What are carpet beetles (and what should you do about them)

Photo by Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org Is there’s a small bug with black, brown and perhaps white zigzag stripes on its…

May 16, 2019 9:00 am

Why you should get a soil test (and what to do with it when you do)

Photo by Jan Kroon via Pexels You have piles of compost, your seedlings are flourishing and you are preparing to…

May 15, 2019 11:40 am

13 things to do with orphan socks

BDN File Photo My laundromat is the Bermuda Triangle of socks. No matter how hard I try, I always end…

May 15, 2019 9:46 am

How to protect your plants from an unexpected spring frost

BDN file photo Your seedlings are hearty, and your beds are ready. Excited for the season, you transplant your precious…

May 14, 2019 2:17 pm

How to make your own fruit and vegetable wash with a few simple ingredients

Photo by Sam Schipani You may be used to rinsing your fruit and vegetables in the sink before you eat…

May 14, 2019 9:00 am

12 ways to reuse plastic shopping bags

Even zero-waste enthusiasts occasionally forget to bring reusable bags to the store. And when it happens, there’s that sinking feeling…

May 13, 2019 1:09 pm

10 unconventional ways to use Christmas lights to light your home

Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels String lights are a fun, creative and inexpensive way to light up a room, without an electrician…

May 13, 2019 12:57 pm

Are reusable bags really better for the environment?

Some studies show that single-use plastic bags are more environmentally-frie­ndly than reusable bags when considering the impact of production, use…

May 10, 2019 3:26 pm

Natural tick repellent and other methods of tick management

An adult female deer tick.| Photo by Griffin Dill of the UMaine Cooperative Extension In many regions of the country,…

May 10, 2019 12:27 pm

You can reuse used sponges. Here’s how.

Photo by Pjotrek on Morguefile. Kitchen sponges are dirtier than you think. The warm water and swirling food remnants in…

May 9, 2019 3:55 pm

6 useful Mother’s Day gifts for homesteading moms

Composite image by Sam Schipani Mothers do so much for their children — from making sure they eat well to…

May 8, 2019 2:14 pm

Tips for the modern treasure hunt for thrift store finds

Since “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” was added to Netflix’s queue, second-hand stores nationwide have reported an uptick in…

May 8, 2019 9:00 am