Do-It-Yourself

Top 10 Houseplants for Low-Light Spaces Top 10 Houseplants for Low-Light Spaces Navigating the world of indoor gardening while living in spaces with limited exposure to natural light doesn’t have to be a challenge. Discovering resilient houseplants capable of thriving in low-light conditions opens up a world of green possibilities, …

Crochet Ice Cream Cone Pattern: A Sweet Treat You Can Make Yourself Crochet Ice Cream Cone Pattern – Image by Michaela, from Pixabay Crocheting is a great way to unwind, relax and tap into your creative side. It’s also a lot of fun to make cute and whimsical items like crochet ice cream …

How to create an incredible penny table top Recycling and refurbishing furniture has become an increasingly popular hobby to pick up. Not only is this habit good for the environment but its hands-on approach for restoration can save big money when compared to paying for brand new things. Not only …

Build a Simple PVC Water Well Hand Pump  Building a hand pump for your water well using PVC pipe and fittings is a practical and cost-effective solution for accessing water when electricity is unavailable. This article will guide you through the parts required, along with tips to ensure your pump operates …

11 Natural Home Remedies For Your Pets Natural Home Remedies For Your Pets /shutterstock Our pets face ailments and injuries just as we might. Americans spend over $30 billion on over the counter medication for their pets as well as treatments and vet care. Having a pet can get expensive …

How to Make a Tea Cup Planter Out of Old Tires How to Make a Tea Cup Planter Out of Old Tires – Image by Jacek Abramowicz from Pixabay Repurposing old tires is a great way to give them a new lease of life, and what better way to do that than by …

10 Foods Your Chickens Should Never Eat 10 Foods Your Chickens Should Never Eat / shutterstock Chickens can virtually eat anything, or so it seems. They’ll eat whatever you give them, and, despite rumors, chickens are not vegetarians. They’ll eat meat off of carcasses and bones without any qualms. Most …

15 DIY Platform Bed Ideas what makes a platform bed perfect for your home? When you are looking for a new bed for you home there are normally so many options to choose from, there are beds that fold up like a Murphy bed for example, beds that use a …

How To Make A 5 Gallon, Self-Resetting Mouse Trap Bucket traps may be lethal or non-lethal. Both types have a ramp which leads to the rim of a deep-walled container, such as a bucket. The bucket may contain a liquid to drown the trapped mouse. The mouse is baited to the top …

The Best Animals for a Homestead and Why You Need Them The Best Animals for a Homestead As you start to grow your homestead, you’ll start to wonder about adding animals. Animals serve many purposes, but most importantly, they’re a source of food for our families. If you’re like most …

18 Ingenious DIY Compost Bin Ideas Composting is a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s also free, easy to make and good for the environment. There are lots of good reasons to compost. Save money, save resources, improve your soil …

Keep The Bugs Away With These Homemade Bug Sprays Keep The Bugs Away / shutterstock Spending time outside is a favorite pastime, but dealing with bugs that won’t leave you alone is fun for no one. Everyone needs to have a recipe or two for homemade bug sprays that they …