Homestead
How to Build a Mobile Chicken Tractor
Large, durable and easy to move, our a-frame chicken tractor made raising chickens a snap. Learn how we built our mobile chickshaw and the reasons we selected the a-frame design. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra...
Vanilla Mocha Homemade Melt and Pour Soap
Make your own soap at home with this easy melt and pour tutorial for vanilla mocha soap. This sweet and creamy soap is perfect for coffee lovers and takes no time to create. The journey into soap making began with an article in Country Living. The story featured a...
How to Make a Shade Cover for Your Garden
Excessive heat in the summer can destroy vulnerable plants in your garden. Protect them with a handmade garden cover. In this simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a protective shelter to block sunlight and save your plants from wilting or turning bitter. I love...
5 Benefits of Growing Your Own Food
Learn why planting a garden and growing wholesome food can benefit more than just your health and pocketbook with these top five benefits of gardening. I have a confession to make. I used to dislike gardening. There, I said it. The thought of the time put into...
DIY Garden Trellis Tutorial
Learning how to build a garden trellis may seem intimidating but it’s only as complicated as you make it. Using scrap lumber, wooden pallets or old lattice work is a great way to save money and give an old piece a fresh, new purpose. In this tutorial, learn how to...