Check out our nifty do-it-yourself projects that will allow you to make stuff that you’d otherwise buy from the store on your own.
Whether it’s a mosquito trap or a root cellar, there’s definitely a project to fit your needs and skill level.
A clay pot heater is a simple, effective way to heat a small room or space using nothing more than a few candles and some clay or terracotta pots. No moving parts. No electricity. Just ambient heat. But capturing that heat is the key. A candle on its own generates a set level of heat …
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Trees come down… it’s just a matter of time… Whether they fall because you’ve cut them or because a disease or natural disaster takes its toll, the inevitable truth is that at some point, you’re going to have fallen trees to contend with on your property. If you’re cutting trees yourself, the easiest way to …
The Zeer pot, or pot-in-pot refrigerator, is a product of necessity – food preservation. This simple configuration of earthenware clay pots, insulation, and fabric allows for a cool space in even the hottest climates. These systems have been used in hot, arid regions of the world like Africa and the Middle East for centuries. The …
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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. …
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 …
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Cast iron cookware is awesome! The cookware is easy to care for, and cooks food at an even heat. Learn how to season your pans to get that wonderful non-stick coating! Cast iron is amazing. No matter what size pan or pot, you can go from meats to desserts with equal ease. Once your pan …
Today I will share how to make beautiful cranberry floating candles that are eco-friendly. One of the things we love about the seasons is the scents. However, when your favorite holiday scents are filled with toxic chemicals, it just doesn’t make sense to use them. But don’t worry, you won’t have to go without. Synthetic fragrances …
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You can easily make your own diy aromatherapy candles for aromatherapy, or just emergencies! We usually order a full cow every 12-15 months, and when we do, we order “everything but the moo”. If I could figure out how to fix “moo”, I would get that as well. The butchers are awesome enough to allow us …
are easy to make, makes less trash and obviously uses less chemicals than commercial laundry soap. I am not a big fan of waste at all. I don’t like buying the humongous bottles of laundry soap that are full of chemicals to wash my family’s laundry. And, with 5 people, I do a lot of …
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Sewing is a great and valuable skill to have. If you have a basic knowledge of the equipment and vocabulary, then you can take on a seemingly endless number of sewing projects and create just about anything made of cloth. Now, I am no great tailor – I am just a beginner sewer. Everyone starts …
