121+ Skills for the Modern Homestead For me, one of the most awesome things about this post is learning new skills! Becoming a modern homesteader is what it’s all about but also revitalizing the simple skill set that our forefathers utilized on a day to day basis! We then adapt these skills to fit with …
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How to: Grow Your Own Sprouts
How to: Grow Your Own Sprouts Sprouts are great for adding a bit of flavor or crunch to a salad or sandwich, and can really boost the nutritional value of your meal The important thing to note about buying seeds for sprouting is that you should look for seeds specifically labelled as “sprouting seeds” or …
DIY Mini Foosball Table for Kids
DIY Mini Foosball Table for Kids I remember when I was a kid (feels like 100 years ago now!) we used to spend hours playing foosball! It was one of those big tables that you could never fit through a door! I really wish we had made one of these! We would of been able …
How to Make a Strawberry Pallet Planter (video)
How to Make a Strawberry Pallet Planter (video) Tanya over at lovelygreens.com did a fantastic blog on how to make a strawberry planter BUT this time she has added a terrific DIY video that shows each step! It takes approximately 2 hours to build. She also explains which type of pallets and tools to use. …
Build Your Own Canned Food Storage Shelves
Build Your Own Canned Food Storage Shelves I have to say – I think this DIY canned food storage system is pretty awesome. If you need shelf space for your canned goods check out this tutorial for building canning shelves. I like these because they way they are put together you can disassemble them really …