My husband and I met an amazing family a few years back. Even though all of the kids are grown and now have kids of their own, this family still lives on a huge amount of acreage together. Plus, each ...
Free Firewood: 9 Options for Finding or Harvesting Your Own Firewood
A roaring fire is undeniably cozy. There is something that appeals to our most elemental selves in those dancing flames. But firewood can be incredibly expensive. A few pieces of chopped, seasoned ...
31 Free DIY Playhouse Plans to Build for Your Kids’ Secret Hideaway
Have you ever imagined how cool it would be to have a secret hideaway when you were a kid? Well, guess what, you kids do too. Playhouses can be really fun for kids. They can spend hours playing ...
9 Tips for DIY Bathroom Remodel on a Budget (and 6 Décor Ideas)
We purchased our homestead over half a decade ago. That sounds like a really long time ago. Time has flown. We have gained a ton of knowledge and made a lot of mistakes, too. Our biggest challenge ...
Till vs. No-Till: 6 Reasons I’ve Decided to Go Back to Tilling My Garden
Are you a no-till gardener or do you prefer to till? I’m assuming I might bring on a hefty debate after this post, but that’s okay. About a year ago I shared with you how to start a no-dig garden. ...
Off-Grid Water Systems: 8 Viable Solutions to Bring Water to Your Homestead
Did you know the average person uses around 80-100-gallons of water per day? That is a lot of water! That's why in my article about things you should consider when buying a homestead, water is one of ...
34 Free DIY Swing Set Plans for Your Kids’ Fun Backyard Play Area
As a parent, you must already know that children nowadays don't play outside a lot compared to back in your days. Technology is a huge culprit for this. If your kids use a lot of electronics, ...
40 Free DIY Farmhouse Table Plans to Give a Rustic Feel to Your Dining Room
Farmhouse style decor is hot today. Even people who live in urban areas are decorating their house with this style. It's because the farmhouse style will bring the warm feeling to any home. If you ...
50 Free DIY Picnic Table Plans and Ideas that Will Bring Your Family Together
Back in the fall of 2015, my husband and I made the huge decision to change the path of our family. We decided to homeschool all three of our boys and truly embrace a simpler life which has equated to ...