Homesteading

Testing Your Drinking Water: When and How to Test Your Water When and How to Test Your Water We would like to think that all water is safe for us to drink, but evidence shows otherwise. For the last few years, we’ve watched the disaster in Flint, Michigan where residents …

How Much Should You Plant To Provide A Year’s Worth of Food Homesteading was once a way of life; gardening wasn’t a hobby, it was how you fed yourself and your family throughout the year. Your survival rested on your ability to grow crops, save seeds and preserve the harvest. …

9 Creative Chicken Coop Designs 9 Creative Chicken Coop Designs Raising backyard chickens is growing in popularity. More and more people are venturing into the work of chicken raising. Your chicken coop doesn’t have to be a boring shed! There is no reason that your chicken coop cannot express your …

16 Uses for Honey You Never Thought Of Trying 16 Uses for Honey You Never Thought Of Trying Honey has been revered for thousands of years. We know that ancient Egyptians valued honey. The famous Cleopatra soaked in honey and milk baths. Over the years, people have found uses for …

13 Top Amish Recipes You Will Love! 13 Amish Recipes You Will Love! Amish recipes are some of the best. They’re wholesome, easy to make and fill up your belly. The Amish are known for their resourcefulness and ability to save money, so these recipes won’t break the bank. These …

20 Ways To Keep Your Fruits and Veggies Fresh For Longer 20 Ways To Keep Your Fruits and Veggies Fresh For Longer Groceries, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, can run a family hundreds of dollars each month. The last thing you want to do, after spending all that money, is …

Top 3 Amazon Backyard Guest House or Cabin Kits Top 3 Amazon Backyard Guest House or Cabin Kits / Imagies via amazon.com With the cost of renting and buying apartments rising everyday alongside the cost of living, it is no surprise that many people are interested in having their own …

16 Surprising Uses for Coconut Oil It’s about time for a coconut oil revolution. From skin care to healthy snacks and beyond, this miracle substance can improve your life in so many ways. This superfood has a bevy of fatty acids and positive compounds to keep you feeling fresh, healthy, and …

WD-40: Not Just for That Squeaky Door It’s not often that one gets into a conversation about that can of WD-40 that you have sitting up on a shelf in your garage or kicking around in a junk drawer in your house. Because, really, what do you use it for? …

15 Homemade Stoves: Stay Warm the Creative Way 15 Homemade Stoves: Stay Warm the Creative Way In the realm of alternative heating solutions, homemade wood stoves and heaters offer creative and sustainable options for those seeking warmth while minimizing their carbon footprint. From repurposing everyday items to constructing intricate designs, …

A Simple Guide to Taking Care of Your Chickens This Winter A Simple Guide to Taking Care of Your Chickens This Winter Winter is upon us. Most of the United States is deep into winter, struggling with freezing temperatures and snow. Winter makes taking care of chickens a bit trickier. …

18 Rubber Band Uses To Help With Everyday Life The simple rubber band has to be one of those nifty little items that costs next to nothing and yet has so many uses. i always keep a bag of them in my draw just in case i need them. You already know …