Category: For the Backyard

There is a high chance that you also have that one shed where you toss the things you don’t...

I’ve been heating with wood almost my whole life and if your first choice in terms of heating is...

Anyone who raises chickens is familiar with the usual list of daily, weekly and monthly chores....

If you have ever sat around a backyard fire pit and spent more time moving your chair away from...

If you’ve never heard of a ghost fence, that’s no surprise. Most fences are defined by barbed...

Blacksmithing is a skill that the Amish have embraced for centuries. It’s one of the key skills...

Water is survival. Without it, even the toughest homestead will fail at some point. Long before...

It’s estimated that more than 350 million rubber tires are recycled annually worldwide. Most are...

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

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

Collecting rainwater is nothing new. Our ancestors did it long before us. It’s surprising...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

The hot shower is a marvel of modern technology. There is nothing like a hot shower after a cold...

It is time we all learn how to build a cheap bunker in our backyard. The average steel bunker,...

Did you ever think about being water independent and reduce your utility costs at the same time?...

Since winters are cold and harsh, there might be better times to implement your homestead ideas...

Backyards are private, that’s for sure. But using it effectively, efficiently, and...

Have you ever thought of wanting to give that extra nutrition to your vegetable patch fruit trees...

Fresh herbs bring a wonderful flavor and aroma to food. Here we will guide you through the steps...

I finally got the Dutch Bucket Hydroponics System assembled and installed. I chose to go with the...