Arrows break—a lot. Whether you're doing archery practice or actually hunting for food, you're likely to break the heads off them regularly. Fortunately, replacement arrowheads are really easy to ...
How to Build an Outdoor Cob Oven for Under $30
If you're looking for a cheap, easy way to make sure you can cook outdoors, look no further! You can create a basic cob oven for under $30. You just need appropriate outdoor space, some strong hands, ...
How to Make Wool Batting for Quilts, Oven Mitts, and More
When you're making quilts of any kind, size, or shape, you need filler to poof them up. This filling, also known as batting, is the most important part of your quilt "sandwich." It can also get ...
How to Make a Quilt: A Getting Started Guide for Beginners
When it comes to self-sufficiency, keeping warm is a must. Knowing the basics of quilting fabric allows you to make blankets and things like warm outerwear, as well as protective items like oven ...
How to Make Soap from Scratch Using Wood Ash and Fat
There are many things that people don’t necessarily “need” as far as self-sufficiency goes. Soap is not one of them. Knowing how to make soap from scratch with hardwood ash lye and fat might mean the ...
How to Make Bath Bombs with Herbs
If you're as much of a bath fiend as I am, learning how to make bath bombs with herbs is a great way to indulge your bath addiction without breaking the bank.The best part about making your own is ...
Find Healing Through Mandala Meditation with Plants
Plants are wonderful allies to us in countless different ways. They can feed and nourish us, heal illnesses and wounds, and also provide a different kind of healing: that of the spirit. In a time ...
6 Tree Stump Removal Options to Get Rid of Stumps Painlessly
I don’t know if there’s a topic that my husband gets more fired up about than when people leave too-tall stumps after cutting a tree. As somebody who teaches chainsaw operation and forestry ...
How to Save Money by Building with Local Stones
When creating a garden or farm on a budget, it's smart to take advantage of local materials. I’ve built trellises, chicken coops, and mini greenhouses from salvaged materials. Similarly, using local ...