Homestead Archives

Here is a list of the best egg-laying chickens. Some are popular breeds but some of the best chicken breeds for eggs will surprise you.

Each year frozen plants are a problem for all gardeners north of the frost line. But don’t worry, frost on plants is not a death sentence!

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Learn how to keep a Christmas tree fresh longer. Luckily, there are several natural ways to help prolong the life of our Christmas trees!

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Water glassing eggs is a simple process of preserving eggs in lime water. Store in the pantry for up to 2 years and use as if they were fresh.

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Learn how to make wool dryer balls, then save time, money, and energy by tossing them in with each dryer load. They also reduce static cling!

Wondering what to do with old pumpkins after Halloween? You’ve come to the right place! Here are 15 creative ways to make them useful again.

Let’s talk about all the strawberry leaf benefits that you have probably never heard of. And learn how to make yummy strawberry leaf tea.

Learn the best foods for long-term storage along with the best techniques for long-term food storage. It is always best to be prepared!

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A clay pot heater is a simple and effective emergency heat source. Learn how to make them and which candles to use for minimal soot and ash.

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Preserving carved pumpkins after Halloween is simple. You can make a DIY natural preserving wash and spray using just a few ingredients.

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The safest cookware may be a matter of opinion, but those opinions always revolve around just a few different non-toxic cookware types.

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Opt for this no-knead bread recipe instead when you don’t want to tackle a traditional bread recipe. It is both simple to make and delicious!

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Cucumbers tend to ripen all at once leaving you with a bumper crop. This year I dehydrated pickles to make some delicious dried pickle chips!

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This recipe is for natural rat poison and mouse poison that’s safe for dogs and cats. You’ll be surprised when you find out how simple it is!

It’s berry season so let’s focus on how to harvest and store several popular berry varieties like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

Chickens take dust baths to keep parasites at bay. Commercial products may contain chemicals so make your own chicken dust bath mix instead.

I love my garden but didn’t want garden borders like everyone else so I made this list of 10 unique and fun garden border edging ideas. Enjoy!

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Cob house construction is a building technique using lumps of earth, sand, straw, and water. Cob can build homes, barns, coops, and more.