Better Than Concrete: DIY Cob Projects You Should Do Today
Cob building material is a mix of clay, sand, and straw, forming a sculptable mortar that dries rock-hard. Unlike concrete, it requires no permits,...
How to Preserve Milk for Years
Back in the day, people didn’t run to the store every time they needed milk. They had ways to keep it fresh long after the cow had been milked, even...
Automatic Chicken Feeder That Needs No Electricity: How Do You Make It?
Chickens don’t care if you’re sick, busy or on vacation. They demand food daily. Store-bought automatic feeders? Pricey, power-hungry, and prone to...
The Best Guardian Animals for Your Homestead (Besides Dogs)
There’s a description of dogs that protect livestock. They’re called “guardian” dogs. They protect poultry like chickens and ducks and even more...
How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit
At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got near the backyard, the chickens went crazy, then...
Greenhouse Mistakes I Learned from Building My Own
I’ve built 3 greenhouses. And like so many things we do, each one was progressively bigger. Along the way I learned some hard lessons. Some were...
Can You Catch Bird Flu From Chickens? What No One’s Telling You
Bird flu has been spreading rapidly, wiping out flocks across the whole country. While its effects on birds are well-known and often fatal, many...
Homemade Amish Apple Butter Recipe With 12+ Months Shelf Life
Apple butter - this old-fashioned powerhouse food was a favorite among early American settlers. They relied on it as a way to preserve apples for...
