How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy
If you find poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) on your property, you need to act quickly, but with caution. If you allow the plant to take hold and spread, you’ll have a major fight to get rid of it. Most people
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How To Identify And Prepare Nutritious Mallows
Common mallows are annual plants, and sometimes it seems they can be found anywhere, while on other days, they’re nowhere to be found. The common mallow is most visible when it develops flowers in a stunning lilac color. Besides being
DIY – Mason Jar Soil Test
Have you ever wondered what the structure of your garden soil is? It would help when making decisions on what and where you might plant, as well as amending the structure of your soil. This test is so easy that
DIY Seed Tapes With Toilet Paper
Seed tapes were created for gardeners, amateur and veteran alike, who struggle with keeping seeds and seedlings in organized rows that are easier to control. Separating them, as well as planting them in straight rows for easier gardening can be
How to Make Anti-Inflammatory Band-Aid Using Plantain
Plantain is an amazing plant likely found in your garden. We are not talking about that greenish type of banana but a green plant found in your back yard. People often remove plantain as they find is unattractive, but this
How To Make Dandelion Honey Butter
Birds chirping, grass turning green, people gathering outside, moods seem to be lifting…all signs point to it being spring! Oh, and let’s not forget one of the most obvious signs…a nice yellow field of dandelions in the lawn. There is
How To Use The Old Cupping Method To Get Rid Of Back Pain
Do you suffer from back pain and headaches caused by muscle tension? When the body undergoes stress, whether it’s from rigorous activity or a frenetic week at work, our muscles bind up in ‘knots’ and these tight points in our
How To Make Sauerkraut – The Most Effective Probiotic
If you like cabbage and want better gut health, you’re in luck. Sauerkraut is not only tasty, and very inexpensive, but it also works as a great probiotic. Like other fermented foods, it can boost your intestinal flora by adding
Bean and Rice Survival Soup – Easy and Adaptable Recipe
I wanted to share this bean and rice survival soup recipe, because it’s an inexpensive and easy one to prep, store, and make when you’re ready to use it. Once it’s in the jar and stored, you will only need
10 Vegetables That You Can Stockpile Without Refrigeration For A Full Year
Whether you are looking for a long-term food storage solution to become self-sufficient, save money, or want an abundance of home-produce to last until you need it, putting by vegetables for future use is easy and rewarding. To stockpile vegetables,
How To Make Survival Ration Bars At Home
I wanted to find an easy and practical recipe for a survival bar that would reach an impressive 3,000 calories. However, that was a bigger challenge than I expected! I found a few options for high calories, but nowhere near
How To Install A Trip Wire Alarm On Your Property
There’s nothing more important than keeping your home and family safe from intruders. While you can get a professional surveillance system anytime, they usually cost a fortune to install and may bring a lifetime of monthly fees. There are cheaper
12 Ways To Make An Extra $1000 A Month On A Small Homestead
Living on a homestead is a dream life for many folks. The only thing that could make owning your very own patch of sustainable land is perhaps to be able to earn a living working without having to leave it,
How To Make Bulletproof Body Armor Plate
In a way, I’ve always had a fascination with “bulletproof vests” ever since I first heard of them as a kid. My appreciation for them has matured over the years, as well as my understanding of them. Now I know
An Ingenious Way to Catch Pigeons and Other Birds in Your Own Backyard
There are many ways to trap pigeons or birds, but this is the most efficient and ingenious way to do it. What you need: A wire cage An empty paint pail or plastic bucket with cover A plastic water bottle
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