All DIY and Large Projects Pages (75)

How to Field-Process a Deer

I was raised in a family that processed most of the meat we ate, so when I began hunting deer, it was second nature to process them myself. It’s satisfying to sit down to a meal of venison that I’ve… View »

A Traditional Bowhunting Guide

Traditional bowhunting Bowhunting technology shouldn't supplant patience and concentration. When using traditional bowhunting techniques it is important to use traditional hunting methods to stalk y… View »

Harness Hydroelectric Power for Off-Grid Energy

Generate off-grid electricity from a private stream with a hydroelectric turbine. By Christopher James Marshall Electricity generated from running water can be one of the most affordable off-grid po… View »

Garden Trellis and Bird Feeder

Double-duty project pleases vines, birds and gardeners. Huge patches of 8-foot-high, wild, rough sunflowers grew in the unfarmed areas around us. We delighted in the antics of sunflower-feeding goldf… View »

How to Make Your Property a Bird Sanctuary

Seven years ago I applied for and was awarded by my place here in Florida being declared a Bird Sanctuary as well as a Wildlife Refuse and Monarch Sanctuary. We regularly see 17 varieties of birds an… View »

Craft A Leather Belt

Here’s a notch to add to your belt: Learn basic leatherworking skills to make a sturdy, functional band. Whether you need a place to hang the rodeo buckle you won, or you just want to hold up your… View »

Wildfire Safety: Using Defensible Space to Protect Your Home

By using defensible space, you can build a beautiful, Firewise landscape that will contain wildfire instead of fuel it. Defensible Space You Can Live With Defensible space is just what it sounds lik… View »

Raising Goats for Land Clearing

Raising Goats for Land Clearing One benefit of raising goats is the ease with which they naturally and efficiently clear land. For wooded acreage, goats have tons of utility and are plenty capable o… View »

Best Beginner Tools for the Burgeoning Homesteader

When you and your family decide to move to the country from the big city or a suburb, you want to be as prepared as possible. Living off-grid saves a lot of money and reduces your carbon footprint in… View »

Catch and Keep Wild Bees

Learn how to catch a wild bee swarm and relocate them safely to your hives. You’ll save a bundle of cash by capturing wild bees instead of ordering a package or nuc, plus you’re more likely to get he… View »