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Nothing quite says “fall is here!” like seeing the season’s first big bins full of fresh pumpkins at the local store. They’re synonymous with autumn’s holidays — jack-o-lanterns for Halloween and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, while the pumpkin may ...

As the winter temperature drops far below freezing, many people start to get out their thicker blankets and perhaps add a throw or two on the couch to stay warm. Learning how to make a quilt or even just simple ...

One of the biggest issues during winter are water pipes freezing and possibly bursting. Frozen pipes can be a serious problem if they do burst and — depending on the damage — can cost quite a bit to fix. Not ...

Homesteading in this modern world comes with its own set of challenges — money management being one of them. Budgeting is a very important aspect of managing personal finances, regardless of lifestyle. For homesteaders it is especially important since the ...

Did you know that your immune system is capable of healing pretty much every disease known to man? The body’s self-healing capabilities are quite astounding. There actually have been cases of people defeating cancer without the use of traditional medication ...

In preparation for winter, many homeowners go through the grueling task of raking and bagging leaves. Maybe it isn’t a big deal for those with very small yards in the city, but it can be quite the workout in large ...

There is nothing quite as exciting as purchasing bare acreage with plans to turn it into a working homestead. But building a traditional home, even one considered to be small by most standards – say, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath ...

Aloe vera is a popular succulent plant with a rich history. Aside from its beauty and ease of care, aloe vera is often used as an herbal remedy. The plant is referred to as “the burn plant,” “the wonder plant,” ...

The average healthy, mature apple tree can produce a few hundred pounds of apples every year. That’s a whole lot of apples! Whether you have your own orchard or have a different source for apples, when summer is near an ...

As children in school we were often taught, Native Americans used every part of an animal when butchering, from nose to tail. Nothing was wasted, not even bones or sinew. In today’s world we buy our choice cuts from the ...