Spike Carlsen built a tree house at the age of 8 and has been swinging a hammer ever since. He worked as a carpenter and contractor for 15 years, then as an editor with The Family Handyman — the world’s leading DIY magazine — for another 15. He’s the author of the award-winning A Splintered History of Wood, Woodworking FAQ, and The Backyard Homestead of Building Projects. He’s written for Men’s Health, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, American Woodworker, and other publications and has appeared on HGTV, Modern Marvels, and CBS’s The Early Show. He and his wife, Kat, divide their time between their home in Stillwater, Minnesota, and their cabin on Lake Superior.
"Master carpenter Spike Carlsen shares 76 plans for making a
self-sufficient life easier and better organized."
"Whether you are raising livestock or just a small bed of herbs,
there are plenty of useful projects in this collection. ...This
well-balanced book fits very nicely into the series, and the
projects are accessible to homesteaders of all levels. A great
purchase."
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