They greet you when you come home. Tails wagging, tongues out, and you know you’re the best part of their day. No, ladies, I’m not referring to your husband. It’s the family dog. They’re man’s best ...
42 Chic and Playful DIY Bookmarks to Mark the Spot
Got a new book you just can't wait to read? Looking for a fun craft idea to do with the kids during the cold winter months? Well in either situation, DIY bookmarks are the answer! Making your own ...
About Plymouth Rock Chickens: A Friendly Bird That Lays 5+ Eggs Per Week
The Plymouth Rock chicken is an exceptionally friendly bird that will make for the perfect barnyard pet with exceptional laying qualities. These birds are arguably one of the most popular breeds in ...
How to Create a Potager Garden: An Aesthetically Pleasing Kitchen Garden
When I first started homesteading, I wanted to grow food as fast as I could. So, we set up some compost piles, installed fences, amended the soil, started a vegetable garden, and generally did ...
Vermicomposting: A Foolproof Guide to Harnessing Worm Poop in 6 Steps
Slender, slimy, wiggly worms. We all know they are good for the garden, and a fisherman’s best buddy. What you might not know is that they are also the ideal secret weapon for the compost bin. Those ...
13 DIY Composting Toilet Ideas to Make Going Off-Grid Easier
Are you considering heading off-grid? Do you know how you’re going to handle life without electricity or running water? Perhaps one of your biggest concerns is your bathroom. Whether you have a ...
9 Best Chicken Waterer Reviews: Fantastic Poultry Hydration Solutions
A chicken waterer is a fantastic watering system for your feathered flock. Whether you have baby chicks, chickens, ducks, quail, or turkeys, a chicken waterer provides your poultry with clean, ...
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms – a Guide to Getting Shiitake Done
Many years ago, I used to watch a French-language TV show on Sundays. Each week they had a different field trip to visit specialty food producers. Even though I only understood half of what was said, ...
Busting the 6 Biggest Myths about Epsom Salts for Plants in the Garden
You've heard about using Epsom salts for plants in your garden. Yes, the same stuff you’ve seen at the drugstore. Those bath salts intended for soaking your pain away have a claim to fame in the ...