Discover essential tips and insights for starting your homesteading journey. Perfect for beginners looking to embrace self-sufficient living.
Instead of spending an arm and a leg for furniture and household appliances, get crafty. Here are 25 DIY homesteading projects to try.
Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!
A DIY tutorial explaining how to whitewash wood in 4 easy steps. Creating a vintage feel for your home with whitewashing. How to whitewash wood walls.
Do you love how dahlia flowers look but aren't sure what it takes to grow them in your garden? This beginner dahlia planting guide has tips for planting, storing, growing, and how to care for dahlias.
Winterizing your garden includes trimming back some perennials and leaving others until spring. Our experts tell you what to do to ensure success.
Ever wondered where to place your compost bin to get the best results? Choosing the right spot makes all the difference in how fast your compost breaks down, and if it even works at all. Check out all of our tips for success. #GreenLiving #GardenTips #SustainableLiving #Composting101 #homesteading
There’s a reason black is a classic: it’s dark, it’s beautiful, it matches with almost everything. And it’s a great way to add a little contrast, drama and depth to an interior that needs a little extra pizazz. Here are six weekend painting projects that will add a little bit of black — and a whole lot of style — to your home.
Your home can serve as a great investment.
Soil erosion literally means you'll have less land on your homestead or farm. Here's how to stop it rom happening, and how to prevent it in the future.
Fresh mozzarella is one of the quickest and easiest cheeses to make! It only takes about half an hour and you can eat it right away!
Now I know what you’re thinking – chicken coops are for sleeping and egg-laying, not interior decorating! But just because your ladies need a practical home doesn’t mean it can’t also be cute.
This DIY Farmhouse style clothesline is the perfect addition to any homestead or backyard. Follow this easy tutorial to make your own.
Updates: Watch a time lapse tutorial of the process here and see the full room reveal here! Have any plain, flat doors in your house? This tutorial is for you! Here’s what you’ll need for this project (per one standard door): Materials 4×8″ sheet of plywood 1″ Finish nails Wood filler Caulk Paint Tools Miter saw […]
Do you want to start composting but feel overwhelmed? Try these 15 composting tips for beginners and start your compost pile today!
How do you make a regular old hallway into a design showstopper? I'm taking you along for this complete hallway transformation!
Does your new dehydrator confound you? Pick one of these easy, foolproof Dehydrating Projects for Beginners and get started today!
24 different uses for shredded paper ensures your private information doesn't end up in the wrong hands and gives you creative ways to recycle scrap paper.
When I see Wattle fencing, I feel the moist British fog clinging to my skin, and a wistful smile crosses my face. Here's my tutorial for Wattle Fencing!
Save money and live a greener life by learning how you can use a few simple ingredients to easily make homemade dishwasher detergent without borax.
Learning how to store onions includes proper curing which is essential to extending the storage life of an onion.
Removing tree stumps, or getting tree stumps to rot faster than they would naturally, is actually quite simple. By learning how to make a stump rot faster, you can remove tree stumps naturally without resorting
If you're really committed to caring for your chicks, here are 20 things you should seriously consider.
This Indian plum chutney is a delicious sweet and spicy chutney that goes well with a lot of dishes. In this chutney, the sweetness of ripe plums gets deliciously complimented by the warm flavorful Indian spices. It's a vegan and gluten-free recipe that gets ready in just 30 minutes.
Electroculture gardening is all over the place right now, but we're about to dive a bit deeper into the science and how to try it out at home
3 easy knitting projects and patterns for beginner knitters to build their confidence and knitting skills with.
Simple homemade cough syrups and other easy home cough remedies can quickly help both adults and kids stop coughing. They can also ease sore throats and chest inflammation that prolong painful coughs. So at first
You have to try this easy Homemade Lip Balm Recipe. With only three ingredients anyone can make this DIY lip balm. Making lip balm is fun and easy. Homemade Lip Balm is perfect for gifts. Learn how to make lip balm recipe.
Lavender flowers are only around for a short time, but there are plenty of uses for lavender leaves! Learn how to harvest, dry & use them in DIY projects.
This fermented honey garlic is the perfect thing to make to boost your immune system! Both honey and garlic have strong medicinal benefits, so you'll want to have this delicious home remedy on hand for cold and flu season.
Get ready to cluck with delight! Our chicken crochet pattern is here to add a whimsical touch to your crochet collection. Whether you're crafting Easter decorations, farm-themed gifts, or simply want to brighten up your space
Learn all you need to know about how to keep fall mums alive. These fall plants can be the star of your porches, yard, and patio. It just takes a little care to keep them stunning for months.
See how to care for lavender plants this fall to help them survive winter - and to set the stage for healthy, blooming plants next summer!
These family-friendly vegan freezer meals are perfect for making ahead of time for those busy moments! Find ideas for breakfast, dinner, and more. The following quick and easy tomato soup is perfect for freezing!
Sealed concrete floors are a popular flooring solution for residential homes these days, and is something you can definitely do yourself!
How to Use Eggshells in the Garden-Learn the different ways you can use your eggshells to benefit your garden plants and improve your garden soil!
Canning can be an intimidating process at first. But if you follow these easy beginner canning recipes, you’ll be well on your way.
If you have a stove and a pot, you can easily render beef tallow. I'll show you this simple method to make it white and odorless.
Learn how to make ricotta cheese at home in just 5 minutes and never buy it from the store again!
