For most people, spring is a welcome sign. Days get longer, the temperature starts to rise, and the trees bloom. But sometimes the spring bloom brings unwanted pests into our living areas. One such pest is the ant. Made ...
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‘Kitchen Cures’ For The Common Cold
If you get a cold this winter, help is just a few steps away, right in your kitchen. While I can’t promise that these remedies will heal you overnight, they will definitely make you feel better and may reduce the ...
Read More »Is A 100% Off-Grid Life Even Possible?
Is it possible to live fully and completely off the grid? This is a complicated question with a few different answers. Some people, of course, will jump immediately to a “yes” for an answer. They will be the first to ...
Read More »Beyond Cast Iron: Homestead Cookware That Will Last Forever
The homestead lifestyle is generally one centered on frugality, self-reliance and going back to basics. These characteristics can all apply to the kitchen. Just visit any cookware or kitchen supply aisle in a store and you will see a huge ...
Read More »How To Grow An Edible Indoor Garden In Just 10 Days
Microgreens are essentially immature plants, such as greens, lettuce and herbs, that are harvested when they are about an inch in height after about 10 days to three weeks of sprouting. Just about any lettuce, green or herb can be ...
Read More »How To Make A Beginner’s Braided Rug From Old, Warn-Out Fabric
To read the first story in this series on homemade rugs, click here. You can brighten your home, economize on heating, and increase comfort almost immeasurably by some well-placed braided rugs, and believe it or not — even a beginner ...
Read More »5 Ways Outdoor Kitchens Make Off-Grid Life Simpler And Easier
Have you thought about building an outdoor kitchen? Outdoor kitchens don’t have to be those expensive set-ups that are built onto a deck and featured in glossy magazines. They can be quite simple and are perfect for a homesteading, off-grid ...
Read More »How To Live Off-Grid Without Plumbing (And Why You Should Consider It)
For those who understand life in a dry cabin, it’s no stranger to you the extra daily chores to maintain simple luxuries that many take for granted. But you may be surprised to find how often people ask exactly what ...
Read More »10 Amazing Uses For Pepper That Deter Ants, Sooth Coughs — And Even Stop Radiator Leaks
Black pepper is a common staple on kitchen counters and on dining room tables. Native to southern India, black pepper (Piper nigrum) is actually a flowering vine cultivated and harvested for its fruit, which is known as peppercorn. When dried, ...
Read More »How To Make 16 Different All-Natural Household Products … For Mere Pennies
It’s amazing how much money can be saved when switching from traditional household products full of chemicals to simple all-natural products. Don’t believe me? Give it a try. Most of the products on the list below contain inexpensive ingredients such ...
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