For some people, homesteading is scary. You have to deal with animals, plants, and a whole new different lifestyle. Well, one thing I’m learning to overcome is the fear of trimming my goats’ hooves. ...
How to Build a Desk for $20 (Bonus: 5 Cheap DIY Desk Plans & Ideas)
Do you work from home? Are you in need of space to pay bills, grade papers, or to do basic paperwork?Well, if so, then you need a desk. But they can be so expensive to purchase, and if they aren’t, ...
How to Milk a Goat in 10 Easy Steps (and How to Properly Store the Milk)
Why did you invest in goats? Was it to clear your land, to have as a pet, to use as a meat source, or to raise as a dairy source? Well, for me, it was for many of the reasons I just mentioned. I ...
How to Build a Goat Shed with a Loft Bed for Almost $0
My husband and I had made the decision to branch out from chickens and buy our first goat. Obviously, we were a little green about the whole thing because we only purchased one (and 1 goat quickly ...
How to Clean Your Wood Stove and the Chimney Properly in 11 Steps
It was a cold spring night when a lot of noise made its way into our home. There was the clanging of metal and the sound of drills busy at work. Finally, you could hear a lot of grunting from what ...
37 Free DIY Duck House / Coop Plans & Ideas that You Can Easily Build
Have you ever considered raising your own ducks? They are very entertaining creatures that lay large eggs and are also a good meat source too. But if you decide to raise ducks, then you have to build ...
How to Hand Wash Your Clothes in 9 Easy Steps and Get Better Results
About 2 years ago, I gave up my washer and dryer for a whole year. I was trying to figure out what type of homesteading was right for me, and I desperately needed to save money too. You see, we ...
10 Common Rabbit Diseases, Illnesses, & Ailments (and How to Treat Them)
Rabbits are one of the smallest yet steady meat sources you can have on a homestead. They also are a very healthy meat source as they are all white meat. However, in my time of raising rabbits (and ...
30 Adorable DIY Bird Bath Ideas That Are Easy and Fun to Build
Did you know that bird baths have multiple uses? The first use might seem a little obvious considering it is called a bird bath. But I actually use my bird baths as an open feeder for my bees as ...