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 […]
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 […]
Easy Canning Recipes for Noobs Who Want to Save Their Food
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Have you ever wanted to preserve food with some easy canning recipes? Perhaps you are a keen gardener, and you would like to save some of that fabulous produce you have worked so hard to grow. Maybe baking is your thing, and you would like to make your own jams and preserves to use with […]
Introduction to Emergency Preparation: #10 Cans
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When it comes to emergency planning, many households struggle to know where to begin. Unknowns are hard to plan for, especially creating a food stockpile with limited information. Number 10 cans, also written #10 cans, are really useful to you. There’s no telling what the problem will be. Is it an earthquake? Is it a […]
How to Can Applesauce: All You Need to Know
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Whether you’ve bought or picked too many apples — or are just looking to get creative in the kitchen — learning how to can applesauce is a great way to prepare, store, and enjoy your apples. If you don’t have an apple tree or aren’t staring at apples you need to use up, we’ll tell […]
7 Easy Steps On How To Build A Root Cellar
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Root cellars are typically underground structures used to store food supplies at controlled temperatures and humidity levels. Root cellars used to be vital in places with long and cold winters, but modern-day food circulation systems and technology have reduced the need for root cellars almost entirely. However, there are still people out there who place […]
How To Make A DIY Smoker For Your Next Neighborhood Cookout
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Perhaps it’s summertime, and you are preparing for the neighborhood cookout, or maybe it’s the middle of winter, and the family is riding out a record-setting snow blizzard. Either way, there is nothing to stop you from enjoying some tasty home-smoked meat. Explore this important importation about smoked meat and then get ready to make […]
Directions For Making And Using Honey Powder For Different Recipes
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Humans love sweet flavors. It is programmed into us as part of who we are. While some people may prefer more sweetness than others, in general, we all like to eat sweet things from time to time. In fact, sugar is added to many foods, and you may not even realize it. There are plenty […]
Tomato Powder: Recipe And Tips For Using Tomato Powder
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Tomatoes are a wonderful food. You can grow them easily in a home garden or in a pot on your balcony. They are hardy and very versatile. There are many different ways you can use tomatoes to create delicious dishes. You can even them straight off the vine, with no muss or fuss. Like most […]