A roaring fire is undeniably cozy. There is something that appeals to our most elemental selves in those dancing flames. But firewood can be incredibly expensive. A few pieces of chopped, seasoned ...
7 Best Log Splitter (Electric, Gas Powered, and Manual) Reviews
As we leave the warm sunny days behind and the colder autumn and winter months begin to approach, we start to turn our thoughts to winter woolies, fluffy blankets, steaming cups of hot chocolate, and ...
10 Best Leaf Blower and Vacuum Reviews (Gas, Electric, Cordless)
Autumn has arrived, and all of those beautiful gold, red and green leaves that we have so admired have now started to fall and clog up our gardens and pathways. As we are so busy with work and family, ...
31 Free DIY Playhouse Plans to Build for Your Kids’ Secret Hideaway
Have you ever imagined how cool it would be to have a secret hideaway when you were a kid? Well, guess what, you kids do too. Playhouses can be really fun for kids. They can spend hours playing ...
9 Tips for DIY Bathroom Remodel on a Budget (and 6 Décor Ideas)
We purchased our homestead over half a decade ago. That sounds like a really long time ago. Time has flown. We have gained a ton of knowledge and made a lot of mistakes, too. Our biggest challenge ...
Till vs. No-Till: 6 Reasons I’ve Decided to Go Back to Tilling My Garden
Are you a no-till gardener or do you prefer to till? I’m assuming I might bring on a hefty debate after this post, but that’s okay. About a year ago I shared with you how to start a no-dig garden. ...
Off-Grid Water Systems: 8 Viable Solutions to Bring Water to Your Homestead
Did you know the average person uses around 80-100-gallons of water per day? That is a lot of water! That's why in my article about things you should consider when buying a homestead, water is one of ...
8 Best Hedge Trimmer Reviews (Corded/Cordless Electric and Gas)
When it comes to maintaining your garden, there are many tools available to keep your little piece of horticultural heaven an object of garden envy among the neighbors. In particular, trimming ...
34 Free DIY Swing Set Plans for Your Kids’ Fun Backyard Play Area
As a parent, you must already know that children nowadays don't play outside a lot compared to back in your days. Technology is a huge culprit for this. If your kids use a lot of electronics, ...