Category: Backyard Projects

An open yard is an open invitation. Regardless of the situation, an open yard provides easy access...

You already know my article about how I built my greenhouse and I wanted to share some valuable...

Every homesteader knows that a greenhouse is a great way to extend your growing season by...

I’ve been exploring rainwater collection systems, and they’re super easy to set up. They can lower...

Thinking of tossing out your old furniture? Hold your horses! Those cast-offs might just be...

Using everyday household items, you can transform your casual gardening into an innovative one...

Ever looked at garbage bags and thought, “Wow, what potential?” By the end of this...

A root cellar is a storage space built underground to preserve perishable items like fruits,...

Over the years, I’ve learned that protecting your property isn’t just about locks and...

If you’re like me, you probably don’t have a recycling plant nearby. Sounds strange to...

Since isolation, we’ve come to see ‘home is our sanctuary,’ and we can make it...

Imagine waking up one morning to discover unsettling paw prints near your doorstep or witnessing a...

Most people assume that being on my own land means I can do with it whatever I want. However, as...

A self-watering raised garden bed is a type of garden bed with a built-in watering system that...

Have you ever thought about the countless ways magnets can make your life easier? From organizing...

For one very big reason, blue barrels are popular with preppers and homesteaders: they are one of...

Turning old milk jugs into useful garden accessories is about more than just helping the...

When you live in a cold or temperate climate, you often must protect your plants from early fall...

How many times have you found yourself without hot water? It could be a power outage, the hot...

Living off-grid for a decade, I’ve tested various water heaters. Solar ones are sunny-day...

One of the advantages of homesteading is reducing expenses by DIYing most of the necessary...

As a homesteader, you need to be well-prepared for any crisis. For instance, you should know how...

I had always loved experimenting with new practices on my farmstead. However, a brief but...

Storing food for survival situations is essential for any homesteader. It’s crucial you have...

Living off the grid can be expensive. As a homesteader, you can take several steps to cut down...

Creating a root cellar doesn’t require building or engineering skills, you only need a garbage can...

As a homesteader, I find joy in being self-sufficient and growing my own produce in a small...

I have a confession to make:  I used to hate composting. The smell, the mess, and the endless...

Fish are bred and raised in a controlled environment as part of fish farming, commonly called...

When there is a societal breakdown, be it localized rioting or a nationwide crisis, looting...

As homesteaders, we understand the importance of self-sufficiency and using what we have. One of...

During a grid-down scenario, the loss of electricity presents an immediate problem of food...