DO IT YOURSELF

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This versatile electric tractor is a super DIY project.
Use recycled or ready-made cabinets and shelves to create this cozy, sunny spot.

Making a bamboo flute does not require expensive materials or tools.

Here's how to turn your flock's extra eggs into a whole new generation of omelet providers, including detailed diagrams, temperature, humidity, movement and ten tips.


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This build-it-yourself outdoor furnace keeps the dirt, soot, smoke and firewood outside. Includes a materials list and 29 pages of building instructions and diagrams.


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Assemble this wood gas generator from recycled water heaters. Convert an internal combustion engine (100-cubic-inch or greater displacement) into your own home energy system or use the generator to run a truck. Plans include materials list, step-by-step instructions and black-and-white photos. Advanced mechanical and metalworking skills recommended.


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