DIY Laundry Detergent Saves Money by Winnie I was walking down the laundry detergent aisle the other day and noticing all the different kinds of detergents that are available. There are some that make your laundry smell like a morning by the seaside, detergents that keep your clothes from fading and a myriad of other […]
We have a trampoline chicken coop at home and when we came across this blog article at Four String Farm it warmed our heart. If you keep chickens you know that there are an endless supply of ideas, plans and DIY projects online to build almost any style or type of coop out there. […]
How to Make Lavender Essential Oils at home Have you ever used Lavender oil before? It’s pretty good stuff for a host of ailments and has great medicinal value. There is a growing trend not just with those who are interested in the homestead or self-reliance lifestyle with the use of essential oils. […]
Apple Butter is Yummy Fall is approaching and I am looking forward to the taste of apple butter. As a child my family would make a great effort to pick the apples from our backyard tree that my dad had worked on through the Spring and Summer. It was fun to be out there even […]
What kind of Axe do you have? Have you ever asked the guy at Home depot where you can find a full-peeling fawn-foot before?? I bet our founding fathers knew these names like we know, Craftsman, Matco, Snap On, Harbor Freight. If you’ve ever done any serious work with an axe you know […]
Are you a fan of crushed tomatoes? Well we sure are, and if you’re canning tomatoes this year we thought you might like two different recipes your family is sure to like. One is a Mexican style, perfect for all those yummy recipes that require a little bit of spice and the other is […]
HERE’S A WEEKEND DIY PROJECT FOR YOU We love DIY projects. We came across this and thought it might be suited for a quick surprise gift for that someone special or an easy upgrade to turn a ho-hum space into something special. This one seems pretty easy and looks like you could really make this […]
Shipping containers are being used all over the world as an alternative way to build a structure, in this case a home. Could you live in a shipping container if it turned out like this one? Take a look at this comprehensive 17 step process and let us know. Disclaimer: I am not a professional […]
Do you love the idea of picking fresh fruit from your own backyard trees? Well if you do, This article well be very helpful. My uncles place has Peach, Pear, Cherry and Apple trees from the previous owners and he just can’t thank them enough. Nothing beats the taste of fresh picked cherries! For those […]
The appeal of raised-bed gardens has grown over the last couple of years, thanks to people’s interest in becoming more Resourceful & Self-Providing. Some have pursued this out of necessity & others out of exploration. Whatever your motivation for building a raised-bed garden, we applaud you & join you in this celebration of Independent Food […]
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