Back pain is something that will affect all of us at some point during our lives. Whether we pulled a muscle from lifting something, exerted ourselves by exercising too much, or simply slept wrong, back pain can be an issue that prevents us from enjoying our lives to the fullest. Unfortunately, back pain only tends… [read more]
Raising Pigs from A to Z
If you’ve recently made the decision to raise pigs for meat, you’ve made a fantastic choice. Pigs are an enjoyable animal to raise, offering a high volume of meat and an even higher level of enjoyment for even the novice farmer. Pigs are intelligent and learn quickly, picking up new tricks even faster than dogs!… [read more]
29 All-Natural Home Remedies for Warts
Many of us have had warts at some time during our lives. Warts like to strike on our fingers, the bottoms of our feet, and sometimes in more unpleasant places. The most common types of warts are plantar warts, which generally target the feet and the hands. Many people rush to the pharmacy when… [read more]
How to Split Firewood Without Hurting Yourself
There’s nothing quite as warming as a wood stove or fireplace on the homestead. It’s a nice and easy way to heat your home and you won’t have to worry about the cost of electricity to keep your home warm during the colder winter months. However, wood heat doesn’t come without a bit of… [read more]
27 Natural Remedies to Heal Wounds When You Have no Doctor
Getting injured is no fun. Most people head to the doctor when they get an injury if they’re hoping to avoid it getting infected. Doctors are quick to prescribe medication or pharmaceutical lotions which are, indeed, great at helping to fight infections. However, there are a few reasons that this might not be the best… [read more]
The Many Types of Soil You Should Know Of
As you’re planning and plotting your garden for this spring, there are plenty of factors that you must consider. What plants will you grow? Where will you plant them? What will your harvest be like? However, keep in mind that many of the answers to these questions–as well as the final outcome of your… [read more]
31 All-Natural Home Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common problems that affects the bones and joints in the human body. A huge number of people develops some sort of arthritis at some point in their lives, and the numbers are staggering: 54 million Americans have it, out of which 300,000 are babies and children (source). And once… [read more]
30 Homesteading Gifts to Give Your Loved Ones
As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking ways to make ends meet. Gifts can be expensive, especially at times of the year where you feel inundated with shopping lists and feel the need to find something special for everyone on our list. Luckily, if you have a… [read more]
Use These 28 Herbal Remedies Instead of Ibuprofen to Fight Inflammation
Most of us have used ibuprofen from time-to-time. It’s a very versatile drug that’s known to help treat all sorts of pain, ranging from headaches to joint aches to muscle pain to the lingering pain after an injury, fever and inflamation. Ibuprofen is what’s known as a NSAID, or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It’s readily… [read more]
How to Grow and Harvest Sweet Potatoes
One of the most versatile plants to eat and cook, sweet potatoes are also shockingly easy to grow. These tasty tubers can be grown directly in the garden, in a container, or even on a trellis. Some people even have success growing them as houseplants! Sweet potatoes are a relative to morning glories, and exhibit… [read more]
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