
DIY: How to Carve Wooden Spoons
The idea of woodworking can be romantic, interesting, and intimidating all the same. An easy way to venture into this world is by carving your own wooden spoon. Here’s how.

The idea of woodworking can be romantic, interesting, and intimidating all the same. An easy way to venture into this world is by carving your own wooden spoon. Here’s how.
Fat has gotten a bad rap, but recently things have begun to change. Here’s how one homesteader renders her own lard.
Pole barns or sheds are simple structures ideal for agricultural purposes, but can be useful on rural homesteads and even suburban lots. These

As far as food and daily rituals go, there may be nothing quite so simple and satisfying as making a fresh loaf of bread.

While our store regularly has sauerkraut demonstrations, we hadn’t dabbled much more in fermenting. Until now.

I decided to do what I always do when I want something I either can’t afford or aren’t willing to part with the cash for: make it myself.

Homemade dry rubs are economical, easy to make and very versatile. Try these easy recipes – they use spices and herbs commonly found in most pantries. Use to enhance meats, chicken, fish and vegetables when roasting or grilling!
Some will save you money, some are eco-friendly, some are healthier for you, and almost all wll come in very handy during an emergency or power outage. Here are a few simple ways to start doing something with your own two hands, today.

It gives me no small amount of pleasure to realize that when it comes to mason jars, I was way cool before anybody else.

Every time you water the plant or pull the surrounding weeds, pull off the squash beetles or side dress with some compost remember that you are holding a future filled with abundance. How awesome is that?

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