I’ve always wanted to be a shrewd negotiator. To get a great deal on something simply due to my slick talking and hardened determination, or willingness to walk away from a deal, hoping the seller would chase me down and beg me to come back. But I suck at bluffing, and my conscience usually gets in the way. I really don’t like burning bridges or cheating anyone. The one time I … [Read more...] about Power Equipment: Buyer Beware!
NotMISpecies Webinars Offer Help for Backyard Invasive Species Problems
NotMISpecies webinars offer help for backyard invasive species problems, and more! New sessions in the NotMISpecies webinar series will offer an abundance of information, resources and field experiences to help identify and manage invasive species in Michigan. Supported by Michigan's Invasive Species Program, the regular, hourlong webinars are designed to keep … [Read more...] about NotMISpecies Webinars Offer Help for Backyard Invasive Species Problems
Butter Making 101
Have you always wanted to make some butter for the family, but not wanted to make it in the sort of quantities that require a full-on butter churn? Mason-jar butter can be a great option for the aspiring homesteader. Follow along below for how to make it! Ingredients Believe it or not, all you'll need for this super-simple recipe is a cup of heavy cream, salt, some cold … [Read more...] about Butter Making 101
Spotted Lanternfly Found in Indiana
Indiana homesteaders, keep your eyes on your walnut, oak, maple and fruit trees. This week, the spotted lanternfly was found for the first time in Switzerland County. This is significant not just for Indianans, but for Americans in general as Switzerland County represents the furthest west the fly has yet been found. A homeowner in Vevay contacted DNR’s Division of … [Read more...] about Spotted Lanternfly Found in Indiana
Why You Shouldn’t Use Fire to Demolish Structures
(For legal purposes, I have to say this is not advice. I do not recommend doing this in any way shape or form, nor do the owners of this blog, business, or any of its subsidiaries. This is a cautionary tale.) I’m either a pyromaniac, lazy, or cheap. Most likely, it’s all three. I don’t want to dismantle a building and then discard the materials at a dump or recycling center. … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Use Fire to Demolish Structures
