DIY Tools You Can Make from Bark, Rocks and Trees
When the grid fails and supplies run dry, you won’t have fancy tools waiting on a shelf. Out here,...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jul 4, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
When the grid fails and supplies run dry, you won’t have fancy tools waiting on a shelf. Out here,...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jul 3, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Before electricity and grocery stores, families relied on these simple, cool earth shelters to...
Read Moreby Sunny M | Jul 1, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
If you’ve never poured hot tallow over cornmeal, you’re missing out on one of the oldest, most...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jun 30, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Most folks don’t realize it, but some of the stickiest, most reliable glues don’t come from a...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jun 27, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Food And Pantry | 0
Of all the ways you can make your homestead more self-reliant, few are as overlooked — or as...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jun 24, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Take a look at most toothpaste labels and you’ll find ingredients like triclosan, artificial dyes,...
Read Moreby Sunny M | Jun 20, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
You might not even realize it, but some of the most common things around your homestead could be...
Read Moreby Sunny M | May 30, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
What if I told you that one of the most powerful allies in your garden doesn’t come from a seed...
Read Moreby Olivia Brooks | May 23, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Most people think bigger is better when it comes to DIY: bigger sheds, bigger gardens, more tools,...
Read Moreby Olivia Brooks | May 20, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Editor's Pick | 0
Most people see a weed. They yank it out and toss it on the compost pile without a second thought....
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | May 15, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Food And Pantry | 2
More and more stories keep showing up on the Internet cautioning about coming food shortages,...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | May 12, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Survival | 0
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the devices we use daily to the infrastructure...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | May 9, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Home Improvements | 0
Many of us are quick to throw things away. That’s a good thing because clutter is unsightly and an...
Read Moreby Michael B | May 5, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Editor's Pick | 0
Cob building material is a mix of clay, sand, and straw, forming a sculptable mortar that dries...
Read Moreby Sunny M | Apr 21, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Stinging nettles are everywhere in your garden, and I’m not gonna lie; we often overlook...
Read Moreby Michael B | Apr 14, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Editor's Pick | 0
Chickens don’t care if you’re sick, busy or on vacation. They demand food daily. Store-bought...
Read Moreby Sunny M | Apr 4, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Food And Pantry | 0
How to Make Feed That Keeps Your Hens Healthy An old joke when someone referred to something cheap...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Mar 28, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Editor's Pick | 1
I’ve built 3 greenhouses. And like so many things we do, each one was progressively bigger. Along...
Read Moreby Michael B | Mar 20, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Clock’s ticking. You’ve got a few sunrises ‘til summer… That list of “maybe someday” projects?...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Mar 6, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects, Gardening | 0
A lot of people are aware of aeroponics and when you first hear how it works it would be no...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Feb 20, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
It’s easy to plant potatoes in the ground but creating an above-ground structure can give you a...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Feb 17, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 1
Clay pots are fired pots typically referred to as terra cotta. People often use clay pots for...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Feb 10, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
There are many variations on water filters you can buy, but in an emergency, you can improvise...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Feb 3, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 1
There is actually a way to make a harmless rat trap for catch-and-release. The idea is to capture...
Read Moreby Sunny M | Jan 28, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Right now your steel wool is probably gathering dust, right? You might have bought it for a...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jan 27, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Winter is always the most challenging time of the year. It’s not only about the cold, wind...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jan 20, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Power outages are all too common, and many people find themselves unprepared when the lights go...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Jan 16, 2025 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Many people who have chosen to live off-grid quickly learn that it’s never as easy as it seems....
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Dec 24, 2024 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
A DIY Faraday cage protects electronics, especially circuit boards, from electromagnetic forces....
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Dec 2, 2024 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
An open yard is an open invitation. Regardless of the situation, an open yard provides easy access...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Nov 25, 2024 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
You already know my article about how I built my greenhouse and I wanted to share some valuable...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Nov 12, 2024 | All Articles, Backyard Projects | 0
Every homesteader knows that building a DIY greenhouse is a fantastic way to extend your growing...
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