With multiple medicinal and culinary uses, calendula is a popular plant known for its bright yellow and orange flowers. This gorgeous bloom follows the direction of the sun throughout the day, just like sunflowers, and offers a sunny addition to any home garden. Also known as English marigolds or pot marigolds, these plants are known… [read more]
These 33 Natural Remedies Will Help You Beat Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a bothersome condition, marked by coughing, excessive mucus production, a tight chest and shortness of breath. It’s not a great way to start the season, but many people experience bronchitis on an annual basis around the start of fall or winter. This form of bronchitis, known as chronic bronchitis, will generally continue to… [read more]
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
When I evacuated my family during the Yale Road fire, I will always remember the fire tornado headed straight for my homestead. I watched in horror as this massive-spinning nightmare tunnel headed straight for my house. A gust of wind came in and pushed it just by my home. It ended up burning down a… [read more]
20 Simple Ways to Save Money on Chicken Feed
If you are raising chickens for meat or eggs, you might wonder if it is really worth it. The cost of buying quality, commercial feed from a chain store or feed store is certainly higher than the cost of a few dozen eggs from your grocery store. It can be expensive to feed your flock… [read more]
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s even possible to quit your day job and devote yourself to the business you love: the business of working your land. Luckily, a homesteading lifestyle works well for those seeking work-from-home opportunities. You can earn a living from a homestead… [read more]
These 36 Natural Remedies against Fatigue Will Energize You!
It’s normal to get tired. That happens to all of us. It’s a signal that our brains and bodies need time to recharge by resting. However, there’s a difference between being tired and fatigue. Being tired is a need for rest, but being fatigued is a serious lack of energy that can hinder a person’s… [read more]
14 DIY Solar Projects for Your Homestead
Many cultures have never relied on electricity, in fact, they literally shun it. Homesteads today are finding alternative means to electricity and utilizing more solar power than ever before, and with good reason, it’s a great way to save on utility costs. Sunlight can generate as much electricity as your local utility company, and more.… [read more]
Winter Composting in 15 Easy Steps
The benefits of compost cannot be overstated. There are so many reasons to compost, including eliminating the need to purchase and use chemical fertilizers as well as the ability to retain soil moisture. You can save money and resources while improving your soil and environmental impact. Compost improves soil structure and drainage, and reduces the… [read more]
Ulcers: 25 Home Remedies to Help You Beat Them
Ulcers are irritating sores. Many people associate ulcers with the digestive tract, which is fair because the majority of ulcers occur here. However, ulcers can appear all over the body. They can even be external and appear on the skin. Gastric ulcers, the most common type, are the type that appear in the stomach. They… [read more]
6 DIY Mosquito Traps That Are Dirt-cheap to Make
Mosquitoes are universal pests. Anyone who does anything outside has to contend with THEM. Not only are they annoying, but their bites cause itchy welts, and they can carry disease. Plain and simple, mosquitoes suck. Humankind has been dealing with mosquitoes for a very long time. Historians have found many substances and techniques used by… [read more]
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