Indy Farm Life
I bring my Indiana country roots to a variety of practical DIY projects for your home and property. My projects will guide you through maintaining and improving your indoor and outdoor spaces, building furniture and applying hands-on solutions for common household and farm challenges.
Topics: outdoor living structures, outdoor shower installation, electrical smart home, wifi extender installation, home exterior structural repair, garage door installation repair
Projects by Indy Farm Life on Spetz
Each one is a step-by-step guide made from the creator's video: the tools, the materials and every step, with answers to your questions.
- Solid Red Oak Floating Shelves
Build heavy-duty, solid wood floating shelves by planing down rough red oak beams. The shelves are mounted using Shepherd Brackets for a clean, hidden-hardware look, and finished with a dark walnut stain. - Simple Plywood Garage Cabinet
This project demonstrates how to build a simple, durable, and economical cabinet from 3/4" plywood. The method is straightforward, using basic tools like a circular saw and a brad nailer, and is intended for utility… - DIY Fireplace Heat Exchanger
A custom heat exchanger for a 42-inch fireplace, built from 1.5-inch black steel pipe. This system captures wasted heat and uses an inline fan to blow it back into the room, increasing the fireplace's efficiency and… - Installing Perforated Gutter Guards on a Steep Roof
Install perforated aluminum gutter guards on a steep-pitched roof. This video demonstrates a solution that prevents water from overshooting the gutters during heavy rain, a common problem with steep roofs, and includes… - DIY Wooden Farm & ATV Wagon
Build a versatile 4x8 foot wooden wagon on a pre-fabricated steel running gear kit. This project results in a sturdy, all-purpose trailer perfect for hauling tools, materials, or supplies around a farm or large property. - Floating Dock Railing and Gangway
This project demonstrates how to add a custom wooden railing to an existing floating dock and construct a floating gangway to connect it to the shore. - 16x16 Floating Dock Using 55-Gallon Barrels
Build a sturdy 16-foot by 16-foot floating dock for a pond or lake. This project uses pressure-treated lumber for the frame, composite decking for a maintenance-free surface, and twenty 55-gallon plastic barrels for… - DIY Retractable Sun Shade for a Floating Dock
A guide to building a retractable sun shade canopy over a floating dock using chain-link fence top rails as adjustable poles. This project replaces a temporary pop-up tent with a more permanent and user-friendly… - Assembling and Finishing Farmhouse Dining Chairs
This project involves assembling and finishing a set of pre-made, unfinished Parawood dining chairs to match a custom farmhouse table. - DIY Circular Saw Track Guide
Build a simple and inexpensive track saw guide for your circular saw. This jig, made from a single sheet of plywood, allows you to make long, perfectly straight cuts in sheet goods.