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Types of Farm Fencing: Non-Tension Fences

April 24, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns, Homesteading

Build different types of farm fencing and learn how to make fences out of pipe, cattle panels, and wood for livestock.

Osage Orange Fruiting Tree

November 22, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Learn about the osage orange fruit tree, the tree with small green balls, and its historical uses in fencerow plantings, bow making, fence posts, and firewood.

Creative Coops: Thinking Outside the Box

November 19, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Build creative coops for your flock with these helpful tips on handmade poultry housing.

How to Store Firewood: Try Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Racks

September 28, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

One thing we have in abundance here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina is firewood. Last winter, we noticed that the number of wood piles on our neighbors’ properties increased dramatically.

DIY Mobile Sheep Shelter

August 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Do you really need a barn for small livestock? This was a question I pondered before we acquired sheep.

How to Build a Cattle Panel Hoop House

May 26, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Add to Favorites By Julie Harrell, New York, Zone 5B My cattle panel hoop house is a community gathering place. Recently, my sweet neighbor of almost 20 years and soul …

5 Homestead Fencing Mistakes to Avoid

April 8, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Fences, Sheds & Barns

No matter what project my husband and I decide to tackle, it nearly always comes down to the same thing: homestead fencing. Garden fencing to keep groundhogs and cottontails away from our vegetables.

Cattle Shed Design for a Small Herd

April 7, 2022 · Janet Garman · Fences, Sheds & Barns

The lure of the wide open range and the romance of ranching may entice you to search cattle breeds and cattle shed design ideas.

Do It Yourself Privacy Fence Tips For Success

April 6, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Fences, Sheds & Barns

In suburban settings, a do-it-yourself privacy fence may be necessary to shield and protect you from those who live around you.

How a British Family Constructed Their Own Root Cellar

April 4, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

In Buckinghamshire, England, Ali Freeman and her family, farm an impressive eight acre smallholding with a menagerie of animals and abundant vegetable plots. I went to meet them last August and was very impressed by the root cellar, which they’d built themselves.

DIY Fence Installation: Make Your Fence Hog-Tight

March 30, 2022 · Jd Belanger · Fences, Sheds & Barns

When planning your DIY fence installation, always remember: A good fence should be horse-high, bull-strong, and hog-tight.

Barn Quilts Rekindle Legacies From Past Days

March 21, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Travelers discover many views of interest along highways, including barn quilts. Each mile brings its unique views.

Proper Fence Post Depth to Build Strong Fences

January 24, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Fence post depth, size, and anchoring systems can make or break your fence line. Despite what some people believe, making a long-lasting fence is not always as simple as sinking a post in the ground and moving on to the next post.

The Shocking Truth About Electric Fencing for Sheep

January 18, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

People have mixed feelings about the use of electric fencing for sheep and other livestock. For people unfamiliar with them, the word “electric fence” conjures up images of a well-done corpse hanging off a prison fence.

Is Your Livestock Barn at Risk for Fire?

January 12, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

From 2013 to 2017, 2.7 million animal deaths occurred in 326 livestock barn fires in North America. This number includes 2,600 cows.