A rain gauge is a must-have for any homesteader. Whether you are a meteorologist or a gardening enthusiast, a rain gauge accurately records the amount of rain that falls in your garden, orchard, or on ...
Snow Fence: What Is It, How to Utilize It, and How to Build It
Do you live in an area where you receive massive amounts of snow each year? Are you continually being snowed in because every time the plow comes through, snow drifts cover up the area ...
How to Cook on a Wood Stove Just Like Grandma Once Did
When you consider the generations before you, what comes to mind? We probably visualize simpler times, less extravagant living, and old-time materials such as a wood cookstove. When we downsized ...
The Holiday’s Easiest Candy: Peanut Butter Balls in Only 6 Steps
Do you enjoy making candy around the holidays? Although I’m not a huge sweets person, I get more excited than I should when December rolls around because I know everyone is going to pull out their ...
36 Things You Can Make at Home and Sell for Extra Cash
Are you looking for a few ways to make extra income? Have you considered making items and selling them? It can feel overwhelming trying to figure out which avenue to take when trying to generate ...
45 Shipping Container Homes That Are Beautiful and Feel Like Home
Thinking about buying your first home? Or have you been living in the same house for so long you're looking for a change? Did you ever consider that your next home could be in a big metal box? I know ...
How to Render Lard at Home for Cooking or Baking
Have you heard how beneficial pig fat is for you? Well, if you haven’t, let me introduce you to lard. If you render pig fat it turns into a substance known as lard. If the lard comes from a pig ...
When Poultry Predators Attack: Investigation and 11 Prevention Tips
A couple of weeks ago, as I opened the door to my duck shelter, my Pekins rushed to exit with significantly more urgency than usual. After the duck exodus nearly knocked me over, I saw why. A trail of ...
10 Best Battery-Operated Christmas Lights for a Fantastic Festive Display
Battery-operated Christmas lights are perfect decorative features for any home. Whether you want to add a festive feel to your indoor or outdoor living spaces, battery-operated Christmas lights are ...