Primitive Smoker DIY – How to Smoke Meat in the Wild
Wondering how to smoke meat in the wild? We’ve built a primitive smoker that is perfect for smoking meat wherever you are; in the wild, in your backyard,
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The Beginner’s Guide to Composting – Surprisingly Simple Super Soil
It looks like dirt and smells like dirt, but it’s not. It’s teeming with bacterial and fungal activity. It’s the nutrient-rich, life-giving material dreams are made of: we’re
How to Make a Wooden Decoy Bird to Protect Your Garden
When my husband started whittling away in his workshop for hours on end, I got a little worried. Surely there were more pressing things to be doing than
How to Make Comfrey Oil and Healing Comfrey Ointment Balm
Comfrey is one of my favorite plants with its delicate flowers and hairy leaves. It lures snails away from my spinach, drops its leaves, and nourishes the earth,
How We Built a Cabin Kit in Our Backyard [a Tiny House for Guests!]
Do you stress about having guests come to stay? I sure do. My husband and I share our home with six dogs, four of which are large and
5 Homemade Cheese Recipes That Are Super Easy to Make Yourself
If you want to level-up your make-it-from-scratch game, why not try homemade cheese? Making things from scratch can be fun and rewarding, and making your own cheese is
How to Season a Cast Iron Pan [Super Simple Steps to a Perfectly Seasoned Pan]
Cast iron skillets and pans have been around forever, but I’m only just now jumping on board. My husband finally convinced me to switch from (toxic!) non-stick pans
Quick Fire Cider Recipe You Can Make Yourself
There’s nothing like fire cider for a kick up the butt! Whether you need a kickstart in the morning or your immune system needs a boost – fire
15 Sturdy Grape Vine Trellis Design Ideas for Your Backyard Arbor
Although they used to grow grapes without a trellis in the old days (and probably still do in many vineyards and gardens), I really prefer my grapes on
How to Trim Goat Hooves in 8 Simple Steps [Photo Tutorial]
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
