What kind of Axe do you have? Have you ever asked the guy at Home depot where you can find a full-peeling fawn-foot before?? I bet our founding fathers knew these names like we know, Craftsman, Matco, Snap On, Harbor Freight. If you’ve ever done any serious work with an axe you know […]
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Heated Dog House DIY Project
How about a heated dog house DIY? I know, it’s early to talk about the Winter, but it will be here before we know it. We saw this idea for a heated dog house and wanted to share. For many, the idea of keeping your dog outside in it’s dog house in the coldest part of […]
DIY Entryway Upgrade!
We came across this stunning DIY project for an entryway upgrade and thought we’d share it with all of you. The steps are not as detailed as most of us would like, but at least you get the jist. If you’d like to see the projects step by step directions click here If you take […]
Canning crushed tomatoes is twice the fun!
Are you a fan of crushed tomatoes? Well we sure are, and if you’re canning tomatoes this year we thought you might like two different recipes your family is sure to like. One is a Mexican style, perfect for all those yummy recipes that require a little bit of spice and the other is […]
diy bookcase project you can do in a couple of days
HERE’S A WEEKEND DIY PROJECT FOR YOU We love DIY projects. We came across this and thought it might be suited for a quick surprise gift for that someone special or an easy upgrade to turn a ho-hum space into something special. This one seems pretty easy and looks like you could really make this […]
How to Build a Shipping Container Cabin
Shipping containers are being used all over the world as an alternative way to build a structure, in this case a home. Could you live in a shipping container if it turned out like this one? Take a look at this comprehensive 17 step process and let us know. Disclaimer: I am not a professional […]
How And Why To Plant Fruit Trees In The Fall
Do you love the idea of picking fresh fruit from your own backyard trees? Well if you do, This article well be very helpful. My uncles place has Peach, Pear, Cherry and Apple trees from the previous owners and he just can’t thank them enough. Nothing beats the taste of fresh picked cherries! For those […]
Goat Coats
Does your dog have it’s own home or stay indoors in the winter months? How about your cat? It seems domesticated goats in the colder areas of the country might need some extra padding to keep warm since they can’t really move to a warmer location. We don’t raise goats, yet, but when I […]
How To Make Homemade Insecticidal Soap Concentrate
Looking for a natural way to manage an aphid problem on your veggies, plants or trees? How about soap, Insecticidal soap that is. Here are the directions: HOMEMADE INSECTICIDAL SOAP CONCENTRATE: 1/4 cup grated soap (I use Fels-Naptha, but Ivory or other real soap – see above – will work) 4 cups hot water Stir […]
20 Unusual Furniture Hacks
What do they call it when you take something and use it in a different way? Some call it a “Hack”. Here at LPC we love a good repurpose project or “upcycle” idea. Whatever you choose to call it, here are some really “out of the box” ideas. This frig/cooler might be kind of oversized, […]