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Farm, Homestead & DIY
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items Diy? Hobby farm or planning on homesteading? Here is some of the best books and products to guide you through your farming and gardening journey. Great Tiny Home & Cottage Ideas found here!
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Food Preservation and Prep
Building
Crafting & Handmade
Maintenance & Tools
Books & Guides
Food Preservation and Prep
Works excellent, and one of the original dehydrators capable of drying food with destroying the living enzymes within the food that aid digestion. A huge plus if you are interested in quality.
Excalibur 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator
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The author takes you through all steps of wild/garden food prep, from harvest to preservation. Multiple techniques including dehydrating, etc… great way to easily preserve what you are growing or gathering.
Making & Using Dried Foods book by Phyllis Hobson
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Building
Toughest drill/driver I've ever owned. If you want something to last, look no further.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (2-Tool) with 2 Batteries 3697-22
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Excellent miter saw with a 70° radius for complex trim cuts- you can't beat this saw for what it offers!
RIDGID 15 Amp Corded 12 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw with 70 Deg. Miter Capacity and LED Cut Line Indicator R4222
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Great spreader, not expensive and a handy tool for maintenance outside.
Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Push Broadcast Spreader Holds up to 5,000 sq. ft. for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt 76121-3
Absolute must for a homeowner/homesteader. You will use a ladder like this almost daily, I've had mine for years.
Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder (10 ft. Reach Height) with 250 lb. Load Capacity Type I Duty Rating FS106
If you have animals, you WILL be fixing a fence or installing more at some point. Get yourself one of these, you're going to need it.
Everbilt 3 in. x 9 in. x 24 in. Metal Fence Post Driver 901147EB
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Crafting & Handmade
This book has a lot of dying artisan information in it. Handmade items for everyday living, from a completely different time. Old things lasted longer. Keep them alive by learning from this book.
Traditional English country crafts and... book by Andy Pittaway
Maintenance & Tools
Great product! I've been using this same kit for 10 years. Cleans well and quick, all you need is a sturdy power drill.
SootEater Rotary Chimney Cleaning Kit
For water carrying- DON'T drill holes in it and use it for a planter. Stainless is better than galvanized which are the cheaper option. Less chance of rust, and the galvanized coating on other buckets will leach with constant use.
AmeriHome Large Stainless Steel Bucket Set, 4.22 gal., 3 pc.
Books & Guides
Great read, full of excellent ideas and examples for simple, rustic living. Gain inspiration for that tiny home or cottage, and learn how to make it last!
Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways|Paperback
If you're dealing with small space or acreage and you want to monetize it, this book is for you. How to make money off of your hobby farm or mini homestead, whether you are gardening, raising livestock, or hand-making farm crafts. Turn an acre into a...
One Acre and Security book
Excellent reference book, setup like a farm dictionary or encyclopedia. Everything from goat care to making salves and holiday decor ideas. Plenty of info on gardening, preserving food, building ideas and general care of farm property. Highly recomme...
Country Wisdom & Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land
Metal fabrication is highly useful in a farm environment, no matter how modernized the farm. This book has mostly a wealth of classical metal working farm info, i.e. blacksmithing, etc. and incudes many diagrams and sketches to walk you through these...
Farm Mechanics: The Collector's 1922 Edition|Paperback
This book is full of ideas that will benefit your farm or diy projects. Book nooks to playhouses and many other helpful builds, you might really like this if you're on a small budget or just like to keep things simple.
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