How to Build a Chicken Coop

With the economy it is today, we need to do all we can to save money. Rearing chickens is an affordable alternative to shopping for eggs and meat. You will need to invest a little to get started, but you can have fresh eggs every day, and a nice chicken dinner once in a while. When selecting chickens, you must decide if you want them to breed or not. If you rely on chickens for meat, be sure to get one rooster per coop. Roosters are territorial and tend to fight other roosters. Required Materials/Tools Sheets of plywood Chicken feeders

How to Build a Pole Barn

Pole barns have been around for centuries, mainly finding use for storing grain and livestock. Solid construction is required to protect against ice, snow, wind and rain. They are often used because of the low cost and ease of repair. When researching the design of your pole barn, you’ll find a variety of wooden and metal pole barn designs. Pick the one you like. Before getting started, you should find a design that suits your needs and keep it with you for reference. Required Tools Lumber for the frame Plywood or steel sheets (for the outside walls and roof) Sledgehammer Shovel Poles Hammer and nails Instructions The first thing that we need to do is come up with a plan. Lay the poles out every 10 feet. Remember, the type of materials used will affect the size of the pole barn. Wood...

How to Make a Laurel Wreath

A laurel wreath is a wreath that is made using the leaves and branches of the bay laurel evergreen tree. Laurel wreaths were popular in Ancient Greece as a sign of status or victory and were often given as an award to winners of the Olympics or to victorious war commanders in the same way that a person would now receive a medal for his / her success. The laurel wreath is still used in some schools today and is often given to a person for completing his / her master’s or honorary degree. A laurel wreath is also the perfect accessory for completing a Greek costume, whether for a party or for a play and it can be used  to accentuate their costumes. If you want a laurel wreath that is 100% authentic then you can make it the way that the Greeks did it by interlocking laurel branches together....