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If you’re someone who loves to work on puzzles, a DIY puzzle table is just a great hobby to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. A puzzle table, or even a puzzle tray, provides a safe spot for putting together your jigsaw puzzles. There are even puzzle tables that include …

Having a passion for recreational shooting myself, I’ve often encountered the need for a shooting bench. However, I’ve found that many commercially available options can be quite expensive and may not always offer the features I desire. This led me to explore the possibility of crafting my own DIY shooting …

A DIY solar generator is a must-have item for survivalists and the average Joe alike. Situations arise that cause the loss of power, like the recent flooding and fires many parts of the country have been experiencing, and knowing you have an alternative source of electricity will give you peace …

A DIY swimming pool will help you keep cool this summer while leaving some money in your pocket so you can throw a few backyard pool parties. We, like most homeowners, would love to have our own backyard swimming pool, but the high cost of swimming pool hinders us from …

A DIY wall planter is the ideal way to grow fresh food in a small space. These types of wall mounted planters also allow you to plant and grow flowers indoors or outdoors so you can enjoy living color year around. DIY wall planters can be created from a variety …

Are you a DIY enthusiast looking to take your creativity to the next level? Have you ever considered building your own DIY laser cutter or engraver? Laser cutters and engravers have traditionally been expensive machines reserved for industrial use only. However, with the rise of the maker movement, many DIY …

In order to be successful at off-grid living there must be a dependable source of water and the ability to top move that water. A water pump will make moving the life-sustaining water from point A to point B a much easier and quicker. And to stay true to sustainable …

A DIY retaining wall will add value to your property, enhance the appearance of your landscape, and give you more usable space in the landscape. Building a retaining wall is an ideal solution for a landscape that has steep slopes to prevent soil erosion and eliminate the need for mowing. …

A self-sustaining homestead needs at least one cow for milk production. Ideally, several types of cows will be kept on the homestead to provide both dairy and beef. There are many different breeds of cows and knowing the right one(s) to select for your use will depend on the region …

DIY raised garden bed plans will show you how to create a productive garden that won’t create back pain. Growing a vegetable garden the traditional way requires a  lot of bending over, squatting down, and kneeling, but a raised bed garden does not require all of the physical exertion. A …