Are you looking to cover up an unsightly view or create some privacy in your garden as quickly as possible? Instead of going to the expense of erecting an unsightly fence, cheap fast growing privacy trees are the perfect choice…
How many porches have a captivating ceiling? Most often, a few whitewashed gypsum boards nailed to the roof trusses do the work. Or, perhaps there’s no ceiling, just naked roofing! Come on! It’s time to go Michelangelo with these inexpensive DIY porch ceiling…
Have you ever been asked how much is a peck of apples? If so, then you might have made a wild guess like everyone else – including me! That’s why I researched and studied the term “a peck of apples”…
You have probably spent a long time installing your electric fence. And it can be incredibly frustrating when it does not work as expected. Even though it may take time to identify and fix the problem, this is not something…
Let’s talk about that spot in your backyard. The one that’s perhaps a bit neglected, but it does have potential. It’s sunny, with dappled shade, plus it has a view! All it needs now to make it an extension of your living space is a budget…
Ladies & Gentlemen, Start Your Tractors! Even the most intense farming tasks are far less grueling with suitable tractor equipment. When you’re sitting on your new tractor’s adjustable power seat, even the trickiest farm duties can become so easy that…
Although my wife and I now have country homesteads in two states (Ohio and Kentucky), we used to live in some of the largest cities in the USA – like Atlanta, New York City, and Seattle, to name a few….
We can think of a few bugs that look like earwigs – even though earwigs are an insect commonly known for their distinctive appearance. The two curved pincers that protrude from their abdomens make them somewhat unique among other insects…
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…
Does your yard sport a naked well pipe sticking out of the soil like a long-lost snorkel? Well – we have good news. Your wellhead (aka a well pipe) can wear a cover. And we have many creative ideas to help you cover up your…
I have been toying with the idea of introducing cows to our smallholding, but the thought of upgrading all our fences is a little daunting, to say the least. From what I’ve experienced of cows, they perceive fences primarily as…
There’s always fencing to be done on a homestead or farm, and the best fencing pliers make your life a lot easier. I have one set of pliers I always carry with me. They’re the pliers that can do anything…
Homesteaders from all over the world feel the high cost of housing digging into their pockets. And their piggy banks! So, at a time like this, you might need to do some deep digging for some cheap housing ideas and…
In most books, the definition of the word “self sufficient” is simple: If you are self-sufficient, then you need no outside help in satisfying your own needs, especially when it comes to producing your own food and living healthily. However,…
Are you wondering precisely what those tiny black bugs are that look like poppy seeds? We have the answer for you today; a list of 15 ‘bugs’ that look like poppy seeds. Now, although our title calls them ‘bugs,’ I…