Can You Freeze Eggs? What Every Homesteader Should Know
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If you raise chickens or even buy farm-fresh eggs in bulk, youโve likely wondered: Can you freeze eggs to make them last longer? It's a smart...
10 Common Household Items Youโve Been Using Wrong
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Many of us are quick to throw things away. Thatโs a good thing because clutter is unsightly and an obsession with keeping everything leads to...
The Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe Every Homesteader Should Know
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In a world increasingly dependent on chemicals, many of us are returning to nature for the solutions our ancestors once relied on. If you're trying...
Deterring Unwanted Pests with Lemon and Baking Soda
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When it comes to keeping your home or homestead pest-free, you donโt need to rely on toxic sprays or expensive solutions. Two simple ingredients,...
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
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Thereโs no shortage of chemical weed killers that combine various industrial chemicals to kill weeds. One of the primary ingredients in many...
Grandmaโs May Planting Guide: The Flowers & Veggies She Swore By
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Thereโs a reason our grandmothers waited for May to start planting, and it wasnโt just about tradition. They knew this was when the earth hit its...
DIY First Aid Kit for Gardeners and Homesteaders
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Gardens are gentle, quiet places that often offer us peace and relaxing moments. Until the thorns of a blackberry vine cut our arms like a razor....
Grandmaโs Long-Lasting Bread and Butter Pickles
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During a crisis, itโs time-tested recipes like this one that can save your life. The story behind the bread and butter pickles goes way back to the...
Shelf-Stable Rice Meals That Stay Fresh for Years
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When stored right, rice can outlast just about every other grain in your pantry without losing its bite or nutrition. But what if I told you that...
How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet โ The RIGHT Way
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Cast iron skillets are beloved in kitchens for their durability, heat retention, and ability to create perfectly seared meals. They are a favorite...
10 Long-Lasting Foods You Can Make From Honey
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Every late summer, I receive an abundant supply of honey - a perk of living on a homestead. Generally, I pour this honey into jars and gift it to my...
Turmeric for Plants? Sprinkle It in Your Garden and Watch What Happens!
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Synthetic pesticides drain budgets and harm soil. Turmeric flips the script. After replacing neem oil with a turmeric-diatomaceous earth mix, my...
How to Preserve Milk for Years
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Back in the day, people didnโt run to the store every time they needed milk. They had ways to keep it fresh long after the cow had been milked, even...
I Fed Stinging Nettles to My Chickens, and This Happened
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Stinging nettles are everywhere in your garden, and I'm not gonna lie; we often overlook them and have them discarded. No need to do this anymore!...
Marigold 101
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If youโve ever walked past a marigold without giving it much thought, you mightโve just snubbed one of the hardest-working plants in the garden....
No Seeds Needed! How to Grow Tomatoes from a Single Slice
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Did you know that you could have an endless harvest from a single slice of tomato? Itโs just one of those things you plant once, then harvest...
How Does a Faraday Cage Work?
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In todayโs world, technology is everywhere. From the devices we use daily to the infrastructure that powers our homes, we rely heavily on electronic...
Secret Amish Medical Care Hacks They Donโt Want You to Know
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The Amish are a very close-knit community. To be more specific, they are often a very closed community typically shunning the influences and...
Better Than Concrete: DIY Cob Projects You Should Do Today
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Cob building material is a mix of clay, sand, and straw, forming a sculptable mortar that dries rock-hard. Unlike concrete, it requires no permits,...
How to Manage Serious Wounds With Household Items
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I was chopping an oak round. One misjudged strike, and the blade glanced off the wood, biting deep into my shin. Blood soaked my boot within...
What Is a Freestanding Greenhouse? Everything You Need to Know
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For gardeners and homesteaders aiming to boost their self-sufficiency, greenhouses are game-changers. They extend your growing season, shield plants...
8 Spring Wild Edibles You Need To Can
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As a homesteader who has lived off the grid for the past 10 years, I have learned how to make the most of the bounties of nature around us. One of...
How to Make Fermented Cabbage
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Fermented cabbage is one of the simplest and most rewarding foods you can make at home. Itโs a centuries-old preservation method that enhances...
The Best Guardian Animals for Your Homestead (Besides Dogs)
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Thereโs a description of dogs that protect livestock. Theyโre called โguardianโ dogs. They protect poultry like chickens and ducks and even more...
How to Attract Ladybugs To Your Garden โ Natureโs Crop Guardians
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Tired of watching your plants get chewed up by aphids, and not keen on dousing your garden in chemicals? Thereโs a natural solution hiding in plain...
Does Potting Soil Go Bad? The โSimpleโ Answer!
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If you're growing your own food, herbs, or flowers at home, chances are you've used potting soil. Whether youโre container gardening, starting...
How Long Do Potatoes Last in the Fridge Cooked?
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Potatoes are one of the most useful and filling foods you can grow or store. Once cooked, they become even more versatileโbut like most cooked...
Why You SHOULD Leave Your Food Out in the Sun
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Slice a solar-dried strawberry beside one from an electric dehydrator. Youโll taste the difference instantly. The sunโs gentle, slow heat...
Dangerous Household Items You Should Get Rid Of
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Some of the deadliest items on your homestead arenโt from outside threats. They could already be inside your home. And itโs not just the bleach or...
Can Chickens Eat Bread?
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This question comes up much more often than you might believe. Can chickens eat bread? The answer is much simpler than you might believe but there...
Automatic Chicken Feeder That Needs No Electricity: How Do You Make It?
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Chickens donโt care if youโre sick, busy or on vacation. They demand food daily. Store-bought automatic feeders? Pricey, power-hungry, and prone to...
Ways to Teach Your Kids Homesteading Skills That Will Last a Lifetime
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The rewarding value of homesteading is the wide variety of skills any homesteader develops as they pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle. Itโs...
