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Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Herb Wheels

March 23, 2010 6 Comments

A Basic Herb Wheel With warmer weather it’s time to get those herbs that have been basket-bound all winter out into the fresh air!   This year, why not make an Herb Wheel!  You can place it under a fledgling tree (so they get enough sun) and help to feed the soil around the tree [...] Read more
Category: Urban Homesteading
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Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Baby Steps are still Steps

March 9, 2010 0 Comments

  want to watch the rite movie which offers Organic and Chemical-free Whole Grains, Bosch Mixers, the NutriMill, instructional tutorials, recipes and more. Listen to her Radio Show – Live or Archived at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/millersgrainhouse Related Reading: Read more
Category: Stretching the Homestead Budget
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Winterizing Wednesday – Up, Under and Around

December 16, 2009 4 Comments

In this Wednesday’s Winterizing Tips to Homesteading we will go up, under and around to keep the winter chill at bay! For the home, go up and Inspect Roof, Gutters and Downspouts! If your weather temperature will fall below 32 degrees in the winter, adding extra insulation to the attic will prevent warm air from settling [...] Read more
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Winterizing Wednesday-Fireplaces, Flowers & Feed-Oh My!

December 9, 2009 12 Comments

  This Wednesday’s Winterizing Tips cover fireplaces, flowers and feed.   Around the home, check your fireplace and set up: Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds. If the chimney hasn’t been cleaned for a while, call a chimney sweep to remove soot and creosote. Store firewood in a [...] Read more
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More winterizing plans for the homestead

November 30, 2009 2 Comments

More tips to winterize around your homestead… Inside the home: Specific to your Furnace… Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat. Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your Read more
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Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Start Now

July 28, 2009 0 Comments

Ah, the cooler breezes of the country without all of it’s concrete and noise beckon many of us now that those days seem so far removed from the hustle and bustle of ‘normal’ life. There are many people who want to someday move to the country. My tip for you is, don’t just wish and [...] Read more
Category: Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes
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Tuesday’s Tips to Homesteading: Reuse ‘trash’

July 21, 2009 1 Comment

One tip to homesteading is not so much being a ‘pack-rat’ (although I am guilty of that with glass jars), but looking at ways to reuse something that might otherwise be thrown away. Today I want to share a pictorial tutorial of just what I’m talking about when it comes to saving ‘trash’ and making [...] Read more
Category: Stretching the Homestead Budget
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Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Make it yourself

June 30, 2009 0 Comments

Just about every thing can be made at home. We don’t have to rely on manufacturers for our daily provisions. Homesteading is about simplifying, not always the easiest route, but the simplest is the goal. If you’ve not had the chance to see this video, I’d suggest you do so. Such a convenience food that [...] Read more
Category: Home Life, Homesteading Lifestyle
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Homesteading Tips – Visual Aid

April 14, 2009 0 Comments

If you are making the move from suburbia/city to rural living, there can be quite an exciting learning curve. Even if you aren’t making the ‘move’ physically, you may be moving to a more frugal, do-it-yourself type way of life no matter where you live. If that is the case, please check out this youtube [...] Read more
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