DIY

Photo by Ashley L. Conti Starting your own backyard farm can be intimidating, especially if you are new to the farming or homesteading lifestyle. When it comes to learning the essential skills for backyard farmers, you might not know…
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Sheep are mostly valued for their wool and meat in the United States -- but what about their milk? More and more farmers throughout the country are experimenting with what to make with sheep milk, from creamy yogurt to delicious cheese. …
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There’s nothing quite so frustrating and time-consuming as searching for specific tools while in the midst of a project, whether that tool is an adjustable wrench or your favorite garden spade. To solve this problem, people have come up…
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Image by monicore from Pixabay Aside from a sharp knife, a quality cutting board is one of the most important tools in your kitchen. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the greatest sources of bacteria. When your cutting board has…
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Paper can easily be tossed into your recycling bin, but consider the hierarchy of the “Three R’s:” reduce, reuse, recycle. If you find a way to reuse paper — whether it is office printer paper, paper bags or newspapers — you can give…
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Photo by Sam Schipani Plastic seems inevitable in some aspects of our lives. For those of us with daily medication -- according to a 2013 study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, that includes 70 percent of Americans -- those plastic…
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Cactuses in various pots and upcycled containers. | Photo by Milada Vigerova from Pixabay Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive to look great. Equipped with a few upcycling ideas for the home, you will be able to turn those thrift…
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Selling something that you’ve crafted with your own hands is an exciting experience, whether the handmade item is a drink coaster or an intricate piece of jewelry. But it can be difficult to pinpoint crafts that make money — paying for…
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The roots of bloodroot are vibrant red. They were used by some Native American tribes to make medicine and dyes. | Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki A woodland plant native to the eastern half of the United States and Canada, bloodroot has long…
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Whether you are dicing fresh vegetables, butchering backyard chickens or slicing homemade sourdough bread, having a quality set of kitchen knives can make all the difference in your culinary adventures. Caring for your kitchen knives,…
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Photo by Sam Schipani When the weather is pleasant, I love to run outside. I may even train for a race or a relay depending on how bold and uncharacteristically athletic I feel. As my daily workouts have increased in frequency, I…
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Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki I've upgraded my garden with DIY plant markers. As a novice gardener, I have a tough time identifying plants and remembering what the heck I planted where. So each spring, as I clean out my flower beds and…
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