Can You Be A Homesteader When You’re Flat Broke?
Hows this for the cucumbers? The trellis is made out of some straighter branches and twine…


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Hows this for the cucumbers? The trellis is made out of some straighter branches and twine…


Trash bin potatoes doesn’t sound appetizing, does it? The main idea here is that you can reap a lot of potatoes by growing them in a container like a trash bin (the trash bin should have no trash in it). And it does really grow and multiply fast, so it is a good opportunity even if you don’t…
Just because your home is in an urban area doesn’t mean you can’t start Homesteading. You can adapt traditional homesteading values to help you provide healthy, natural food for your family and live more sustainably. Many of us have limited in the space and time, but there are simple techniques, which can make a huge…
How to Store Food Without Electricity Just Like Grandma Did! For many of us remembering Grandma and how she prepped food, canned it, stored it and cooked it was just part and parcel of our upbringing. We may have noticed that our mothers did the same prep, storing and cooking as she did, and it…
Judging by what this couple did when they renovated their front porch pallet wood is not only useful and cheap but it can look amazing. Finishing off with a walnut stain, this couple have added huge value to one of the most favorite spots in a house – the porch. How many of us have…
These Inexpensive Solutions Can Save the Life of Your Tools, But Will Require A Bit Of Patience! When you have a lot of tools but do not usually use them, tendency is for them to rust, specially if they are stored in a shed. Tools that are also handed down from generation to generation are…
2. Collecting Water: Imagine making a system where you can collect rainwater, feed the garden in the hot summer months and generally conserve water. Its free and renewable. Building the system takes a bit of time and energy and you will need some tools and lots of screws but at the end of the day…