Installing your own tiles can be one of the most satisfying DIY experiences. Cutting the tiles to shape without cracking, chipping, or breaking them is another story. Tiling is a backbreaking job...
Category: Backyard Homestead Basics
Keeping livestock on the homestead can be a rewarding and satisfying experience and, in some cases, become a means to develop an income from your animals. But what do you do when things don't go...
Someone recently asked me if old hand saws were worth anything. And while it wasn't a question I'd have asked, I decided to look into it - if only to give that person a solid answer. As I did my...
Composting Cooked Veggies: The All-Important Do’s and Don’ts
Having our own compost bin has been a great way to put food and other waste to better use - by turning it into rich, garden-improving mulch. But when we first started, it was easy to get lost...
While not every homesteader has the same financial goals, it's still important to think about how you can earn some money that will support your homesteading ways. So, how can you make money as a...
Having a homestead doesn't have to be a dream on the backburner. It's something that can be started and worked towards today - if you've got a step-by-step guide to starting a homestead. The key...