Home workshop projects and ingenious inventions are the hallmark of the self-sufficient American lifestyle. Generation after generation of inventive folks have made their homes and farms better places ...

If you have a stack of firewood, grab a couple pieces and a saw and make one of these simple firewood projects. Whether you make coasters, a stool or a shelf, you can create something in just a couple ...

Craft handmade wood trellis ideas and build a multi-purpose garden trellis that serves as a sitting bench and a drying clothesline. Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), ...

Creating an outdoor space that is perfect for you is a lot of fun. Most of us love to sit outside the home, especially in the evening when it's warm and there's beautiful light. However, renovating ...