Did you also know that it is incredibly easy to make homemade apple cider vinegar your own at home? You can use whole bruised apples that no one wants to eat or cores and peels left from canning apples or whipping up apples to make these Apple Pie Wontons. If you already have a bottle of raw Apple Cider Vinegar in your pantry, undoubtedly, you know some of the amazing uses and benefits it is ...
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DIY Chicken Coops
Have chickens or looking to add them? A coop will be near the top of your list of needs for sure. Save money with these DIY Chicken Coops. Related- Adding Chickens to the Homestead A chicken coop is important for protection from weather and predators too. Even if you free range them a coop will give them a safe place to go and a place for them to lay eggs as well. DIY Chicken ...
How to Make Pallet Garden
One of the great features of homesteading is the upcycling of items for new purposes. Learning how to make a pallet garden is not only a great way to upcycle , it provides you with a contained area to grow plants that like to get wild. Related- How to Grow a Canning Garden Pallets are a really cheap way to build a bed- they can usually be picked up for free or just a couple dollars. ...
DIY Homemade Dryer Sheets
Using homemade dryer sheets will help soften your clothes and add a soft scent to them if you add in drops of essential oil. I add them in my homemade laundry soap so it just seemed "natural" to attempt my own diy homemade dryer sheets as well. The variety of essential oil scents you can choose from give your choice of custom blends! For my reusable dryer sheets I simply cut up some old ...
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
I like using bar soap in our Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent. I used Johnson's baby bar soap in this batch. You can also use Dr Bronner's baby mild Castile liquid soap. If you use a powder detergent try our Homemade Laundry Powder Detergent Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent You will need: 1 bar Johnson’s Baby Bar1 ½ cups A&H Super Washing Soda2 gallons of water10 drops lavender ...
10 Great DIY Greenhouses
If you have a green thumb, are trying to develop one, getting into homesteading, just want to start growing your own vegetables or flowers there is a DIY greenhouse to meet your needs here. From small upcycled models to larger ones that will help sustain a family. DIY Greenhouse 1. This greenhouse from Liz Marie Blog made from rustic old windows is not only functional but it’s ...
DIY Spoon Garden Markers
Nothing works as a natural stress reliever as much as working in my garden does! I love digging through fresh soil and watching my little plants sprout up to greet me. But I also enjoy a good but simple craft project and these DIY Spoon Garden Markers are just that. You can pick up some wooden spoons at a yard sale, second hand store, or I have linked to an inexpensive set in the supply list ...
Homemade Laundry Detergent with Essential Oils
When diving into the world of self-sufficiency life homemade laundry detergent is an easy and money saving item to try. If you like using a liquid you may like our homemade liquid laundry detergent better. Besides the fact that it will save you a load of money in the long run, this recipe is incredibly simple and works well to clean your clothes without harmful chemicals or heavy build ...