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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Trimming branches from trees leaves you with a slash pile that often needs to be hauled elsewhere. Thin branches that might not be ideal for ...

Are you looking for things to make out of logs and branches? Build log birdhouses by learning how to hollow out a log for a birdhouse. Building bluebird houses from renewable resource materials isn’t ...

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If you have access to a bunch of dry logs, you just need a way to mill them so the wood can be used for a project. John Heisz of I Build It has used an elaborate band saw mill method before, but this ...

You don't have to be an outdoorsy type to appreciate the natural beauty of this wood log wreath. Not only is it lovely — and simple to make — but it also allows you to enjoy rustic elements (minus the ...

An innovative beehive design by Gaia Bees helps fight colony collapse disorder while creating habitats that more closely resemble how bees live in nature. This DIY hive may not be designed for easy ...

Burning wood for heat has several advantages: it's cheap, it burns hot and it's relatively better suited to places that are off-the-grid and rurally located. But some rightly argue that wood-burning ...

During these cold winter months, a lot of folks use things like Duraflame logs for quick and easy fires, but if you'd like to save some money, you can make your own quick-start fire logs out of ...

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