Homestead Archives

Let’s consider the Chaga mushroom! What it is, the benefits of Chaga mushrooms, how to forage it, 3 good ways to use it, and its side effects.

There are several ways to keep dogs water from freezing, along with your other pets and livestock. Read on to learn the best tricks we know.

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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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This goat milk soap recipe yields soap that is great for your skin! It works with other milk types too so follow the recipe and get started.

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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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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This simple recipe is for natural rat poison and mouse poison that’s safe for dogs and cats. You can kill mice with salt, rather than poison.

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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.

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 homemade and natural dewormer for dogs and cats is simple to make and administer. It also works for chickens, goats, cows, and horses!

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Snakes around your home can be hard to deal with but there are natural snake repellent ideas you can use to get rid of them if you so desire.

Learn how to restore faded clothes naturally. Don’t throw out clothing that has lost its luster, restore its color simply and naturally.

If you’re new to gardening then it is difficult to know how many vegetables to plant per person in your vegetable garden. Here’s your answer!

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Making a DIY homemade mosquito trap is very similar to a homemade wasp trap, the only difference is the bait. We show you how to make both!

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Our porch has no screens so we use mosquito repellent plants to keep pesky insects away. Here is a list of 25 plants that repel mosquitoes!

This recipe for mechanics’ hand cleaner gives mechanics a natural hand cleaner that’s free from all the harmful chemicals in commercial scrubs.

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Yellow jackets vs honey bees vs wasps, oh my! All are beneficial insect groups, but knowing their appearance and differences is important.

Learn how to build your own natural and healthy raised garden bed soil. We show you what to use and what not to use so your plants thrive!