Make A Relaxing Crochet Hammock Nothing says summer like kicking your feet up and relaxing in a hammock with your favorite book and a cold beverage! You’ll need: 3 1 1/4-inch hardwood dowels, 30-inches long 2 5/8-inch hardwood dowels, 36-inches long 200 yards, 1/4-inch macrame cord or rope 8 yards, 1/2-inch rope 4 1-inch wood screws Drill Measuring …
Homemade Herbal Spirits The fun thing about infusing spirits or concocting a liqueur is that there aren’t a lot of rules and complicated techniques. Most of the time it really is just mixing together things that sound like they’d taste good and seeing what happens. However, there are some really common mistakes that can ruin …
Natural Homemade Insect Sprays and Traps While there are no techniques that are 100% effective (other than sitting in a hermetically-sealed room), hopefully some of the homemade traps listed here can make your summer a more enjoyable one. In the past I have reached for cans of commercial bug spray lying around during cookouts and camping …
Upgrade Your Mailbox With These Easy Steps I love getting mail — especially happy mail, not just junk mail. I especially love getting mail around the holidays because I hope to have a mailbox full of holiday cards from friends and family. Our house is desperately lacking in curb appeal, and there are so many things …
11 Secrets to Save Money on the Homestead The key to save money on the homestead is to limit unnecessary spending. This means finding ways to use what you already have and not going out and buying an item that is brand new. You can easily save a few bucks by learning the best methods …
