Backyard Projects

Onions are not exactly hard to grow - all you need is plenty of sun and soil with good drainage. That’s why living in a tight, cramped space with a...

If you prefer sweltering weather, then you are not alone - mosquitoes love them and summer is their most favorite season. Just imagine that you’re...

Last year, I had over 200 square feet that I cultivated intensely. My vision was abundance, and it worked, mostly. But then, mid-season, I had to...

Who would have thought that you can build a low budget chicken coop within an hour? Yes, you got it right! Interestingly, you like this idea as you...

As a homesteader, we try to make every piece of our land both beautiful and functional. In other words, it basically either makes food or energy,...

Since we need electricity for the water supply in our homes, if there was a power outage, we would have no way of transporting water. Therefore, it...

As a homesteader, making your own alcohol is important as it turns waste fruits and sugars you may have into alcohol – allowing you to be more...

Building your own smokehouse is the same as making barbecue – all you have to do is turn modest, everyday ingredients into something incredibly...

If you think that your water is not clean enough and don’t employ any water filtration system due to whatever reasons, then it’s time for you to...

Long summer days are on the way. Here is a simple project, inexpensive and easy to assemble, that will dry your fresh vegetables and other fresh...

If you are looking for new and easy projects but you don't know where to start, here's an idea for you: PVC DIY projects. In this article, I am...

Few of us ever pause to consider the amount of water that runs down our drains. What if you could put that water to better use? And I guess that...

Some foods are best served cold, but most are meant to be eaten hot. When electricity is down, or it ends up costing you a fortune, you’ll just make...

The Aquaponic system is one of the best ways to grow fresh fish, fruits, and veggies. Grown without the use of pesticides, antibiotics, herbicides,...

For decades, Americans have been under the trance of aerating, fertilizing, and seeding lawns. The pinnacle of a front and backyard, was literally...

There is a gentle dance when fresh herbs are added either as part of the dish, or generously sprinkled as a garnish to form a taste and visual duet...

Ever since man, or perhaps women discovered fire, there has been an almost magnetic attraction to sit around it. A fire draws people together, to...

The goal of simplifying my life, led me to try and declutter the interior of my home and make space around the garden. The first assignment I had...

Compost can be made a lot of different ways. Intensive compost systems that rely on specific recipes of materials and consistent turning can make...

Many plants grown throughout the world have been known to heal and boost mental and physical well-being. Today, like centuries before, they are...

Living on a homestead can be awesome. The self-sufficiency you can develop can make you feel unmatched from the rest of the world. However, there...

There are plenty of reasons why you may want to have an outdoor oven: it is great for hosting gatherings, it keeps the temperature of your kitchen...

In a true emergency situation, you can last for months without adequate food, but a lack of water will knock you on your back within a matter of...

For a gardener, there is almost nothing worse than checking on your plants only to find that an army of invaders has been eating your vegetables...

Even the smallest gardens offer us a place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature. Simply to wonder about the freshness of new harvest growth, or...

Roughly two-thirds of US families have one or more dogs. Most allow their dogs in the house, but there are some families who keep their dogs...

There was a time when you could purchase good jerky, but not anymore. Today it is illegal to sell jerky unless it has been raised to a temperature...

Making your own bicycle generator is a good addition for those who are interested in going off the grid and finding a way to live on their own...

One of the best and tastiest ways to conserve meat is to smoke it. The meat is delicious, and if you keep it in a cool, dry place, it can last up to...