The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects

In this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects, expert woodworker Spike Carlsen offers simple, fully illustrated instructions for everything from plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins. Most of the projects are suitable for complete novices, and all use just basic tools and easy-to-find materials. You’ll find techniques to build whatever your outdoor world is missing, with additional tips to live sustainably, happily, and independently. Gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this easy to master collection of projects!