Have you ever considered farming fish in your backyard? If not, this article might change your mind. As homesteaders, our goal is to be as self-sufficient as possible. Unlike poultry and ...
10 Steps to Wintering Bees to Keep Them Alive (Even If You’re in the Northern Climates)
Are you a beekeeper that loses their hive every (or almost every) winter? Do you know that learning how properly winterng your bees could potentially save your hive each year? Well, if not, then you ...
10 Best LGD Farm Dog Breeds to Herd & Protect Your Livestock
It was an early fall morning when I was getting ready for the day. Suddenly my husband walked into our home with a very solemn look on his face. He said, “Something ate our best boy rabbit.” And ...
5 Best Robotic Pool Cleaner to Buy – Reviews and Comparisons
If you have an above or inground swimming pool, it is a good time to start thinking about getting your pool ready for the next summer. One of the best ways to effectively clean your pool is with a ...
9 Best String Trimmer / Weed Wacker (Electric, Gas) – Reviews and Buying Guide
One of the most challenging aspects for homeowners is the constant battle to keep the garden looking great, maintaining the flowers and vegetables, and keeping the verge and pathways grass-free. And ...
5 Best Electric Smokers – Reviews and Buying Guide
If you are a meat lover and the smell and taste of smoked meat tickle your fancy, then why not invest in your own electric wood smoker. The process of smoking meat is infused into our DNA from ...
57 Inspiring DIY Fire Pit Ideas & Plans to Make S’mores with Your Family
My favorite time of the year is when the weather is chill enough and we're having a family and friends gathering around our fire pit, toasting marshmallows, making s’mores, and enjoying the ...
31 Free DIY Bunk Bed Plans & Ideas that Will Save a Lot of Bedroom Space
Three months ago my mother in law had become ill, and she could no longer live by herself. So I needed to combine my two younger children into one bedroom so she could have her own space in my ...
How We Built an Easy DIY Solar Wax Melter for Free with a Cooler Box
My husband and I met an amazing family a few years back. Even though all of the kids are grown and now have kids of their own, this family still lives on a huge amount of acreage together. Plus, each ...