Every season brings a new set of chores for the homestead. The garden doesn't need as much work as it did in the spring, but that doesn't mean you can finally sit back and work on your knitting. As ...
How to Run Your Home Efficiently on a Generator
Whether you're aiming for off-grid self-sufficiency or prepping for potential disasters, few pieces of equipment are as invaluable as a generator. In this article, we'll discuss details that can ...
12 Invaluable Tips for Aging in Place in Rural Areas
Aging is a reality that almost all of us will have to deal with at some point. While we may be strong and independent now, our bodies—and their changing needs—will need more care and help as time goes ...
How to Identify and Get Rid of Head Lice
Head lice are one of those tricky parts of being a parent. Children play with other children, and one day, they can creep up on you. Even adults can come down with head lice. It’s hard to know how ...
How to Care for Your Wooden Furniture To Make It Last
You can keep your wood furniture in good shape for centuries as long as you know how to care for it properly. I have a 400-year-old wooden table sitting in my studio. Yes, I'm serious. It's a ...
The Secret To Getting Rid of Flies Outside and Inside the Home
We’ve all had those moments when you’re reading a book outside or cooking some dinner, and you hear a buzzing in your ear. You look, and it’s a bunch of flies surrounding you, your plants, or your ...
17 of the Best Plants for Privacy
Want to keep the nosy neighbors, weird watchers and strange lurkers at bay? We've rounded up some of the best plants to help you maintain your privacy. Why? There's nothing quite like enjoying time ...
How to Attract Dragonflies to Your Garden for Pest Control
I have to admit - I’ve always had a bit of a phobia when it comes to dragonflies. There’s just something about these flighted creatures that gives me the heebie-jeebies - I’m not sure exactly ...
9 Steps to Winterize Your Power Tools
We tend to use different tools at different times of the year. After all, we don't have much use for lawnmowers when there's a foot of snow in the yard. When you're putting equipment away for the ...