DIY Projects & Plans

Roll up your sleeves and build it yourself. Step-by-step plans, materials lists, and instructions for essential homestead infrastructure.

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Step-by-step plans and materials list for an easy-to-move, predator-proof chicken tractor.

Free, easy raised bed plans in cedar. Three sizes, full materials lists, soil recipes, and step by step instructions.

Create a massive, highly efficient composting station out of reclaimed pallets.

A weekend project to start catching and storing rainwater for your garden.

Harness the power of the sun to dehydrate your harvest without using a drop of electricity.

Never carry buckets of water again. Here is how to plumb a reliable, automatic watering system.

Extend your growing season with this easy-to-build, glass-topped cold frame.

Keep your wood dry and seasoned with this simple lean-to wood shed project.