The Power of Carpetweed

  Note the leaves can be skinny or fat. When it comes to Carpetweed you need to know only two things: It grows nearly everywhere, or...

Why Add A Laser Level to Our Toolbox

We purchased bare land two years ago and since we’re developing our debt-free home (check out our timber frame home plans) from the ground...

How to Avoid Scummy Coffee

If you are anything like me, you love coffee. It was 1998 when I had my first cup of coffee. It was black and...

How To Kickstart Your Homesteading Skills

I know many of you are where I was a few years ago. You have this drive, this desire to be more self sufficient....

How to Clean it, Maintain it, Fix it

In a reply to a previous post, I was reminded of the need to learn to make do with what we have and to...

How to make a 2-Ingredient Homemade Toothpaste

Most people don't give a second thought about the toothpaste they use in the morning. It's just a substance bought and used, and likely...