The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman
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The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman channel follows the journey of one man and his family as they prepare and build their dream home in eastern Tennessee. As a former fulltime licensed carpenter, the host, Brian Peterson, documents how he and his family undertake this excursion with the intention of being as frugal with their money as possible. Peterson offers construction and life tips on how he and his family are making this dream a reality.

Ep#409 4 years after L4-L5 back surgery. The back surgery that changed my life.
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 138 views · 4 months ago

Eps.#61 I built a 10x10 greenhouse that will withstand a wind storm! With venting transom windows
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 141K views · 4 years ago

Ep#416 The office is now complete. A cozy office for our books and a place to read and write books
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 204 views · 1 month ago

Eps. #1 Introduction to the Tennessee Frugal Craftsman
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 739 views · 4 years ago

Ep#415 The boys' room is done. Handcrafted door, molding, and shelves
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 104 views · 2 months ago

Ep#400 I'm Back! Cutting down a 36 in wide dead pine tree in slow motion.
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 166 views · 7 months ago

Ep#407 Tutorial on skim coating walls to avoid sanding your drywall mud. This gives a perfect finish
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 194 views · 5 months ago

Ep#413 The bonus room is now done, well almost
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 140 views · 3 months ago

Eps#203 Step-by-step instruction on how I mill an 18" pine log on a Woodland Mills HM122 sawmill
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 1.2K views · 3 years ago

Ep#296 L4-L5 Back Surgery update 2 years and counting
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 365 views · 2 years ago

Ep#401 The first bedroom is now complete. Hickory flooring and white trim looks great
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 164 views · 7 months ago

Ep#406 Finished milling my last logs on the HM122 sawmill. I had the largest log ever on the mill.
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 190 views · 6 months ago

Ep#403 Should I remove the Kraft facing and reinstall it? YES! More insulation in the garage.
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 154 views · 6 months ago

Ep#287 I have a floor! Subflooring Pt 1: AdvanTech is an amazing product but takes time to put down
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 632 views · 2 years ago

Ep#372 Houston we have a yard! Rough landscaping sure makes things look different.
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 419 views · 1 year ago

Eps. #4 Preparing a Base for a Woodland Mills HM122 Sawmill
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 1.3K views · 4 years ago

Ep#221 I am an official lumber grader! How to grade your own lumber in TN. Easier than you may think
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 1.4K views · 3 years ago

Eps.#12 Pine logs and bugs!!! A few pointers about milling with a Woodland Mills HM122 sawmill
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 1.6K views · 4 years ago

Ep#222 How the TN Frugal Craftsman relaxes on the job site. You may be surprised!
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 409 views · 3 years ago

Ep#298 Nearly a Disaster: One wrong move and the game is over
The Tennessee Frugal Craftsman · 1.2K views · 2 years ago