How Amish Beehives Came to Lehman’s
jsmith
May 3, 2017
The Amish family who makes our new beehives by hand gave Sal a chance to go “off-GPS” in Ohio’s Amish Country. Here’s the story.
Homesteading
On the Line: Our Staff’s Laundry Favorites
Sarah Nussbaum
April 28, 2017
At Lehman’s, we love our products so much we all use them, too. Here are some of our staff’s favorite laundry supplies.
25 Ways to Use Flour Sack Towels Around the Home
Sarah Nussbaum
April 24, 2017
They’re super absorbent, lint free, and vastly superior to the decorative towels you might find at a department store.
The ‘Triangle of Construction’ on a Homestead
Hannah Breckbill
April 12, 2017
I sat down with a friend the other night who has operated a local timber-framing company for nearly twenty years now. His words of wisdom will serve me well on my growing homestead – and maybe you, too.
Tips From A Market Gardener: How To Sell What You Grow
Kevin Wright
March 31, 2017
See where your heart is. How much money do you need or want to make? How hard do you want to work? These are all questions that the market gardener has to ask themselves.
Jerry Cans Are the Ultimate Preparedness – Even Against Lions!
Galen Lehman
March 29, 2017
The jerry can (probably) saved me from being eaten by lions! In a disaster or emergency, you’ll be glad you have one, too
After The Flood: Farmer Hannah Reflects
Hannah Breckbill
March 22, 2017
I walked around in a daze for about a week. My life’s work, my income, even my identity as a vegetable farmer were all taken from me in one fell swoop.
DIY: Make Homemade Laundry Soap for 7 Cents a Load
admin
March 17, 2017
Making homemade laundry soap can slash the cost of keeping laundry clean while extending the life of clothing, towels and other laundry.
The List Maker’s Spring Checklist
doug smith
March 3, 2017
I’m a list maker and prefer to make detailed outlines of what I need to do today, tomorrow, next week, next month and so on.
Rendering Lard: A First-Timer’s Guide
cpthegreat
March 1, 2017
It didn’t take long for the seal to take and now I have jars of lovely white lard to use – probably half a lifetime’s worth!
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