Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 6

Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 6

by | Apr 22, 2015 | Buildin' or Makin'

Watch episode 12 of The Farm Hand’s Companions Show right here, and read the extra information in the corresponding post that follows below A few “finishing touches” are all that’s left on this pole barn before I can gather up my tools, move in, and start usin’ it as...
Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 5

Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 5

by | Nov 24, 2014 | Buildin' or Makin'

Watch the tin roof and rough-cut pine walls going up on the pole barn workshop in episode 11 of The Farm Hand’s Companions Show right here, or read the corresponding post that follows below A nice little coverin’With boards and some tin,Will protect my tools wellBut...
Building a Small Chicken House

Building a Small Chicken House

by | Aug 27, 2014 | Buildin' or Makin'

Watch “There’s No Shame in a Half-rotten Log” – Episode 10 of The Farm Hand’s Companions Show right here, or read the corresponding post that follows below Funny thing ‘bout logs half rotten,I can’t put into words:The pleasure they’ll provide me,Whilst...
Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 4

Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 4

by | May 23, 2014 | Buildin' or Makin'

NOTE: Throughout the history of mankind, people engaging in any type of farm work have done so at their own risk. The following video and article depicts elements of danger that are quite obvious to all viewers blessed with common sense, and is not intended to be used...
Planting Heirloom Apple Trees

Planting Heirloom Apple Trees

by | Nov 7, 2013 | Gardenin' n' Orchards

Watch the planting of heirloom apples in episode 7 of The Farm Hand’s Companions Show right here, or read the corresponding post that follows below My wife’s great uncle had many apple trees on his North Carolina property. Though almost 90 years old, he walked...
Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 2

Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 2

by | Oct 4, 2013 | Buildin' or Makin'

NOTE: Throughout the history of mankind, people engaging in any type of farm work have done so at their own risk. The following video and article depicts elements of danger that are quite obvious to all viewers blessed with common sense, and is not intended to be used...
Making Automatic Chicken Waterers

Making Automatic Chicken Waterers

by | Jul 23, 2013 | Buildin' or Makin'

Same old story; happens countless times on a farm. You have a need for something, no desire to run to town and get it … and an irresistible urge to NOT spend money. At the moment, I’m in the process of building the outbuildings on my new farm and moving toward some...
Homemade Lumber on the Small Farm

Homemade Lumber on the Small Farm

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Buildin' or Makin'

Take a look at a simple way to turn timber into lumber … in episode 5 of The Farm Hand’s Companions Show right here, or read the post that follows below There are two basic ways that lumber can be made: sawing or splitting. But successful lumber splitting...
Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 1

Building an Old-Fashioned Pole Barn, Part 1

by | Apr 21, 2013 | Buildin' or Makin'

Watch the “groundbreaking” for my new workshop … literally … in episode 4 of The Farm Hand’s Companions Show right here, or read the post that follows below A barn is typically the first outbuilding to go up on a farm. My old barn back in Tennessee served...