Wooden furniture and tools are absolute treasures around the homestead. They're often works of art in their own right, and with proper care, they can become heirlooms that last several ...
How to Make a DIY Rag Rug from Bedsheets and Fabric Scraps
Do you have old sheets that are wearing thin? Or fabric yardage lying around that you'll never turn into clothing? Maybe you just finished a quilting project, and you have piles of scraps ...
How to Weave an Elegant Living Fence or Tunnel with Tree Cuttings
If you're looking for an environmentally friendly, low-cost, and beautiful way to cordon off a section of land or create a lattice tunnel to grow pole beans or vine fruits on, we have a clever idea ...
How to Build a Cheap and Sturdy Earthbag Dome House
Knowing how to build a variety of different shelters is an invaluable skill to have. An earthbag dome house can be put together cheaply, quickly, and easily, and is ideal for any climate. Read on to ...
2 Burlap Planters You Can Easily Make at Home for Free
Growing your own food and medicine doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor! In fact, you can upcycle a ton of materials into effective containers for vegetables, fruits, and herbs. In this ...
How to Repurpose Building Materials to Save Money and Time
There are always a lot of jobs to do on the homestead that require materials that can be expensive. To make things easier, it is a good idea to save as many materials as you can to use for future ...
How to Find or Start a Crafting Group for Friendship and Fun
Crafting is about being creative and making practical or beautiful things. Though it can be a solo project, it’s nice to have a group of people who share your passion so you can talk about your ...
15 Adorable Houseplant and Flower Crochet Patterns
We all know that crochet is a fun way to make clothes, but there's a way to combine your love of gardening and crochet. You can crochet houseplants and flowers for an impossible-to-kill piece of home ...
How to Make a Sewing Area When Space is Limited
Sewing can help boost our mood and allows us to express our creative side. It's also an essential part of self-sufficiency. But not everyone has a spare room to turn into a sewing area. Many of us ...