Fall is here. And your pumpkins are everywhere! If you have any extra, don’t let them go to waste. With a bit of creativity and about twenty minutes of work, you can transform those gourds into stunning planters that will…
Goats are naturally playful and need fun and exercise. Enter goat toys! Whether you buy, build, or repurpose them, your goats will love the activity and it’s great for their health too. Here are 21 ideas for goat toys to…
I need to start with a disclaimer here – I love tree stumps! I’ve never seen the point of going to the trouble and expense of grinding them out when you have so many ways of turning them into a…
Summer’s still swinging. And the sun is still shining! Time to fire up the BBQ and get the beverages on ice! How about adding a rustic bar to your outdoor entertainment area? We’ve been on a virtual barhop finding epic rustic outdoor bar ideas you can easily DIY for less…
How to trim goat hooves is one of those useful things to know when you’re raising goats on a homestead or farm. Not only does it save you lots of money, but you’re also avoiding things like hoof rot, infections,…
Making butter from raw milk is simple and satisfying, and we’ll show you how to do it at home! Raw milk butter is a great way to use excess raw milk, producing a delicious and wholesome product. Butter has been…
Men from all over the world will love these DIY small man cave ideas. They feature everything a modern man needs. Luxury leather, traces of cigar smoke, amber downlights, and a snifter of whiskey on weathered wood! Yes – you’ve…
If you want to level-up your make-it-from-scratch game, why not try an easy homemade cheese recipe? Making things from scratch can be fun and rewarding, and making your own cheese is no exception. Plus, you get delicious cheese that’s often…
If you’ve always thought a clothesline was just a fancy rope tied between two trees, think again! We’ve gathered together the most spectacular and innovative DIY clothesline ideas for inside and outside. We organized the DIY clothesline ideas with something…
Starting with making soap can be a fun experience, a nightmare, or even both! However, finding the best book on soapmaking for you can help you have a positive, safe, and fun experience when you first start making soaps. The…
Why is my chainsaw blade smoking? There are a few common culprits we should discuss! Because if your chainsaw blade is smoking, you risk ruining your chainsaw chain, bar, and clutch, not to mention starting a brush blaze! To determine why…
Although they used to grow grapes without a trellis in the old days, I prefer my grapes on a dedicated grape vine trellis (also known as a grape arbor), especially when they’re getting started. However, I’ve recently run out of…
So, you’ve got a beef carcass in your freezer. And you’re unsure what to do with it. You could make beef jerky, roast it, or even grind it up and make burgers. But have you ever considered rendering the fat?…
How can you build a wattle fence? Start here. We show how. But first, imagine creating a highly efficient and easy-peasy garden border, or a barrier for small animals, with little or no money and minimal physical effort. Sounds too good to…
A Christmas fairy garden unlocks the magic of the holidays and makes a fabulously festive decoration for any homestead! A fairy garden is also one of the best holiday crafts for you and your kids, friends, or family to enjoy…
