Although Magpie Ducks aren’t as well known as Khaki Campbell or Runner Ducks, they are one of my must-have breeds for the homestead. Magpies are excellent producers of meat and eggs, as well as ...
22 Homemade Hand Sanitizers You Can Make Right Now
Desperate times call for desperate measures and that means keeping your hands as clean as possible with a homemade hand sanitizer.Hand sanitizer is not by any means a replacement for washing your ...
13 Ideas to Make an Elegant French Garden
My love of gardening began on a trip to France many years ago. That was the first time I realized that some people treated gardening as a pleasure rather than a chore. The French gardeners I met ...
How to Feed Sheep, What Not to Feed, Cutting Costs, and More
If you’re new to raising sheep, knowing what to feed your flock can be downright overwhelming, and knowing what NOT to feed your flock is vitally important. Like people, sheep don’t require ...
How to Deal with Plant Rust (Fungus) in Your Garden
When you spot something that doesn’t look quite right on your plants, it can be devastating. What the heck is that weird coloring? Is that plant rust?! What do I do!?! Noticing something awry on ...
Seasonal Tax Tips for Homesteaders and Hobby Farmers
It’s that joyful time of year again. No, I’m not talking about chick hatching time or seed catalog time. It’s not time for lambing, nor is it time to harvest the tomatoes. It’s tax ...
10 Best Utility Knives for Everyday Tasks
A utility knife, or box cutter, offers you excellent task functionality. Even though it has a small size, a utility knife can perform big tasks such as cutting thick cardboard, plastic, twine, ...
21 Things to Know Before You Buy an Old Farmhouse
When I first started looking for a homestead, I was looking at lots of old farmhouses. I wanted to restore something with a bit of history. Unfortunately, the reality of buying an old farm was a lot ...
7 Best Scroll Saws to Create Superb Speciality Cuts
Whether you are a toymaker, a wood-crafting artist, a home DIY'er, or a professional carpenter, a scroll saw is an indispensable woodworking tool. Crafting a variety of wood types into intricate ...