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The Best Animals for a Homestead and Why You Need Them 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 homesteaders, you don’t have a ton …

8 Old Fashioned Home Remedies for the Common Cold Cold and flu season seems to last longer each year. As the weather cools down, more people end up feeling sick, just in time for the holidays and family parties. Having a cold is miserable, especially as face endless holiday parties …

White Vinegar Uses:  As Easy as 1, 2, 3 Any practiced DIYer knows that vinegar is a handy tool for nearly anything. A key ingredient to a healthy snack, an effective and eco-friendly cleaner, and much more, vinegar comes in handy in almost any household or outdoor dilemma. We’ve shared …

Poison Ivy Home Remedies: 8 Most Effective Remedies For Poison Ivy Have you ever accidentally touched poison ivy and hated the agony of irritating rashes and expensive cream? Use easy alternative home remedies for quick relief! 1. Food Thankfully, there are a handful of food items that can help relieve itchy …

Home Remedies for Cracked Heels Cracked heels are a common problem that can be both unsightly and uncomfortable. This condition occurs when the skin on the heels becomes dry and thick, causing it to crack and split. While there are many products available that claim to treat cracked heels, home …

How to Make Loofah Soap: A Guide to Crafting Natural Exfoliation Loofah soap, a fusion of natural loofah fibers and soothing soap, offers a delightful and invigorating experience for your skin. With its exfoliating properties and nourishing ingredients, loofah soap has become a popular choice for skincare enthusiasts looking to …

16 Ways To Deep-Clean Your Bathroom And Keep It That Way If its time to give your bathroom a deep clean then you are at the right place .Below are some great tips to give your bathroom a deep clean. I would much rather have someone else do it for me but …

How To Clean A Stainless Steel Sink? A stainless steel sink is one of those items that looks incredible and it also provides an exceptional value. The downside is that having a stainless steel sink also means you need to clean it often as it does accumulate dirt, dust or …

A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Your Own Cinnamon from Scratch Cinnamon is a beloved spice that adds warmth and depth to many dishes, from sweet baked goods to savory curries. While most cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, it’s possible to grow your own cinnamon tree and enjoy fresh cinnamon in …

14 Fire Pits You Can Make Yourself One of my all time favorite outdoor activity to do in the summer (well any time of the year really ) is to invite my friends and family over, and gather around the fire pit. They’re great for making s’mores and they give …

A Guide to Growing Sprouts in a Jar Growing sprouts in a jar is an easy and inexpensive way to add fresh and healthy ingredients to your meals. Sprouts are packed with nutrients and are easy to digest, making them a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. In …

How to Make a Tea Cup Planter Out of Old Tires Repurposing old tires is a great way to give them a new lease of life, and what better way to do that than by turning them into a charming tea cup planter? With just a few simple steps, you …