Top 15 Tools to Hack Your Homestead

Homesteading for 8 years has given me plenty of opportunities to experiment- with different tools, techniques, and processes. I've compiled a list of my favorite tools that have helped me to hack my homestead, making chore time easier and faster. Growing a garden, harvesting food and caring for animals and other livestock doesn't have to FEEL like a chore, so get out there, try some new tools, and have some fun.

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I'm Anne of All Trades. In NASHVILLE, I have a woodworking, blacksmithing and fabrication shop, a selection of furry friends, and an organic farm. Whether you've got the knowledge, tools, time or space to do the things you've always wanted to do, everything is "figureoutable." I became "Anne of All Trades" out of necessity. With no background in farming or making things, I wanted to learn to raise my own food, fix things when they break, and build the things I need. 8 years ago I got my first pet, planted my first seed and picked up my first tool. Get a better roadmap of how to grow deep roots and live the life you want subscribing to this channel and look for NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK!

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[trimbaker]

Hello Anne, George here. Something I learned as a kid and still do, sand the varnish off of tool handles. Varnished handles will cause blisters. I use two parts linseed oil and one part turpentine on my handles instead. The wood lasts way longer and develops a springy-ness over the years. The linseed oil rubs in and does not pull at my skin while I am working hard with the tool. I hope this tip is helpful to you or one of your nice subscribers. Smiling, George.

[job.]

"because chickens suck"
As someone who has about 30-40 chickens at any given time of the year on my farm, I can absolutely attest to that statement. Working on my mobile coop right now! Will have to watch that video for some ideas. Thanks for making great content!

[ChestersdadDave]

The previous owner of my little farm left some tools behind. I didn't know what one of them was until I saw this video - now I know its a broadfork. Thank you, Anne!

[StenEriksson]

When using the torch for weed control you can save a lot of propane by just cooking the weed instead of burning it, just a touch with the flame is usually enough and also reduces the risk of fires.

[doloresreynolds]

As you probably know, those propane flame weeders also work well for doing shoshugibon preservation on wood (raised beds, siding, etc). Wow, I am in love with the tall transplant tool! Thank you.

[daveharrington]

Anne I love you. You are not only an insperation to all young woman in the world but also old geezers' like me. Keep it up

[robertmcevoy]

Anne you have infectious enthusiasm, we love it ! Keep it up, Thank you

[mking]

So glad you didnt quit Ms.
You're great,

[justinfiorini]

Straight to the point and not a lot of fluff perfect.

[kan-zee]

💥⌚️ *TIMESTAMP* ⌚️💥

#1...9:06 Solar powered auto door
#2...8:18 Plastic Storage Bins
#3...7:42 Harvest Basket
#4...6:47 Zip Ties
#5...6:27 Gate Latch 2 way auto closing
#6...5:37 Speed planter
4:50 links to square space site
#7...4:20 Baskets
#8...3:54 Popper Scooper
#9...3:32 Garden Hoe
#10..3:01 Compost Thermometer
#11..2:07 Expandable fruit picker w/ soft catch basket
#12..1:39 Expanding Hoses
#13..1:15 Quick change water hydrant
#14...0:45 Weed torch
#15...0:32 Broadfork
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10 Other items to add are :

1) Buckets w/ Gamma Lids
2) Weedeater & a Scythe
3) Power and Hand Carpentry Tools (cordless tools)
4) Mechanic Tools (for hvy equipment repair and upkeeping)
5) Garden Tools (Shovel, rake, etc )
6) Chain Saw with xtra oil, fuel
7) Fencing Pliers
8) A Good Pocket knife or pocket multitool (leatherman)
9) Sledgehammer & Maul
10) Saw for heavy tree felling & Folding saw
11) Files for Sharpening tool blades
12) Work Bench with Vice
13) Riding lawnmower
14) Tractor w/ attachments like chains, front end loader, rough cut Rotory cutter, Box Blade for leveling out pot holes or snowremoval, post hole digger, backhoe for foundations, and pallet forks, etc .
15) A pickup Truck w/ hitch
16) Dump Trailer for hauling equipment, moving stuff around
17) Backup Fuel and Oil reserves

Enjoy your Day

[_Merica_USA]

Anne is so cool! She had me at blow torch 👍🏼♥️

[blueblur]

This video was all the things we love. Anne Humor, Awesome Tools, and Awesome Advice! Enjoyed it!

[HighlineGuitars]

Your thumbnail had me. The fast presentation kept me watching. The useful content made me give it a thumbs up. And I don't have a homestead!

[neilscole]

Growing up we used those bushel baskets quite a lot for harvesting in our garden. They're great.

[anaphylaxis]

I’m a city dweller, but I love the country and all of the things that you share!
Eta: That planting thing is so cool!

[georgebartholemew]

It's good to see that you are smiling again.

[OvGraphics]

Hello All Anne! Your first item led me to a nearly two hour virtual chase which ended locally at Harbor Freight and the 43 in. Garden Fork with D-Handle. I did my due diligence research and this is the thing I need. And I hope that I NEVER have to use it. But, as you know the SHTF scenario is upon us so I'm getting one as insurance. In the meantime, and while there is gas I have my trusty Honda powered rear tine tiller. However.... I must say THANKEE for getting my humble self in gear. A garden spade of any kind just never occurred to me, even as I knew that I should have *something* in reserve. In the meantime I looked at everything I could find about your two handle gizmonic and various others to include forked spades which brought me to the one I'll purchase tomorrow for $21. It fits my real world loamy clay spring weedy situation perfectly, and for a price that makes sense. Not looking forward to ever having to seriously use it though.

And your ingenious jet powered weenie roaster.... So happens that I have one. It has dealt death and destruction to my back yard fence weeds a couple of times when it just got totally absurd! Massively useful (if gas hoggy) instrument....and the guttural roar it makes will thrill any real boy's ears and heart. Make 'em think about joining the air force! baroooomwhoooosh!!!

Sincerely your bestest fan in Alabam,
Norm

[angelacruz]

I'd add in a subcompact recip saw. My 78yr young mom borrows my makita when she wants to trim her custard apple and sour sop trees or cut out tree roots. I reach for it too when a lopper wont work and i dont exactly need to use a gas chainsaw. Also useful for fencing and trellising.

[yellowmuginc]

A wonderful collection of the most essential things big farm or small!

[scottkeehn]

One of the best homestead hack videos to date! Thanks, Anne!