or, perhaps a beautiful vintage wood accent wall for your dining…

One of our biggest challenges at the farm has always been finding a way to create a practical, attractive, and yet still economical DIY greenhouse or hoop house. And with a bit of expansion plans this coming spring on the horizon, we will need on more than ever. (more on those plans in the coming…

When it comes to cordless power tools, there is one tool that stands above all others for me. So much so, that if faced with keeping only one, the choice would be swift and simple. Yes, I certainly would miss my cordless jigsaw and circular saw. A cordless reciprocating saw is pretty darn useful as…

Our shed has arrived - and its time to turn our mini cabin floor plan vision into reality! This past week, our friends at Weaver Barns delivered the shed that will soon become a tiny guest house cabin at the farm. The 10' x 14 'Highland shed served as a display model for the past…

So if you have never heard of a Grain BinZebo - you are about to now! A Grain BinZebo is an outdoor living space constructed from a recycled grain bin or corn crib. Not only do they look incredibly unique, they are an excellent way to re-purpose old farm structures that are no longer in…

It has been exactly one year since we built our DIY Outdoor Chairs at the farm. And all we can say is we wish we had built them 5 years ago! They have simply been the most comfortable and durable chairs we have ever had outdoors at the farm. So much so, that we have…

You might be surprised just how easy it is to install metal panels - and how incredible they can look anywhere in your home! Long gone are the days of using metal for covering only the roof or exterior sides of barns. Now, the clean look of metal can be used all over the home. …

You might be surprised just how inexpensive and simple it is to build homemade concrete countertops! The just poured homemade concrete countertop around the form. We have completed 3 concrete countertop projects in the last 6 years at the farm. Two for outdoor kitchen areas, and one as an interior top for a wine rack.…

Nothing can be more relaxing, inviting and enjoyable than an evening spent outdoors, especially one surrounded by beautiful outdoor lighting. It is amazing how much a little illumination can do to create a whole new feel to your backyard. The LED Edison bulb string lights under the pavilion,. In the past few years, we installed…