How much yeast is in a packet? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. Mainly, you want to know the size of the packet or package, and then you can find the correct answer. You likely ask this question because you are about to begin baking. Yeast is a staple for bread […]
25+ PVC Projects for Your Homestead or Backyard You Can Do in a Day
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Do you have a problem in your backyard but you only have one weekend to fix it? Have no fear! We’ve got a slew of DIY PVC projects for your homestead or backyard that you can finish in a single day. There are times that we make finding a solution to our problem a bigger […]
15+ Chicken Nesting Box Hacks That You Need to Check Out
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If you have decided to raise chickens, we have some nesting box ideas that you need to check out. In a recent post, we discussed a DIY Chicken Tractor that was handmade at home on a budget. In this project, a nesting box was salvaged, which made the cost of the chicken coop much more […]
Family Emergency Binder: Free Checklist to Create Your Own
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Creating a Family Emergency Binder or a Grab and Go binder will help ensure that your entire family is ready for emergencies. With just a little advanced planning you won’t ever have to worry about being without the important information you and your family might need in an emergency. Do you have all of your […]
Calcium Hypochlorite: Everything You Need to Know
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Calcium hypochlorite sounds like a very intimidating word with a super complex chemical compound behind it, right? Not necessarily. Things aren’t always what they seem, and official, scientific terms can make just about anything sound frightening and overwhelming. Nevertheless, we know you have questions. So we’ll start with the easiest to answer. Which is what […]
Burn Barrel Options: Where to Find Them, and How to Maintain Them
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If you have many bills, letters, and burnable trash, you may want to know how to make a burn barrel. I remain one of the guilty ones — leaving my sensitive letters and bills build up until the thought of having to sit down and shred them sends a shiver down my spine. Like many […]
Garden Planning 101: Success with Preparation
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A carefully laid out plan is the key to a successful garden. But where do you even start when it comes to garden planning? The truth is, it all depends on what kind of garden you want. Gardening can be an extremely rewarding pastime, but it can also be incredibly frustrating. If you don’t know […]
Sinus Pain? Try Facial Massage, a Technique That Belongs in Your Medicine Cabinet
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Do you have a bad headache near your eyes and nose? Or do you have allergies? Consider using a facial massage for sinuses to help your symptoms. While a massage isn’t a cure-all, it can help. You don’t need a ton of time, and you can do the massage anywhere. Keep reading to learn about […]
How to Grow Garlic: When to Plant, When to Harvest, and How to Store
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When prepping, you know you need to store things like beans, potatoes, rice, and meat, but what about the things that will add some flavor to your life in the event things go sideways? Garlic is easy to grow and store — and it’s flavorful. Let’s find out how to grow and store garlic, no […]
21 Quarantine Christmas Tips: Making the Best of a Bad Situation
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Quarantine Christmas is changing everything. There are so many things that you can’t do. You can’t travel, have extended family over, visit Santa, or go caroling. Towns and cities are canceling their regular holiday festivities. Everyone has to maintain social distancing and mask up to go outside their homes. The feeling of giving, love, and […]