Projects – Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:43:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://img.hobbyfarms.com/favicon.ico Projects – Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com 32 32 Protect Wood Utensils With This DIY Spoon Butter Recipe https://www.hobbyfarms.com/protect-wood-utensils-with-this-diy-spoon-butter-recipe/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/protect-wood-utensils-with-this-diy-spoon-butter-recipe/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=115335 Quality natural kitchen tools are a big part of homesteading, so make a batch of spoon butter to maintain and preserve your investments.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/protect-wood-utensils-with-this-diy-spoon-butter-recipe/feed/ 0 Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 7) https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-new-farm-garden-shed-pt-7/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-new-farm-garden-shed-pt-7/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:59 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=114676 My farm garden shed is nearing completion, but before I can put the roof on, I need to install a soffit. Check out the video for a simple jig to help with this step.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-new-farm-garden-shed-pt-7/feed/ 0 Wooden Trailer Needs Rebuilding? Give It A Go https://www.hobbyfarms.com/wooden-trailer-needs-rebuilding-give-it-a-go/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/wooden-trailer-needs-rebuilding-give-it-a-go/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:45 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=114560 Take care of your farm equipment and it will help take care of your farm. My wooden trailer has served faithfully for years, but it's time for a rebuild.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/wooden-trailer-needs-rebuilding-give-it-a-go/feed/ 0 Build A Lean-To Greenhouse To Expand Existing Buildings https://www.hobbyfarms.com/build-a-lean-to-greenhouse-to-expand-existing-buildings/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/build-a-lean-to-greenhouse-to-expand-existing-buildings/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:00:39 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=114364 You can build a lean-to greenhouse onto an existing structure to add to your growing space using these simple-to-follow plans.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/build-a-lean-to-greenhouse-to-expand-existing-buildings/feed/ 0 Best Practices When Installing Tree Trunk Guards For Winter https://www.hobbyfarms.com/best-practices-when-installing-tree-trunk-guards-for-winter/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/best-practices-when-installing-tree-trunk-guards-for-winter/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:19 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=114335 Installing tree trunk guards is an important pre-winter step to protect young trees from hungry critters. Here are some best practices to follow.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/best-practices-when-installing-tree-trunk-guards-for-winter/feed/ 0 Recipe: Infused Apple Pie Whiskey Is A Holiday Treat https://www.hobbyfarms.com/recipe-infused-apple-pie-whiskey-is-a-holiday-treat/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/recipe-infused-apple-pie-whiskey-is-a-holiday-treat/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=114147 This easy apple pie infused whiskey recipe will warm up your after-dinner holiday celebrations, and a bottle makes a special gift, too!

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/recipe-infused-apple-pie-whiskey-is-a-holiday-treat/feed/ 0 Recipe: Make A Fermented Face Mask  https://www.hobbyfarms.com/recipe-make-a-fermented-face-mask/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/recipe-make-a-fermented-face-mask/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=113807 This fermented face mask employs oats, live sauerkraut, raw honey and herbs to create a refreshing face mask tailored to your skin's needs.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/recipe-make-a-fermented-face-mask/feed/ 0 Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 6) https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-new-farm-garden-shed-pt-6/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-new-farm-garden-shed-pt-6/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:00:41 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=113820 With my shed freshly wrapped in siding, it's now time to cut and install rafters. In this video, we measure rafters, determine pitch and cut out notches.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-new-farm-garden-shed-pt-6/feed/ 0 Painting Antiques & Vintage Farmhouse Furniture Pieces https://www.hobbyfarms.com/painting-antiques-vintage-farmhouse-furniture-pieces/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/painting-antiques-vintage-farmhouse-furniture-pieces/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:00:46 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=112740 Change up your farmhouse aesthetic by painting older furniture pieces with a fresh coat of color. Here's how to freshen up furniture the right way.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/painting-antiques-vintage-farmhouse-furniture-pieces/feed/ 0 Video: Building A Platform For A Carry All Frame https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-platform-for-a-carry-all-frame/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/video-building-a-platform-for-a-carry-all-frame/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:42 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=110528 I picked up a carry all frame some years back, and now's the time to build a platform and put it to use. In this video, I show you how I did this project.

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