Products Guide
The projects on an acreage never seem to end. You probably feel like you're always moving dirt or gravel, mending fences, cleaning out horse stalls, clearing brush, or simply trying to keep up with the mowing.
What's your favorite tool? Tell us about products on the Machinery & Equipment forum, and hear suggestions from others. Plus, talk about maintenance and other product picks.
When living in the country, a chain saw can be one of the most useful tools to have on hand. Whether you find yourself needing to cut some firewood, clear a trail, or clean out branches, a chain saw can prove invaluable.
Do you have a section of land on your acreage in need of some contouring? Maybe it's a gravel driveway you want to smooth out or some dirt in your lawn you want to landscape. A box scraper implement for your tractor could be the answer. Most tractor manufacturers make a box scraper, and this tool can ease an often-difficult task.
From horses and goats to deer and raccoons, electric fencing contains and deters animals.
This past September, Living the Country Life magazine teamed up with the editors of Successful Farming magazine, our sister publication, to complete the most exhaustive evaluation of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles ever conducted.
Try an alternative method of heating your space this winter. Waste oil and mixed-fuel burners use cheap, accessible fuels to create a warm workshop.
For acreage owners, the compact tractor is a compromise between a riding lawn mower and a large tractor. It's small enough to be manageable, yet it packs enough power to tackle many of the chores around your property.
These skid steer loaders are compact enough to get around easily, but powerful enough to support a whole range of attachments. Know what to look for in these adaptable machines before you purchase one for your acreage.
Congratulations! You finally made that move to the country. If you are lucky, your property has outbuildings to handle your outsized storage need; if not, it's time to go shed shopping.
A chain saw can be one of the most useful tools to have around if you live in the country. It is also one of the most dangerous.
Sure, four-wheelers are fun to drive, but the right attachments can turn your ATV into a custom workhorse.
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Cool Country Tools
A look at tools, equipment and products made for life in the country
