Homesteading

Keeping “Cooped Up” Chickens Warm in Winter  Funny thing about chickens is that they seem always to be the “butt” of jokes. Everyone is always making “chicken jokes” – poor things. I live smack dab in the middle of the state of Nebraska – the prairie, and chickens are plentiful. …

How to Make Maple Syrup How to Extract and Make Maple Syrup: A Step-by-Step Guide Maple syrup is nature’s sweet gift, a delicious topping that elevates pancakes, waffles, and desserts. But did you know you can make your own maple syrup at home? Whether you’re looking to embrace sustainable practices …

6 Practical Uses for Wood Ash Around the Homestead via flickr Burning your scrap wood in the winter months can provide a source of heat and an opportunity to gather friends and family around the fire. It’s a great way to clear brush build up and keep your home warm …

How to Build Self Feeding Fire That Lasts 14+ Hours  Pretend you are on a camping trip. Whether it’s to fight the cold or ward off nocturnal animals, you decided that the campfire is going to last all night. Smart choice but the requirements for up keeping a long fire …

Traditional Cherokee Medicinal Plants The Cherokee, a Native American Tribe located in the Southeastern United States, have a strong history of understanding, gathering, and preserving medicinal herbs. Part of their understanding of these plants includes the plants’ inherent power to offer both preventative and healing properties. One of the tenets …

Budget Ways to Theft-Proof Your Home Budget Ways to Theft-Proof Your Home To put in place adequate measures that will sufficiently secure your home against intending burglars might sound to be a really expensive endeavor to you, but there are ways to do so without breaking the bank.  As it’s …

Easy Way to Quickly Clean Frost Off Car Windows Winter mornings can be magical, with frost-covered landscapes sparkling in the sunlight. However, that magic fades quickly when you’re running late, and your car windows are iced over. Whether you’re dashing to work, school, or errands, frosty windows can feel like …

Home Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome photo: via flickr Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by irregularity in the movements of the small and large intestines. Also called spastic colon and mucous colitis, IBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed digestive disorders, affecting approximately one in …

DIY Rotating Canned Food System Storing canned food in your kitchen cabinets is an inefficient use of space and you will often find old cans in the back that have been there for years. This easy-to-build shelf system will solve the problem by rotating the cans. The cost is a …

9 Tips for living off the grid 9 Tips for living off the grid Living off the grid involves disconnecting from public resources for power supply, waste disposal and water supply. In earlier years, living off the grid used to mean going to hide somewhere in the woods and being …

48 Abandoned Shops Are Transformed Into Homes Does it feel like it is time for a change in your life? Are you ready to move or want something different? Do you need to save money on rent? You should consider small lofts as a home! Is Living in a 225sq-ft …

9 Reasons Every Home Needs an Essential Oil Diffuser Every Home Needs an Essential Oil Diffuser Those who live a natural life learn a thing or two about essential oils, and essential oil diffusers can be used to improve your health, help you sleep better, and give you some energy. …