Homesteading

16 Surprising Uses for Coconut Oil It’s about time for a coconut oil revolution. From skin care to healthy snacks and beyond, this miracle substance can improve your life in so many ways. This superfood has a bevy of fatty acids and positive compounds to keep you feeling fresh, healthy, and …

Testing Your Drinking Water: When and How to Test Your Water When and How to Test Your Water We would like to think that all water is safe for us to drink, but evidence shows otherwise. For the last few years, we’ve watched the disaster in Flint, Michigan where residents …

13 Top Amish Recipes You Will Love! 13 Amish Recipes You Will Love! Amish recipes are some of the best. They’re wholesome, easy to make and fill up your belly. The Amish are known for their resourcefulness and ability to save money, so these recipes won’t break the bank. These …

20 Budget Curb Appeal Ideas Anyone Can Do If you are looking to sell your home or just give your home a bit more curb appeal then this is the article for you. You need your home’s curb appeal to make a great first impression to everyone, including potential home buyers. …

How to: Make a ram pump If you like to do DIY projects, you can benefit from your fun hobby by applying your enjoyment to helping you outside of preoccupying your spare time. For example, some projects can help you save money on your bills or perhaps make conveniences of life …

A Simple Guide to Taking Care of Your Chickens This Winter A Simple Guide to Taking Care of Your Chickens This Winter Winter is upon us. Most of the United States is deep into winter, struggling with freezing temperatures and snow. Winter makes taking care of chickens a bit trickier. …

15 Homemade Stoves: Stay Warm the Creative Way 15 Homemade Stoves: Stay Warm the Creative Way In the realm of alternative heating solutions, homemade wood stoves and heaters offer creative and sustainable options for those seeking warmth while minimizing their carbon footprint. From repurposing everyday items to constructing intricate designs, …

18 Rubber Band Uses To Help With Everyday Life The simple rubber band has to be one of those nifty little items that costs next to nothing and yet has so many uses. i always keep a bag of them in my draw just in case i need them. You already know …

How to Pick the Firewood that Puts Off the Most Heat How to Pick the Firewood that Puts Off the Most Heat As winter creeps closer, you might wonder what wood is the best for heating and burning to keep your house toasty warm. The best results and more heat …

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 …

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 Make Super-Concentrated Laundry Detergent at Home homemade Super-Concentrated Laundry Detergent / shutterstock Have you seen the cost of laundry detergent at the store? It can cost a small fortune for a SMALL jug that gets you 24 loads. If you have kids, 24 loads won’t last at all. …