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Discover 50 simple, thrifty, low-tech projects that you can create, even if you're a novice builder!With simple tools and materials and just basic building skills, you can make exactly what you need for all of your backyard and gardening projects, from a tool shed and storage bins to lawn chairs, fences, plant supports, and feeders for your chickens. These sustainable, timeless designs paired with step-by-step instructions and resourceful tips provide a wealth of ideas for a practical and purposeful garden and home.
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I Can Make That!
For the Home
Sawhorse
Carpenter’s Tool Box
Workbench
Basement Closet
Potting Bench
Bootjack
Sawbuck
Fuel Sled
Stovewood Holder
Woodbox
Outdoor Storage Bins
Indoor Storage Bins
Harvest Rack
Solar Dryer
LED Light Plant Stand
Seedling Containers
Porch Chair
Mailbox Holder
Hanging Planters
Macramé Hanger
For the Yard & Garden Handy Box
Tool Shed
Tool Storage
Hose Storage
Cold Frames
Hotbeds
Compost Bins
Compost/Soil Sifters
Plant Protectors
Garden Layout Stakes
Garden Benches
Picnic Bench
Smokehouse
Berry Box
Strawberry Pyramid
Strawberry Barrel
Massive Pots
Plant Supports
Garden Fences
Gates
Stiles
Grapevine Supports
Birdhouses
Bird Feeders
Poultry House
Chicken Feeders
Chicken Waterers
Nests
Egg Candling Light
Incubator
About the author
Storey Publishing, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, specializes in books on natural health and wellness, farming, sustainability, food, gardening, crafts, nature, and children’s activities.
Summary
Simple DIY projects for sustainable living, featuring clever, low-cost, low-tech solutions and repurposed materials for a practical and purposeful garden and home.
