Homesteading

26 Cheap Summer Activities for Your Kids 26 Cheap Summer Activities for Your Kids School is out, and the summer activities add up after a few weeks. Trips to the pool, amusement park, and ice cream shops drain a parent’s bank account fast. You want summer to be fun for …

How To Protect Your Vegetable Garden From Animals & Pests How To Protect Your Vegetable Garden From Animals & Pests When you work hard to create a beautiful garden, it’s very important to think about potential pests that can appear as well. There’s no denying that gardens attract all kinds …

16 Uses for Honey You Never Thought Of Trying 16 Uses for Honey You Never Thought Of Trying Honey has been revered for thousands of years. We know that ancient Egyptians valued honey. The famous Cleopatra soaked in honey and milk baths. Over the years, people have found uses for …

7 Essential Oils to Battle Bugs, Insects and Pests Bugs and insects might have a purpose in this world, but we typically don’t want them bothering us. Whether it is while we are relaxing on our patio or going for a walk, repelling bugs, insects and pests is necessary. Luckily, …

Beating Bug Bites: Preventative Care and Natural Treatments for Stings and Bites Beating Bug Bites This time of year, most of us find a lot of reasons to spend more time outside than we would in other seasons. Between family camping trips, cookouts with friends and neighbors, and extra time spent …

12 Natural Ways To Make Your House Smell Amazing Natural Ways To Make Your House Smell Amazing Who doesn’t love to walk into a home that has a clean, fresh smell that makes you feel like you walked into a bit of heaven? Unfortunately, most conventional scent sprays and methods …

Discover an easy, no-tool method to check propane levels in your grill tank using just warm water and your hand. No gauges needed!

How to get rid of ants – easy ways to keep your home ant-free How to get rid of ants Ants might look cute, but they can be real pests for any home owner. There are over 12000 ant species in the world, and while most are harmless to people, …

11 Places You Can Find Free Land In The USA The Homesteading Act of 1862 granted free tracts of land to would-be farmers, courtesy of the federal government, in an effort to bring settlers to certain areas. While those days are long gone, certain underpopulated states are now extending a …

50 Free Must Read Sustainable Farmstead eBooks 50 Free Must Read Sustainable Farmstead eBooks Maintaining a homestead is a beautifully rewarding thing, living in a rustic farmhouse and having your own plot of land is an empowering feeling. It provides a lifestyle of self-sufficiency and includes subsistence agriculture, preserving home-grown …

3 Wines You Can Make at Home 3 Wines You Can Make Did you know that making wine at home isn’t as difficult as people and companies might make you think? Making homemade wine started thousands of years ago without fancy equipment, and you can do the same. It can …

10 Legitimate Ways to Make Money at Home 10 Ways to Make Money at Home Everyone wants to make a bit more money each month. You might want to make some money at home to pay for vacations. After the birth of your child, you might decide to want to …