Category: Homestead Life
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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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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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Lighting on the Homestead: Simpler, Safer
Read more: Lighting on the Homestead: Simpler, SaferOn our homestead, the importance of proper lighting is something I’ve come to appreciate with each passing day. From the driveway to the closet, indoor and outdoor spaces, the right lighting can enhance visibility, security and functionality. Today, I’ll share which lights we’ve found most helpful on our homestead. Motion-Sensing Lighting on the Homestead Let’s…
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Toxic Family: Thoughts and Recommendations
Read more: Toxic Family: Thoughts and RecommendationsIt’s Personal Surely, it cannot be a coincidence. In this year alone, so many of our friends have told us about their experience with toxic family members. Perhaps something is happening with the world at large but nevertheless, for each person it is deeply personal and painful. Define the problem In life, our family members…
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Scanning Old Memories: Preserving Family History
Read more: Scanning Old Memories: Preserving Family HistoryIn the attics and forgotten corners of our homes lies a treasure trove of old photographs and memories – moments frozen in time waiting to be rediscovered. We’ve recently begun going through our old pictures from our families. The Epson FastFoto FF-680W Photo Scanner is helping us preserve family history by scanning old memories to…
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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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Choosing the Right Mower and Lights
Read more: Choosing the Right Mower and LightsChoosing the Right Mower Winter can be a difficult time to start a homestead, but that’s where we found ourselves upon relocating to Texas. One crucial element of homesteading is maintaining your land, and investing in the right equipment can make a substantial difference. Not having cows, or any of God’s lawn mowers, meant I…