Category: Backyard 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....

A DIY Faraday cage protects electronics, especially circuit boards, from electromagnetic forces....

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 building a DIY greenhouse is a fantastic way to extend your growing...

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

Thinking of tossing out your old furniture? Hold your horses! Here’s how you can repurpose...

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 without electricity? It could be a power...

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

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...