Author Archives: Lea Terry

Working on a Reclaimed Wood Project? Here’s How to Get Free Pallets!

Working on a Reclaimed Wood Project? Here’s How to Get Free Pallets!

Finding Free Wood Is Easier Than One Might Think! Making projects with reclaimed wood is all the rage these days, and is a trend that’s popular with everyone from DIYers to people interested in going off the grid and those who are passionate about green living and being environmentally friend. One of the big advantages

Here’s How to Decide Which Anvil and Forge to Buy

This Is a Must-Have Guide for Every Blacksmith! Whether you’re a novice or veteran blacksmith, it’s likely important to you that you have the very best tools and equipment. However, with so many choices out there, and so many new ones introduced each year, it can be difficult to decide which ones to invest your

Blacksmithing Basics: How to Make a Flatter

This Is a Tool Every Blacksmith Needs! Whether you’re a novice or veteran blacksmith, you’ll likely have need for a flatter at some point. A flatter is essentially a finishing tool, and is used to smooth out bumps and hammer marks on the finished iron. It’s a rather unusual looking tool, with a square head

(VIDEO) These Shotgun Slugs Are Made From Dumbbells!

We Want to Try These for Ourselves! We just love it when people take something ordinary and use it an unexpected way to make something extraordinary. That’s certainly the case with these dumbbell shotgun slugs, which are certainly one of the most unique gun-related things we’ve ever seen! Gun enthusiasts will definitely love these unusual

Various Ax’s and Their Uses on The Homestead

Don’t Chop Wood Without Reading This First! If you’re a homesteader, you’ll need to learn basic woodsmanship at some point, preferably sooner rather than later. Maybe you just want to chop firewood to heat your home so you and your family stay warm and cozy, or maybe you want to build your own homestead from

This DIY Mouse Trap Really Works!

We’ll Never Use Store-Bought Mouse Traps Again! No one likes having to deal with mice. Not only do they destroy your home and eat your food and possibly your belongings, they can also carry potentially deadly diseases. One or two mice in your home occasionally likely won’t cause that much damage or be too much

Hunting Rifles That Are Easy on the Wallet

These Rifles Will Take Your Hunting to the Next Level! If you’re a serious hunter, you likely use a long-range rifle to help you ensure you get the best possible shot. A high-quality rifle is essential, of course, but not everyone has the money to shell out for a really high-end piece. In fact, many

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