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Curious about growing avocado trees? Before you toss the avocado pit, consider growing your own with this easy tutorial. This is an excerpt from No-Waste Kitchen Gardening by Katie Elzer-Peters. Avocado Photo by Subbotina Anna …
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Photo by Gabor Degre Between the freezing cold temperatures and the wet, heavy snow, winter months can wreak havoc on your home. When things finally thaw out, you probably have a number of spring repairs to do around the house to get…
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Photo via RawPixel.com via Pexel The weather is warming and spring cleaning is just around the corner. The annual scrub and purge is an important part of maintaining your homestead, but it takes time, and it can be challenging to…
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Photo by Gabor Degre Skittles may have coined the catchphrase “Taste the Rainbow” to sell their colorful, sugary candies, but the adage has some truth for fruits and vegetables as well. Yes, you should eat the rainbow. While…
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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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Photo by hotblack on Morguefile Tools make life easier in many different areas of homesteading life, from the kitchen to the garden. Setting up a traditional tool box with the hardware necessary for construction around the homestead,…
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Lessen your personal impact on the environment by making smart clothing choices. Here's how to choose sustainable fabrics. Photo by Micky Bedell The fashion industry has an enormous environmental impact. The United Nations estimates…
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BDN file photo The burgeoning tiny house movement has people contemplating what it would be like to downsize their lifestyles and live on a smaller scale. But there are a few things that should be taken into consideration before…
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Flowers can bring a bit of color to your homestead. Did you know edible flowers can also bring a bit of flavor to your food? Photo by Seth Koenig Though flowers have been used in cooking since ancient times, the so-called foodie…
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Want to make your home more sustainable, but not sure where to start? Sustainable living can seem intimidating. Off-the-grid living, growing your own food, producing minimal or zero waste. But those big steps aren't the only way to live…
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Fireplace ashes need to be cleaned out regularly. Here's what you need to know and how to dispose of ashes. To safely dispose of wood ash, use metal buckets and immediately take them outside and away from any buildings. | Julia Bayly …
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When our clothes are threadbare and no longer spark joy, it may be time to clear them from your closet. For those that aren't usable anymore, recycling is an option. But where do recycled clothes go? Recycled clothing in storage. |…
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