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
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
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
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
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
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.
Cross Stitch Patterns: Personalized Christmas Stocking Tags
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
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
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
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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