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How to Crochet Adult Socks How to Crochet Adult Socks /shutterstock Crocheting is a great hobby that helps you relax and make practical items at the same time. Crocheted goods, like socks and blankets, make fantastic gifts. In wintertime, everyone loves cozy socks, and learning how to crochet adult socks …

9 Ways to Grow More Food Without Spending Money 9 Ways to Grow More Food Without Spending a fortune Gardening saves you money and produces healthy food for your family. The more food you grow, the more money you save, but how can you grow more food without spending more …

12 Ways To Repurpose Tree Stumps and logs If you have had a tree in your garden and have cut it down for what ever reason and unsure what to do with the stumps you have left of that tree as you dont have a log burner or just looking …

11 Places You Can Find Free Land In The USA The Homesteading Act of 1862 granted free tracts of land to would-be farmers, courtesy of the federal government, in an effort to bring settlers to certain areas. While those days are long gone, certain underpopulated states are now extending a …

15 Clever and Surprising Uses for Garlic 15 Clever and Surprising Uses for Garlic When you think of garlic, you probably picture dicing and sautéing the aromatic cloves. Maybe the aroma comes back to you and makes your stomach rumble. Or perhaps you imagine wearing a garlic necklace to repel …

25+ Garden Bed Edging Ideas These simple, attractive borders will keep grass from invading your garden and eliminate the need for edge trimming. We’ll show you lots of option for dividing up your garden such as  metal, paver and stone edgings. Not only do they look great, these borders require …

20 Do It Yourself Nesting Box Ideas The Main reason to have nesting boxes is to make sure that your hens are happy to lay their eggs.The nesting boxes need to be clean an be a place to relax and give them privacy. A properly built nest assures that eggs are kept in …

Bentonite Clay 101 & 12 Uses to Try  Bentonite Clay 101 As we become more in touch with herbal and traditional remedies, we remember that cultures throughout history have used bentonite clay and other clays to help the body get rid of toxins and other uses. Humans aren’t the only …

Growing edible ground covers, such as claytonia Growing edible ground covers, such as claytonia Growing Edible Ground Covers Like Claytonia: The Tasty Secret Weapon for Your Garden! 🌱🍽️ Why Grow Edible Ground Covers? 🤔 Imagine a lush, green carpet in your garden that not only looks beautiful but also serves …

16 Foods Preppers Should Always Keep In Their Pantry 16 Foods Preppers Should Always Keep In Their Pantry It’s impossible to know exactly when a natural disaster will hit or how severe conditions will be. A blizzard or hurricane could knock out the power for several days, make roads impassable, …

Top 10 Cheap & Easy DIY Greenhouses  It’s so tempting to just go and buy a green house these days but just think what you can make with a bit of time and a small budget. The idea of having a greenhouse means you are able to garden all year round, …

Testing Home Canned Jars for Spoilage Testing Home Canned Jars for Spoilage Nothing tastes as good as home canned soups or fresh vegetable from the garden in the middle of the winter. It’s a burst of flavor in your mouth, reminding you of the abundance of the summer. You might …