What better reason to get outside and enjoy your surroundings this season than with a mission to create your own holiday wreath? It’s a great way to welcome guests this busy time of year. And enlisting the help of family and friends makes it an even more pleasurable...
Home Improvement
How to Build Your Own Root Cellar
Keep your harvest fresh without refrigerators and eat better for less
Dimmer Switch Know-How
LED lights can be dimmed, here’s how to do it yourself
DIY Fireplace Mantel
How to make a rustic, floating mantel in 6 easy steps
Build Your Cabin
How to build your own cabin in the woods
Old-House Energy Upgrades
Four ways to spend less money heating your old, cold home
How to Build Your Own Solar Food Dryer
Preserve fruits and vegetables without electricity
An Off-Grid Muskoka Cottage Built from Scratch
and By: Fran Smelko This fall, we received an excited email from a new subscriber, Fran Smelko. We love fan mail from our community and the stories that readers share with us about how Harrowsmith inspired projects big and small. Whether you attempt Signe Langford’s...
How and Why To Split Firewood
The pros and cons of investing in a wood splitter
Why We Love Hand Planes
Discover the beauty and versatility of hand planes in woodworking.
How to Build a Pergola
Discover how to build a long-lasting pergola with guidance from expert handyman Steve Maxwell.
How to Create a Cleaner & Greener Home
Learn how to create a cleaner and greener home without breaking the bank. Small changes can make a big difference in saving the environment.
One Simple Trick to Make Your Deck Look Great
How to add bull nose profile to your deck, and use a router to create a rounded profile to make it look really nice depending on which router you use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzWiSh68Vfg
Care & Maintenance For Outdoor Wood
How to stain, paint, oil and seal outdoor decks, porches, chairs, fences, siding and windows
How to Build a Potting Bench
Simple plans for a DIY work bench you can use for all of your home and garden projects