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Testing Home Canned Jars for Spoilage Nothing tastes as good as home canned soups or fresh vegetable from the garden in the middle of the winter. It’s a burst of flavor in your mouth, reminding you of the abundance of the summer. You might can just a few things or …

Easy Steps to Your Own Backyard Fruit Haven There’s something magical about stepping into your backyard and being surrounded by a lush, thriving orchard. A backyard orchard not only enhances the beauty of your outdoor space but also provides a bounty of delicious fruits to enjoy. If you’re an enthusiast …

16 Foods Preppers Should Always Keep In Their Pantry It’s impossible to know exactly when a natural disaster will hit or how severe conditions will be. A blizzard or hurricane could knock out the power for several days, make roads impassable, and isolate you from neighbors, stores, and other resources. …

21 Creative DIYs You Can Make with 2×4’s Wondering how many DIY projects you can make with with 2×4’s?  well here is a list of 21 DIY projects that you can get your hand into.  If you are itching for some DIY projects then this is the article for you. …

18 Trees That Can Be Tapped For Their Sap Some trees yield a sugar-rich sap which can be drunk raw, fermented into alcoholic beverages or gently boiled down to syrup. Below is a list of 20 tress that you can be tapped and their sap be used on your homestead. This …

15 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors One of the challenges that a lot of people face when it comes to having a garden is that they lack the space for it. Not everyone lives in a place with a lot of outdoor space. Yet they still want to grow …

Onion-Cutting Hacks Unveiled: A Chronicle of Tear-Free Techniques As someone who has always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen, I’ve tackled my fair share of culinary challenges. But there was one obstacle that seemed to consistently bring me to my knees—cutting onions. Every time I ventured into the world of onion-chopping, …

Homemade Reusable Fabric Softener Sheets In the pursuit of sustainable living, many individuals are seeking ways to reduce their environmental footprint, even in the realm of laundry care. One simple yet impactful switch is transitioning from disposable fabric softener sheets to homemade reusable ones. Not only does this choice contribute …

14 Creative Ways To Hide Your Air Conditioner Unit Your air conditioner unit works hard all summer to keep us cool and most of us could not be with out it in the summer months. But if you are like me the last thing you want to do is look at it …

Top 10 Cheap & Easy DIY Greenhouses  It’s so tempting to just go and buy a green house these days but just think what you can make with a bit of time and a small budget. The idea of having a greenhouse means you are able to garden all year round, …

23 Homemade All-Natural Cleaning Recipes There are a few reason why we should be making our own cleaning product, 1 it can save you money, 2 you can control the ingredients which will eliminate the toxins found in most store brought cleaners today.  I love being as green as I …

Smoking Meat – Get Professional Results At Home Smoking foods as a means of cooking and flavoring is nothing new. In fact, this cooking technique has been used for thousands of years. Since primitive caveman first put fire to flesh, the process has been evolving. In modern times, smoke is …