When the weather gets cold and the ground is covered in frost, it’s hard to spend time outdoors. So, finding hobbies and activities that keep you busy in the winter months is essential. Knit and ...
How to Make Your Own Shampoo
Those of us who revel in self-sufficiency tend to make self-care a high priority. For example, many of us eat organic food and make our own natural cleaning products. But what about self-care? ...
The Essential Guide to Making an Herbal Salve
Herbalism is one of the most important skills a homesteader can have. The world is full of healing plants, and no matter where you live, it’s likely your patch of land is full of them. When you find a ...
How to Make DIY Rope from Plants
Hey, remember our article on the best plants for making cordage? In that article, we touched upon species you can transform into cords. Now, we're going to teach you exactly how to do it. DIY rope is ...
23 Best Plants for Making Cordage Like Rope, String, and Twine
When was the last time you used string or rope around your homestead? Now, how well do you think you'd fare if you weren't able to pop down to the hardware store to get more? Don't panic: there's an ...
How to Make Reusable Baby Wipes
Most of us are trying hard to reduce our eco footprints by creating less waste. For some, that means keeping reusable personal hygiene items in the house. These might include reusable menstrual ...
5 Steps to Dyeing Yarn Naturally With Plants
You don't need a fancy setup or expensive ingredients to dye yarn with plants effectively. Some of the most common plants around your neighborhood can make a startling array of hues. If you're ...
40 Common Plants You Can Forage to Dye Yarn
You don't have to rely on chemicals to color your textiles when you can simply head out your back door to forage for yarn dye. People have been dyeing yarn and cloth with plants for thousands of ...
How to Make a Broom with Straw or Broomcorn Stalks
You're likely to find a broom in pretty much every home on the planet. Our distant ancestors made brooms to sweep out their cave dwellings, and you can rest assured that castles and manor houses had ...