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Outdoor Projects
Build Your Cabin
How to build your own cabin in the woods
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
How to Build a Pergola
Discover how to build a long-lasting pergola with guidance from expert handyman Steve Maxwell.
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
How to Cut a Tree Properly
How to turn trees into fuel the right way
Creative Outdoor Lighting
Danielle French talks about how subtle lighting sets just the right for dining al fresco
Avoid the #1 Deck Mistake
If you want to build a great deck, don't do what most builders do. Too many decks are fastened incorrectly, and most decks drive people crazy with maintenance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQP0cgv_Lj0 Avoid all these problems with my video ebook Love Your Deck....
DIY Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist
8 essential tips for all walk-behind mowers
Make a Nesting Box for Eastern Bluebirds
Easy-to-build nesting boxes will attract these beautiful songbirds and support their population growth
Get Primed for Easier Water Pump Priming
A hassle-free way to get your seasonal water system working again in spring