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Aislinn Sarnacki

Aislinn Sarnacki, a staff writer for Hello Homestead, is an avid hiker and wildlife enthusiast who is passionate about conservation and has an interest in self-sufficiency, survivalism, foraging and all things green. She’s the author of two hiking guidebooks and has worked in print journalism since graduating from the University of Maine in 2010. She and her husband live in the woods of Maine, where they collect chaga mushrooms, befriend flying squirrels and struggle to garden in the rocky soil.

DIY

How to build a foolproof campfire for cooking

Aislinn Sarnacki Mar 21, 2019 0
Creating a base with live evergreen boughs, then building up the campfire with dry wood of different types, including plenty of hardwood, helps create a good bed of coals for cooking. Here's how to build a foolproof campfire for…
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Pests

You’re putting your insect repellent on wrong

Aislinn Sarnacki Mar 15, 2019 0
An adult mosquito harvesting a blood meal. | Photo by Griffin Dill Irritating biting flies like mosquitoes, black flies and noseeums doesn’t stop outdoors lovers from enjoying time outdoors. We simply put on insect repellent,…
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Garden & farm

6 gardening apps for planning your plantings

Aislinn Sarnacki Mar 13, 2019 1
Composite image by Aislinn Sarnacki A great way to prepare for the growing season is to carefully map out your garden spaces, whether you plan to tend a large vegetable patch or a tiny planter on your patio. Visualizing these places is…
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Animals & livestock

These tips for feeding wild birds may surprise you

Aislinn Sarnacki Feb 27, 2019 3
Bird feeders, suet, seed. Here's what you need to know about feeding wild birds. A tufted titmouse snags a seed from a bird feeder. | Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki Bird feeders attract life to a property, especially during the quiet…
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Cooking & Canning

These reusable sandwich bags can help you reduce waste

Aislinn Sarnacki Feb 27, 2019 0
Want to reduce your household waste? Trade plastic sandwich bags for these reusable sandwich bags and you can! Tossing a flimsy plastic sandwich bag in the trash every day may not seem like a big deal, but little things can add up.…
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Author Interviews

Beekeeper Petra Ahnert shares the secrets of ‘Beehive Alchemy’

Aislinn Sarnacki Feb 19, 2019 0
Composite image by Sarah Walker Caron Author of the new book “Beehive Alchemy,” beekeeper Petra Ahnert of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has made it her mission over the past decade to develop a wide variety of products out of what she harvests…
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DIY

9 creative uses for canning jars

Aislinn Sarnacki Feb 6, 2019 0
Canning jars aren't just for jams and pickles. This roundup shares 9 creative uses for canning jars. Glass canning jars are a staple of sustainable living. Used to store pickled vegetables, jams, sauces and more, they represent both…
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Garden & farm

8 things you can compost that might surprise you

Aislinn Sarnacki Jan 30, 2019 0
Garden clippings on top of a backyard compost pile. Woody material can take a few cycles to break down. | Photo by Elizabeth Stanley Spoiled vegetables, banana peels, grass clippings and dead leaves -- these are the things that may…
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DIY

Candle making tips for beginners

Aislinn Sarnacki Jan 28, 2019 1
Wax, wicks, what could be complicated? A lot actually — there's a science to it. These candle making tips will help beginners learn all about it. An age-old craft, candle making involves just a few simple steps, yet without the…
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Animals & livestock

Guinea fowl might be a good addition to your homestead

Aislinn Sarnacki Jan 22, 2019 0
A chicken-sized bird originating from Africa, the guinea fowl is prized by many farmers and homesteaders throughout the United States for its ability to consume vast quantities of bugs, including garden pests and disease-ridden ticks. The…
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Garden & farm

Should you add peacocks to your homestead?

Aislinn Sarnacki Jan 10, 2019 0
An India blue peacock at 4Ds Farm in Maine. | Photo by Scott DeMoranville With its dazzling fan of colorful feathers, the peacock is the prima donna of domestic birds. Strutting about the yard, it demands attention, its iridescent…
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Garden & farm

Choosing the right projects, chores for homesteading kids

Aislinn Sarnacki Jan 4, 2019 20
When you live off your land, there's much to do and everyone needs to pitch in. Here's how to choose the right projects and chores for your homesteading kids. Brianna Thomas gardens with her father, Josh Thomas, on their family's…
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