Tag: DIY
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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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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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Homemade Vanilla Extract in an Instant Pot
Read more: Homemade Vanilla Extract in an Instant PotMaking homemade vanilla extract in an Instant Pot simplifies the process by producing a product that still tastes wonderful, but can be used the very next day. If you want to let it sit longer afterwards, it only gets better! Vanilla extract is a staple in our kitchen. It elevates the flavors of baked goods,…
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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…
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Wood Burning Our Mother’s Day Gift – Crafting Memories
Read more: Wood Burning Our Mother’s Day Gift – Crafting MemoriesWood Burning – Exploring a Hobby I’ve always admired the rustic charm of wooden decor, especially when it comes to kitchen aesthetics. We’ve been wanting to try wood burning, and I couldn’t resist the urge to embark on a DIY adventure. After some research, I found the perfect wood burning kit and pre-cut wood slabs…
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Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Read more: Homemade Pie Crust RecipeHomemade pie crust was always something that intimidated me. It sounded so delicate and complicated. As we began to eat with cleaner ingredients, buying an organic pie crust from the grocery store (especially out in the country) was impossible. I had to put on my big girl pants and attempt the one thing I was…
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DIY Concrete Curb Border Edging (No Mix, No Pour)
Read more: DIY Concrete Curb Border Edging (No Mix, No Pour)Our Edging Problem Originally this curb or edging was made of railroad ties. Rotting Railroad Ties. There were weeds and bermuda that had made their home in the ties and we were pretty sure that critters were making their home there underneath and inside the ties themselves. We needed a solution, and we wanted something…