12 Unique Ways To Re-Purpose Your Fireplace Wood Ash
Throughout the Winter, and into the Spring, if you have a wood burning fireplace, or a wood stove, you have to clear out the ash to make room for new …
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5 Breeds of Chickens That Lay White Eggs
I love having a variety of colors in my backyard chicken eggs, and that means white as well! In this post I’ll cover 5 breeds of chickens that lay white …
How to Stay Warm and Lower Your Heat Bill During the Winter
Whether you have electric heat, oil, or use wood, there are things you can do to stay warm AND lower your heat bill. Winter is coming. No really. Luckily, unlike …
How to Make Tallow From Beef Fat (Suet)
Whether you’re looking for a more natural (and delicious!) fat for cooking with, or want to make candles, lotions or soaps, in this post we’ll go over how to make …
How to Tap Maple Trees For Syrup
There is absolutely nothing like homemade maple syrup. In this post, we’ll cover how to tap trees for syrup. Tapping trees for syrup is a fun and rewarding homestead project …
