DIY Projects – For The Backyard

Turning old milk jugs into useful garden accessories is about more than just helping the environment. It's also a creative and cost-effective way to...

When you live in a cold or temperate climate, you often must protect your plants from early fall or late spring frosts. Here are several quick and...

As a homesteader, you need to be well-prepared for any crisis. For instance, you should know how to use survival off-grid tools, build a shelter, or...

Living off the grid can be expensive. As a homesteader, you can take several steps to cut down your electricity bills and reduce your overall energy...

Fish are bred and raised in a controlled environment as part of fish farming, commonly called aquaculture, a significant agricultural area. It has...

When there is a societal breakdown, be it localized rioting or a nationwide crisis, looting becomes a major concern that we need to take seriously;...

The hot shower is a marvel of modern technology. There is nothing like a hot shower after a cold, hard day of work. The good news is that DIY hot...

It is time we all learn how to build a cheap bunker in our backyard. The average steel bunker, base design, is going to run you over $20,000 for...

Did you ever think about being water independent and reduce your utility costs at the same time? Let’s look at 10 water systems that ensure there is...

Since winters are cold and harsh, there might be better times to implement your homestead ideas into life. You can get all those DIY projects off...

Backyards are private, that's for sure. But using it effectively, efficiently, and economically is a challenge for most homesteaders. But with the...

Have you ever thought of wanting to give that extra nutrition to your vegetable patch fruit trees or salad garden? But was reluctant to add anything...

Fresh herbs bring a wonderful flavor and aroma to food. Here we will guide you through the steps required to build an irrigation system for your...

I finally got the Dutch Bucket Hydroponics System assembled and installed. I chose to go with the Dutch Bucket system because of the low maintenance...

I used to think backyard projects were complex and back-breaking. To date, I’ve paid landscaping companies a fortune to get my backyard in check....

How many times have you been on the road, without anywhere to do laundry? Whether it's homesteading, camping, a road trip or some other adventure,...

This project (like many) was devised in order to solve a problem. I had begun to observe with my indoor plants – yellowing of the leaves....

Last year, I had over 200 square feet that I cultivated intensely. My vision was abundance, and it worked, mostly. But then, mid-season, I had to...

As a homesteader, we try to make every piece of our land both beautiful and functional. In other words, it basically either makes food or energy,...

Since we need electricity for the water supply in our homes, if there was a power outage, we would have no way of transporting water. Therefore, it...

As a homesteader, making your own alcohol is important as it turns waste fruits and sugars you may have into alcohol – allowing you to be more...