Want to strike fear in the heart of someone? Just mention the word "ticks." These arachnids carry different diseases that affect both animals and humans, and some of the diseases can make you really ...
8 Tips for Dealing with Bedbugs
Not gonna lie here: bedbugs are absolutely horrible to contend with. They're insidious and take a lot of diligent attention to get rid of. If burning your house down isn't an option, that's okay: ...
How to Deter and Deal With Clothes Moths
Have you ever taken woolen clothes out of storage for wintertime and discovered that they'd been moth-eaten? If you're anything like me, you've probably offered some pretty colorful profanity in ...
Farm Insurance: What Is It and Why (or When) Do You Need It?
Farm insurance is a type of insurance that protects the owners and their property from various risks, such as fire, theft, or hail damage. These policies are designed to offer protection for all ...
How to Create Your Own Backyard Zen Garden
If you've ever spent time in a Zen garden, you're probably aware of the immense peace they inspire. This isn't surprising, as the key purpose of this type of garden is meditation and tranquility. Dry ...
6 Homestead Edit Tips to Makeover and Maintain an Elegant Homestead
In an article about the highly ornamental Patina Farm, one of the owners of that gorgeous place said their secret was to “edit, edit, edit.” I hadn’t heard that term applied to a farm before. So, I ...
8 Ways to Pretty up Your Porch and Still Use It for Homestead Activities
Porches and homesteading go together like milk and cookies or chips and salsa. They absolutely belong together and for good reason. Historically, porches enjoyed their heyday from 1880-1940. That ...
45 Creative DIY House Number Ideas to Spruce Up Your Entrance
Is your front entrance looking a little... sad? A little... run down? Don't worry, it happens! Luckily, I know just the thing that can add that extra bit of flair and really change the appearance of ...
38 Dollar Store Organization Ideas That Won’t Break Your Budget
Is your house getting a little... out of control? You open your cupboard under the sink just to have all the cleaning sprays come tumbling down? You just can't ever seem to find a hair elastic when ...