There is hardly anything more wonderful than a piece of perfectly ripe fruit. The only downside is you have such precious little time to enjoy it before it spoils…. but, if you freeze your fruit you’ll have many extra months in which to eat it. This is perfect for maximizing the returns on your own …
Raisins are a staple food throughout North America and elsewhere in the world. Simple, wholesome, sweet, and as useful in recipes as they are as a standalone snack. Raisins have a lot going for them. Raisins also make for pretty good survival food, both as carried rations and as long shelf life fare at home. …
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks on to your water bill most months when it is in use. That first filling and then refilling for periodic cleaning can use hundreds of gallons, to say nothing of topping off for evaporation. It adds up! But you might …
If you’re like me, you love composting. It’s a great way to reduce and reuse your waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your plants in the bargain. But I’ll admit, I had to go against my initial instincts when it came to leaving insects and other crawling critters in the compost. I wanted to torch …
9 Surefire Ways to Control Ants in the Compost Bin Read More »
If you live in an area with blistering cold winters, or perhaps you just live in a house or apartment that is drafty, poorly insulated, and always chilly, you might be tempted to try and heat your home with your gas oven. It can certainly put out the heat, but is it a good idea? …
Heating Your House with a Gas Oven – Is it Safe? Read More »
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we do not have a sawmill on the property, we have had to find woodworking places looking for people to take their sawdust off their hands. It is in demand, so we can only get a bag or two at a …
Pretty much every house in the nation has a garden hose for one chore or another. Your average homesteader will probably be using garden hoses all day long, every day, at least during the warmer months. One of the most popular modern garden hoses for the task is the expandable hose. Lightweight, super flexible, and …
It’s a common question among composters – can you compost bread? For some, the thought of adding bread to the compost may seem like a good idea. After all, it’s organic, right? Yes, bread can be composted and it adds plenty of nutrients, including nitrogen, and organic matter to the compost pile. It decomposes quickly, …
Mealworms are an important food source for all sorts of animals in nature, especially many species of birds. Naturally, lots of people who own birds (including chickens) keep mealworms on hand both alive and dead as treats or a regular part of their feathered friends’ diets. Storing mealworms for the short-term and for the long-term …
A compost pile is undeniably a great thing to make for your garden and other planting activities. A rich mixture of broken-down biomatter can supercharge your soil with tons of nutrients that plants need. However, there are plenty of people who have hesitated prior to installing their own compost pile after hearing stories of the …
