Category: Backyard Projects

When summer hits full force, even the best-built homesteads can feel like they’re baking from the...

If you’ve got a jar of tallow sitting in the pantry, chances are you’re saving it for cooking. But...

You think your chickens are safe. You built the coop yourself, added straw, maybe even a solar...

Introduction to Odor Control Raising backyard chickens is incredibly rewarding—farm-fresh eggs,...

When the grid fails and supplies run dry, you won’t have fancy tools waiting on a shelf. Out here,...

Before electricity and grocery stores, families relied on these simple, cool earth shelters to...

If you’ve never poured hot tallow over cornmeal, you’re missing out on one of the oldest, most...

Most folks don’t realize it, but some of the stickiest, most reliable glues don’t come from a...

Take a look at most toothpaste labels and you’ll find ingredients like triclosan, artificial dyes,...

You might not even realize it, but some of the most common things around your homestead could be...

Most people think bigger is better when it comes to DIY: bigger sheds, bigger gardens, more tools,...

Stinging nettles are everywhere in your garden, and I’m not gonna lie; we often overlook...

Clock’s ticking. You’ve got a few sunrises ‘til summer… That list of “maybe someday” projects?...

It’s easy to plant potatoes in the ground but creating an above-ground structure can give you a...

Clay pots are fired pots typically referred to as terra cotta. People often use clay pots for...

There are many variations on water filters you can buy, but in an emergency, you can improvise...

There is actually a way to make a harmless rat trap for catch-and-release. The idea is to capture...

Right now your steel wool is probably gathering dust, right? You might have bought it for a...

Winter is always the most challenging time of the year. It’s not only about the cold, wind...

Power outages are all too common, and many people find themselves unprepared when the lights go...

Many people who have chosen to live off-grid quickly learn that it’s never as easy as it seems....