DIY Screen Door
The screech and bang of a screen door makes me think of simpler times. My thoughts immediately migrate to barefoot summers, homemade pies, and fresh corn on the cob. So, I knew that a screen door was...
View ArticleDIY Wall Brackets
Do you love the look of wall brackets but flinch every time you look at the price tag? Or maybe you just need a larger quantity and would rather spend your budget else where? Regardless of your...
View ArticleMake Your Own Eco Friendly Scouring Powder
Making your own scouring powder is super easy and frugal. Its just two common ingredients and a special accessory makes it easy to use.
View ArticleMake Your Own Lime Deodorant Bar
Do away with store bought deodorants and antiperspirants that are filled with chemicals by learning to make your own natural and effective deodorant bar with a yummy lime scent!
View ArticleDealing with Drainage Issues
We installed two french drains to help with some minor runoff/drainage issues around our house and in the chicken yard and they work beautifully.
View ArticleBuilding a Chicken Feeder That Cut Our Feed Bill in Half
Tired of our chickens wasting tons of food, we decided to try building our own PVC feeder. It works great and we have cut our feed bill in half!
View ArticlePredator Proofing the Chicken Run
With more eggs in the incubator, the hubby and I decided to “redecorate” one of our sheds and turn it into a second chicken coop. Since the set up is a bit different than our first coop, we had to do a...
View Article6 Easy Brooder Ideas
When you first bring your new chicks home, or hatch out some eggs, you will need a place that the babies can call home. This is called a brooder and there are lots of different ways to create a...
View ArticleTiered Whiskey Barrel Strawberry Planter DIY
One of my favorite features in the front is a cool whiskey barrel water feature we’ve had for a couple years. I decided instead of a traditional stacked circle planter or simple strawberry jar, I...
View ArticleHow To Build An Old Fashioned Fence
Learn how easy it is to build an old fashioned fence and wire stretcher! This functional and essential homestead task does not have to be complicated or break the bank!
View ArticleDrying and Using Dandelion
Dandelions are spring magic to me. Their Latin name is Taraxacum officinale and they are diuretic, laxative, nutritive, alkalinizer, cooling and even a digestive stimulant. The sunshiney yellow...
View Article7 Easy Steps to a Wood Cutting Board
Do you love the look and feel of wooden cutting boards but hate the price tag? Wood cutting boards are better for your knives, made of a renewable resource, way better for the environment, and there...
View ArticleMaking a Milking Stand for a Goat
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that was enough. It took 3 of us to milk her, one to hold her head, one to hold her grain, and one to actually do the milking. And...
View ArticleHow to Use a Pencil Box for Things Other Than Pencils
Back to school supplies are all over the place and the beloved plastic pencil box is ever prominent. I found these “1/2 size” boxes at the local big box store and was totally floored at what I could do...
View ArticleTop Items to Have in a Bug Out Bag
A “Bug Out Bag” is something you would prepare for an emergency when you need to leave your home. This could be due to a forest fire, tornado, gas leaks in the neighborhood, etc. Think of floods in the...
View ArticleCrushed Concrete Driveway For the Farm – A Cheaper Alternative
Building a crushed concrete driveway on the farm. $6 a ton instead of $18 a ton for gravel. A much more affordable way to pave your driveway.
View ArticleEasy DIY Chicken Feeders
Looking for a way to provide feed to your chickens that doesn’t end up spilled everywhere or filled with muck? Here is an easy do it yourself feed dispenser that is quick to assemble and easy on the...
View ArticleDIY Bug Repellent Bars
DIY Bug Repellent Bars are the summer must have item. The weather is warming up and the bugs and blood suckers are upon us. But I have an easy solution for your troubles – a lotion bar that moisturizes...
View Article5 DIY Organic Cleaning Recipes
A clean home doesn’t have to mean toxic chemicals. Let’s think more naturally for a minute. Nature offers its own line of cleaners that can have the same effectiveness as synthetic products when used...
View ArticleMaking your own Onion Powder
I had no idea that this would be so easy to do. I set out just to dehydrate some onions one day. Then thought “hmm, I wonder if I could make onion powder?” Source:...
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