How to Dry Decorative Gourds So They Last for Years – It’s So Easy!
Gourds are a staple when it comes to decorating for autumn. Along with pumpkins, chrysanthemums, and bejeweled ears of Indian…
Creating a Homestead Business: Legalities and Liabilities
Before turning your homestead passion into a business, learn about the risks and responsibilities of creating a homestead business in…
10 Ways to Use Evergreen Cuttings to Decorate for Christmas
I don’t know about you, but I love the look of greens tucked around my home for the holidays. Nothing…
How To Build A Bat House To Attract More Bats To Your Yard
DIY bat house made from untreated lumber, coated with natural outdoor wood stain. Just as there are several ways to…
Homemade Dried Orange Slices for Heartwarming Holiday Decor
Orange slices are beautiful, to be sure, but add in a couple of grapefruit, lime, and lemon for some gorgeous…
Small-Batch Maple Syrup Cider Recipe
If there are two foods that epitomize Vermont for me, they are maple syrup and apples. In late winter, conversation…
6 Reasons To Smudge Your Home + DIY Wild-foraged Smudge Sticks
Smudging your home comes with many benefits, from cleansing the air to creating a calm and peaceful space. However, if…
15 DIY Chicken Feeder Ideas
DIY chicken feeders have come a long way from the old trough-style feeders. Because chickens have a narrow intestinal tract,…
Common Seed Starting Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them
Starting your own seedlings is a great way to save money in the garden and to select varieties that will…
Calendula Tallow Soap Bars
Soapmaking is one of those quintessential homesteading skills that conjures up romantic images of the past. Collecting wood ash, rendering…