Category: DIY
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DIY Guide: Making Your Own Buckwheat Hull Pillow
Read more: DIY Guide: Making Your Own Buckwheat Hull PillowHave you ever laid your head on a buckwheat hull pillow? The gentle rustle of the hulls and the customizable support they provide make for a unique and satisfying sleeping experience. If you’re like me and want to dive into the world of DIY comfort, making your own buckwheat hull pillows is a fantastic project.…
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Fixing a Creaking Platform Bed: DIY
Read more: Fixing a Creaking Platform Bed: DIYLately, we’d been waking up a lot during the night because of a creaking squeaky bed. Anytime we moved we woke each other up. Recently, the problem had gotten worse. Fixing a creaking platform bed was suddenly top of the list of chores. Looking under the bed, I saw the problem. The middle feet decided…
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How we upgraded our Producers Pride XL Sentinel Chicken Coop
Read more: How we upgraded our Producers Pride XL Sentinel Chicken CoopHello fellow poultry enthusiasts! Today, we’re excited to share how we upgraded our Producers Pride XL Sentinel Chicken Coop. Our feathered friends are now living in the lap of luxury, thanks to the Omlet Door upgrade, some inventive pool noodle additions, and a touch of motion-sensor magic. Omlet Door Upgrade: A Gateway to Convenience Our…
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DIY Deep Bedding: When the Chips are Down
Read more: DIY Deep Bedding: When the Chips are DownHey fellow chicken enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share a quick and easy DIY Deep Bedding trick that has revolutionized the way I manage my chicken coop bedding. If you’ve ever dealt with the frustration of wood chips escaping every time you open the coop door, this one’s for you. The Dilemma: Escaping Wood Chips…
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Repurposing Old Hard Drives: Creativity on the Homestead
Read more: Repurposing Old Hard Drives: Creativity on the HomesteadAs technology advances, we find ourselves accumulating a graveyard of old hard drives, each bearing the digital remnants of days gone by. Instead of letting these relics collect dust or contributing to electronic waste, why not embark on a homesteader’s journey of repurposing? In this guide, we’ll explore the art of giving new life to…
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Homemade Beeswax Candles
Read more: Homemade Beeswax CandlesI researched how to make homemade beeswax candles a few years ago when I learned about the toxicity of the majority of candles sold on the market. I was intrigued on how I could simply make this candle and there were so many benefits to burning beeswax! Beeswax pour candles were the simplest process for…
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Lifetime Doghouse With Hound Heater
Read more: Lifetime Doghouse With Hound HeaterHey there fellow dog lovers! Winter is coming, and is almost here. Today, I’m excited to share my recent build for my furry friend – a complete Lifetime doghouse with Hound Heater. If you’re a DIY enthusiast or just love pampering your pooch, this project is for you. I’ve put together a step-by-step video on…
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Creating a Bountiful Raised Bed Garden With Vego Raised Beds
Read more: Creating a Bountiful Raised Bed Garden With Vego Raised BedsCreating Raised Beds Garden Like most things in life, creating a bountiful raised bed garden starts with the foundation – the soil. Vego raised beds provide an excellent opportunity to customize your garden space, and filling them with nutrient-rich organic soil is the key to a successful harvest. Purchasing or building raised beds may have…
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5 Real Wood Christmas Gifts For Your Family
Read more: 5 Real Wood Christmas Gifts For Your FamilyAs Christmas season approaches, the anticipation of gift-giving fills the air. With so many items available at the click of a mouse, it’s hard to find something that will last the ages. Today we’ve hand selected some real wood Christmas gifts that we enjoy and think you will too. These are heartfelt creations that carry…
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Protect Wooden Kitchen Tools
Read more: Protect Wooden Kitchen ToolsIt has been a journey to slowly phase the plastic out of our kitchen. I started with our cooking utensils long ago and got some wooden spoons and spatulas. I knew I couldn’t throw them into the dishwasher and needed to wash them by hand. I also learned I needed to protect wooden kitchen tools…