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Hardware, Tools and DIY Projects Lists

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Hardware and Tools that we use and recommend for homestead and farm projects and builds.

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Cattle Panel Green House Build

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Great for fencing, gardens, and for building Cattle Panel Greenhouse projects
16 ft. x 50 in. Max 50 Feedlot 10-Line Galvanized Cattle Fence Panel
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Used in Greenhouse build for any part that touches the ground.
2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. #2 Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber
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For building other parts of the greenhouse.
2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. Prime Whitewood Stud
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Worked great for our Cattle Planel greenhouse build.
Affordable Greenhouse 6mil | VEVOR US
 
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You need this to easily secure your greenhouse plastic film in place
VEVOR Wire and Lock Channel
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Prevent tearing of plastic from sharp panel edges
1 in. x 6 ft. Foam Pipe Insulation
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Erifyng 20W Solar Powered Fan for Outside
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Black 12 Inch Folding Shelf Brackets
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Small Portable Heater to help keep the greenhouse warm with thermostat
LifeSmart Deluxe Electric Portable Milkhouse Heater — 5100 BTU, 120 Volts, Model# TFH-201-S

Must Have Tools

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We love our Ryobi power tools and this kits has almost all you need to get started.
ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery, 4.0 Ah Battery, and Charger
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We love this rep[lacement / extra batteries by Vanon. Powerful, rugged and long-lasting!
VANON: P108 - Ryobi Replacement Batteries
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Have used this on many projects and for many years. Great price and has always performed well!
10 in. Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw
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Excellent for more storage in the garage barn, or tall shed!
SafeRacks Overhead Garage Storage Combo Kit, Two 4 ft. x 8 ft.
 
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Sure -- your shoulders will burn but it's a must have tool for all homesteaders
Acorn International Welded wire 30-in Red Steel Post Driver For Garden Fence
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Love this air nailer and stapler.
18 Gauge 2-in-1 Air Nailer/Stapler
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RESTMO Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose
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Easy and Inexpensive Raised Garden Beds

 
19/32 in. D x 5-1/2 in. W x 6 ft. H Cedar Dog-Ear Fence Picket
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#8 x 2 in. Phillips Bugle-Head Coarse Thread Sharp Point Polymer Coated Exterior Screws (1 lb./Pack)
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2 in. x 3 in. x 96 in. Select Whitewood Stud
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Coops, Shelters and More

 
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Roof sheathing choice for coops and shelters. Inexpensive yet durable and easy to work with.
7/16-in x 4-ft x 8-ft OSB Sheathing
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Say no to chicken wire and upgrade your coop for best security against predators.
Acorn International 50-ft x 4-ft 19-Gauge Silver Galvanized Steel Hardware Cloth Rolled Fencing with Mesh Size 1/2-in x 1/2-in
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Pre-primed but more expensive but less work!
LP SmartSide 38 Primed Engineered Panel Siding (0.354-in x 48-in x 96-in)
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Used as walls on our shelters and coops -- looks great and easy to work with and paint.
Plytanium Natural/Rough Sawn Syp Plywood Lap Siding (0.3437-in x 48-in x 96-in)
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Easy to work with and install shingles for your coop and shelter projects.
GAF Royal Sovereign Charcoal 3-tab Roof Shingles
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Roofing underlayment must have for more protection!
Warrior Roofing 36-in x 144-ft 432-sq ft Felt Roof Underlayment
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