As we enter the cold season, plenty of people's minds are on germs and flus. Namely, of course, people are focused on how to avoid them. But lots of folks are also leery of the sort of harsh, and often toxic household products used to keep surfaces clean. Luckily, there are some easy way to whip up non toxic variants. Read on for a few natural analogues to your favorite … [Read more...] about At-Home Alternatives to Commercial Cleaners
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Making Fig Wine
As you may have noticed from a few previous articles on this website, your humble author is obsessed with figs. Perhaps this is because despite living in climate supposedly not suited for them, I have managed to keep a fig tree alive and flourishing for some time now, and thus am always pleasantly surprised by the harvest. Whatever the reason, I decided this year to combine two … [Read more...] about Making Fig Wine
True Utility SmartKnife+
Whether in the woods, the fields, or around the homestead, the value of a pocketknife is undeniable. Of course, multi-tools are also useful, but most have a definite preference, either preferring the broader utility of the latter, or finding the singular purpose of the former more appealing. True Utility has sought to bridge this gap, with their new SmartKnife+. Keeping cutting … [Read more...] about True Utility SmartKnife+
How To Make a DIY Skating Rink
The best part of having a homestead is getting creative with your land. You can get some crazy idea to build an ice rink and then go out and do it. I've built one on my property every year for the past five years, and each time I learn something new. Here are the basic steps to creating a DIY skating rink along with some mistakes to potentially avoid. 1) Find Flat Land: … [Read more...] about How To Make a DIY Skating Rink
How to Grow Your Own Toilet Paper
Most homesteaders begin their journey with the desire to be fully self-sufficient. From food, to power, to transportation, this can be quite a process. Oftentimes, however, the simplest needs are overlooked in favor of more flashy pursuits, but the devil is in the details. Have you ever considered, for instance, how to live without store-bought toilet paper? If not, read on, … [Read more...] about How to Grow Your Own Toilet Paper
