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 ...
100 Backyard Pond Ideas to Inspire Your Garden Transformation
You look out your kitchen window into your backyard and although it's nice, it is not exactly amazing. It's missing a little something-something to give it that extra special look. But what could ...
20 Clever Uses for Dish Soap Other Than to Wash Dishes
Dish soap is great for...well, obviously, for washing dishes. But did you know there are many other ingenious uses for dish soap around your homestead, many of which extend beyond the kitchen sink, ...
16 Lovely Backyard Granny Pod Ideas for At-Home Senior Care
Sending grandma and grandpa to an aged care facility isn't easy. There's so much to think about when picking the care home, the distance, the finances, the company, their reputation, and whether they ...
The 19 Best Patio Plants to Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space
Patios aren't just a transition from the indoors to the outdoors. They're a part of the house, an outdoor living area where we have drinks, eat meals with friends and family, and read good books. One ...