Earthen ovens have been used to cook food for at least two thousand years. They were widely used in homes and forts in the 18th century, they were moved from place to place on wagons in medieval times, and there is evidence of them being used all around the world during the era … [Read more...]
20 Vegetables That Grow in the Shade
About 10 years ago, I lived in a house with a backyard so shady, it barely got any sunlight at all. Since summers are very hot down South, it was really nice because I could sit outside or play with my dog without getting a sunburn (like I do in my current yard). The downside is … [Read more...]
101 DIY Pallet Projects
I've seen a lot of DIY pallet projects floating around the Internet, but the other day I came across the ultimate list of pallet projects on Youtube. Although the list is called 101 DIY Pallet Project Videos, there are actually 154 in all. I was so blown away that I just had to … [Read more...]
23 Budget-Friendly Garden Shed Ideas
If you're really serious about gardening, then you probably have all sorts of supplies: rakes, hoes, shovels, trowels, shears, pruners, gloves, wheelbarrows, and so forth. You could pile all that stuff in your garage (if you have one) or cram it into your foyer or laundry room, … [Read more...]
3 Best & Worst Decisions We’ve Made Homesteading
Whenever I see a video about mistakes people made while homesteading, prepping, storing food, or whatever, I always check it out. I've made a lot of mistakes over the years--even when I was sure I knew what I was doing--so whenever I have the opportunity to learn from the … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Find Simplicity On The Homestead
Many people have a romantic view of the homestead life: enjoying the fresh air, watching their animals, sipping iced tea, and so forth. The reality is that homesteading is a lot of work. A lot. Not that you won't have any downtime, but in all likelihood, you'll be much busier … [Read more...]
Train Your Milk Cow to Love You
Having a milk cow is a wonderful thing. You can get fresh delicious milk and use it to make butter, cheese, yogurt, and other delicious foods. The problem is, getting milk from your cow won't be easy if she doesn't like you. When my father bought himself an old Holstein cow … [Read more...]
7 Mistakes to Avoid when Harvesting Rain Water
Rainwater is an excellent source of drinking water whether you're living on a homestead or surviving after a disaster. However, it's not as simple as setting out buckets when it rains. You need to set up a proper rainwater harvesting system. And even then, you have to be careful … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Free Home Remedies in One Place
There are a lot of great books full of natural home remedies, but why pay for a book when you can get all the information for free? Today I want to share a web page with literally hundreds of home remedies all in one location. Common Sense Homesteading is a site with tons of … [Read more...]
How to Make Natural, Healthy Soda at Home
I already made a post about homemade soda a few months back, but what can I say, I really love soda. And since I vowed to never drink sodas made by giant corporations (who don't seem to care about public health), I've been making my own soda lately and trying various recipes. … [Read more...]
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