Has your bookshelf exploded on to your floor? Does it span across your desk, into makeshift milk crate bookcases, and occupy every corner of your house not filled with furniture? Well…you are not ...
Infusion, Decoction, or Tincture? Which Herbal Preparations to Use for Different Plant Parts
If you're new to making your own plant-based medicine, you may feel a bit confused or overwhelmed by the various terms out there. Sure, there's a lot to know in terms of botany and whatnot, but also ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Turning Wool Into Yarn
Sheep are among the most versatile livestock to raise, but many homesteaders don’t take advantage of all their useful qualities. Sheep can be raised for meat, dairy, and as great mowing machines. Then ...
15 Tips and Ideas to Help You Create Decorative Garden Fences
I know fencing is not usually considered a “sexy” topic for gardeners and homesteaders. Often, we just consider them a necessary evil to keep pests like deer and dogs from ruining our beloved plants. ...
How to Create A Multi-Purpose Outbuilding to Make Homesteading Easier
You remember when you got your first round of chickens, fell in love, and had to have more? So, you built a bigger coop, extended the run, and then moved on to ducks, goats, pigs, and more? Okay, ...
31 DIY Clothing Rack Ideas to Conveniently Increase Storage Space
Do you live in a small apartment with no closet? Or maybe you have a closet but it's just not big enough to support your shopping habits? Well, whatever your reason, having more hanging space for your ...
32 DIY Room Dividers to Create Privacy With Stylish Flair
Looking for a way to bring some privacy to space? Maybe you're just tired of your open areas? Or maybe you're just craving a new DIY project for this weekend? Well, whatever your reason, you're sure ...
100 Scrap Wood Projects to Try This Weekend to Showcase your Skill
Does your scrap wood pile just seem to keep getting bigger and bigger? It's not exactly useful to you but you just can't convince yourself to throw it away? If this sounds like you, you're not the ...
8 DIY Garden Arch Plans to Frame Your Beautiful Garden
There are a lot of reasons why you might want to add a garden arch to your garden. The functional purpose: for vegetables such as squash and legumes to have something to climb on as they grow. The ...