Homesteading

Top 5 Bladed Tools for the Homestead

Add to Favorites By Dana Benner  There is no shortage of tools needed to keep the homestead up and running. Recently, someone asked me what I thought were the top …

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Good Country Neighbors
February 4, 2023 · · Homesteading

Most of what it takes to become good country neighbors is little more than courtesy, patience, and a listening ear.

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Homestead Projects You Can DIY In a Weekend
February 4, 2023 · · Homesteading

There’s always something to be done or fixed on homesteads, it seems. Here are 4 simple homestead projects you can do in a weekend.

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How Rabbit Farming Differs in the Winter
December 20, 2022 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Whether you’re raising meat rabbits or rabbits for show, rabbit farming changes seasonally. What works in summer may not work in winter.

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Winter Bird Feeding Tips
December 20, 2022 · · Homesteading

Winter bird feeding is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy at a time of year when outdoor chores are at a minimum. It’s a great way to help nature and stay connected to the wild world around us.

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Winter Hoof Care for Horses

Hoof care is important any time of year, but particularly so in winter when conditions are the wettest and most worrisome.

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Make a Mug Cozy: An Easy Cable Knitting Pattern
December 8, 2022 · · Homesteading

A mug cozy really does make an adorable gift—with built-in packaging! Learn how to make these cute gifts with this free pattern.

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Making a Wreath

An old-fashioned holiday tradition is to hang an evergreen wreath on your door to welcome family and friends.
Wreath making is quick and very inexpensive.

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Cross Stitch Patterns: Personalized Christmas Stocking Tags
December 7, 2022 · · Holiday, Homesteading

Learn how to make cute, personalized cross stitch Christmas decor and stocking tags.

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Learn How to Felt Wool for Fun or Profit

Usually, people think of sculpting as an art form using clay or stone. However, there are other media and methods that can be used, such as wool. This has led many to discover how to felt wool and create beautiful wool sculptures.

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How to Crochet a Scarf
October 5, 2022 · · Homesteading

When you know how to crochet a scarf, you have the foundation of skills needed to create almost anything from yarn.

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12 Benefits of Learning How to Crochet

What does “crochet” mean? Let’s start with the basics. Crochet is defined as the process of hooking thread or yarn to create fabric.

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Matching Dyeing Techniques to Fibers
September 28, 2022 · · Homesteading

Experimenting with different plant sources from nature can yield an amazing range of color when dyeing wool or cotton.

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10 Agritourism Ideas for Your Farm
September 12, 2022 · · Homesteading

Agritourism, while it sounds fancy, is not a new concept. Earning extra cash on your farm is possible with these agritourism ideas.

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Agritourism: A Money-Making Agriculture Business

Can inviting farm visitors fuel a successful money-making agriculture business? It’s called agritourism and yes, it can!

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