Homemade weed killers not only help you kill all the bad weeds in your garden, they also save you money—and without the use of toxic chemicals. While some weeds can be very good to have in your garden, most will steal nutrients from the soil—nutrients your plants need in order … [Read more...]
The Best Chicken Watering System EVER
This week, I came across a video by Big Bear Homestead that discusses a rainwater catchment system located on a predator-resistant chicken coop. This is a fairly easy design because it saves a lot of time, effort, energy, and money. The system is comprised of three fifty-five … [Read more...]
DIY Bug Spray Recipe With All-Natural Ingredients
Nice weather pulls us all outside to enjoy hikes, bonfires, gardening, and other outdoor activities. The last thing any of us want while enjoying the great outdoors is annoying stings from mosquitos. I tend to get an allergic reaction to the frustrating biters, leaving me with … [Read more...]
How To Make A Mini Vegetable Oil Candle
There are many situations, such as prolonged power outages, where it may be helpful to know how to make a basic oil candle. This Youtube video by Jiujitsu2000 gives direct and informational steps to do just that using vegetable oil. Want to save this post for later? Click Here … [Read more...]
10 PVC Pipe Projects For Homesteaders
Many homesteaders are great at repurposing and reusing supplies for a different purpose. Polyvinyl Chloride, also known as PVC, is most commonly used for plumbing and drainage around the homestead. Not only is this material durable and lightweight, but it also comes in a variety … [Read more...]
Oat & Honey Soap Recipe for Beginners
Ever think about making your own soap? If you've never done it before, this is a great recipe to start with. It's a hot process soap that’s really good for the skin and really easy to make. The recipe comes from a video on the Youtube channel, Elly's Everyday. Below is a … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Own Toilet Paper
Tired of Standing in Long Lines and Fighting Over Toilet Paper? Make it Yourself. One of the curious unintended consequences of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is a global obsession with the accumulation of toilet paper. Who knew that we so dearly treasured this everyday item? … [Read more...]
How To Make All Natural Hand Sanitizer
I don't know if you've noticed, but hand sanitizer is in short supply these days. Due to fears of COVID-19 (coronavirus), flu masks and hand sanitizers are completely sold out on Amazon (except from some people charging outrageous costs for shipping). Even my local Walmart is … [Read more...]
How to Make Castile Soap (The Most Gentle Soap!)
Castile soap is a biodegradable soap made with olive oil, water, and lye. It was invented in Aleppo, Syria and brought by the crusaders to the Castile region of Spain where it became popular. For centuries, people have been using this gentle cleanser for everything from … [Read more...]
DIY Fire Pit From Scrap Materials
If you have some basic welding skills and any experience with metalworking you can easily salvage scrap metal to make a unique and highly functional fire pit and grill. In this video, Ollari's explains how to customize the perfect firepit and grill from scrap materials. Here's … [Read more...]
Easy Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Over the past year, goats milk soap has become very popular. But why? What makes this kind of soap better than regular soap? People like goat milk soap because it's great if you have dry and/or sensitive skin. And if you have psoriasis or eczema, this soap will significantly … [Read more...]
Homesteader’s Secret Cleaner Recipes
A few months ago, my neighbor died of cancer. I didn't know her very well, but I knew this: she was a health nut. Even though she was in her mid-fifties, she could have passed for 40. She exercised, did yoga, ate healthy foods, and didn't have any bad habits that I knew of. So … [Read more...]
65 Amazing Uses for PVC Pipes
PVC pipe is one of the most versatile inventions in the history of construction. PVC stands for "polyvinyl chloride," and it is normally used for plumbing or drainage. But if you're creative, you can find dozens of other uses for PVC pipe around the homestead. If a week ago … [Read more...]
Pallet Greenhouse with a Rain Gutter Grow System
Usually, when I share a video about some DIY project, it's something fairly simple that most people could do in one day--something my readers might actually like to try. This project, however, would take most people several days...or weeks. I don't really expect any of you to … [Read more...]
Homestead DIY Bug Spray
It's the middle of summer, and that means bugs are everywhere. Gnats, ticks, ants, mosquitoes, and all sorts of other six-legged creatures. They come out in the evening when it's cooler, and they crawl inside your house during the day to escape the heat. This is an even bigger … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Outdoor Fireplace
Need to build an outdoor fireplace on short notice? Maybe you want to use one this evening and only have a few hours of daylight left. Or maybe you're in a survival scenario and just need something to cook on ASAP. Whatever your reasons, it's possible to throw together a … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe
Disclaimer: Before I talk about this home remedy, I want to add a disclaimer. This cough syrup will NOT fix just any cough. If you have a chronic cough such as from asthma or some other disease, it won't work. Rather, this remedy is for people with a mild cough such as from … [Read more...]
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