You've likely used suet in cooking, craft projects, or to feed birds before, but have you ever made it at home? Rendered suet tallow is remarkably versatile around the homestead and easy to make. ...
How to Make Charcoal to Amp Up Your Cooking and Garden
In your quest for self-sufficiency, you need to know how to make charcoal. Charcoal is produced by burning wood and other matter together in a low-oxygen environment. Most people buy their ...
How to Make an Exquisite Pine Needle Basket in 5 Easy Steps
It's said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and humans are certainly an inventive lot. Trees have been some of our greatest resources for tools and crafts (as well as food and medicine) ...
Refurbishing a Stunning Antique Spinning Wheel: Tips and Tricks
A spinning wheel can be an invaluable asset to any homestead. In addition to being able to transform animal-sourced fibers like sheep, alpaca, or goat fleeces into usable fibers, they can also be used ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Making Scented Candles
Scented candles are the perfect way to bring elegance, fragrance, and warmth to your home. But buying candles can be expensive. Who hasn't flipped over a fantastic-smelling candle at some cute ...
8 Exciting Spring Sewing Ideas To Try This Year
Spring is an excellent time for starting new projects and setting goals for the year ahead. It's a busy time for homesteaders, but there are those days when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and ...
6 Essential Blacksmithing Tools to Get You Started
Are you thinking of trying out blacksmithing? If so, you're going to have so much fun! This age-old craft has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years and is an excellent homesteading skill to ...
Blacksmithing for Beginners: Here’s How to Get Started
Blacksmithing has been around since at least 1500 BC and its still going strong today. But because it isn't widely practiced, blacksmithing for beginners can feel like jumping in the deep end of the ...
All About Handspun Yarn and Why Its Best For You and the Planet
Handspun yarn is a traditional fiber crafted from wool. In your journey to self-sufficiency, knowing how to make your own textiles is a killer skill to have. But even if you aren't interested in ...