January, 2014 | Homestead Lifestyle

How To Knit Chicken Sweaters

January 31, 2014May0

Alright, I will admit it. The first time I saw a picture of chickens wearing sweaters, my reaction was awwwwww that’s so cute. Immediately followed […]

DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Mouse Trap

January 30, 2014May0

Mouse traps are probably one of the few things that people try to make at home. Nevertheless, let me introduce you to this diy 5 […]

Pressure Canning Potatoes

January 29, 2014May0

You know when you grow potatoes and they do very well, you can usually get more potatoes than you can eat. A root cellar is […]

Winter Sowing – A Better Way To Start Seeds

January 28, 2014May0

Say goodbye to light-systems, heating devices, or fancy seed-starting kits. When you use the winter sowing method you can small greenhouse and natural weather elements […]

How To Build PVC Tomato Cages

January 27, 2014May0

Do you get frustrated when your tomato wire cages bend and topple either due to high winds or from the weight of the plant itself? […]

How To Grow Kale In Your Garden

January 26, 2014May0

This is one of those leafy green vegetables that I love to eat. Kale is loaded with nutrients and is often labelled a superfood, so […]

DIY Greenhouse From Old Windows

January 25, 2014May0

Greenhouse provide the perfect controlled environment for growing your plants. This diy greenhouse made from old windows is a very interesting design. Who would have […]

3 DIY Banana Peel Organic Fertilizers

January 24, 2014May0

The next time you have bananas, do not throw away the peels. It turns out that banana peels actually contain some very important nutrients that […]

DIY Stock Tank Solar Hot Water Heater

January 23, 2014May0

Solar energy is free and renewable, we should all try to make good use of it. One of the easiest ways to harness the power […]

DIY Hanging Mason Jar Herb Garden

January 22, 2014May0

I have seen many kitchen herb garden designs, and I think this is probably one of the best ones yet. The main back board is […]

4 Ways To Rodent Proof Your Chicken Coop

January 21, 2014May0

Do you have a chicken coop rodent problem? Rodents are attracted to chicken coops and surrounding areas mostly by the chicken feed and during the […]

Growing Raspberries In Your Garden

January 20, 2014May0

Raspberries are on the list of my favorite berries. I love eating them fresh or with some yogurt as a snack or dessert. They are […]

How To Make Homemade Wine

January 19, 2014May0

Alright, raise your hand if you have entertained the idea of of making your own homemade wine before. Now keep your hand up if the […]

How To Make Homemade Sausage

January 18, 2014May0

Did you know that sausage making is not a difficult process at all. You can easily make your own homemade sausage and have fun as […]

Growing Radishes From Seed

January 17, 2014May0

Every part of your radish plant can be eaten, from the leaves right to the roots. This is why growing radishes from seed can be […]

Raising Rabbits For Meat At Home

January 16, 2014May0

Raising chickens for meat, eggs and manure, is very common with many homesteaders. However not very many people are into raising rabbits for meat at […]