The Joel Salatin egg mobile concept has been on our radar for some time. These mobile coops can be scaled to work on any farm or homestead. This spring, we built our 8’ x 12’ egg mobile to hold a flock of 50-100 chickens. It turned out better than we ever dreamed and we’ll share…
Installing a freeze proof yard hydrant can be intimidating. But yard hydrant install is definitely DIY friendly! We’ll help you track down the right supplies, equipment, know-how, and yard hydrant to get the job done on your property! Tired of running hundreds of feet of hoses all over your property? We were too. That’s why…
Are you in search of a natural shampoo that actually leaves your hair feeling clean, shiny, and smooth? After years of dealing with that exact scenario, I began making this tallow shampoo bar and it has been the perfect solution. With just a handful of ingredients, I’ll walk you through how you can make them…
Whether your tomato plants were just transplanted or they’re a few feet long and flopping over, you need a sturdy, low-cost, and long-term trellis solution. We’ve got you covered with this T-Post Tomato Trellis tutorial. Common Tomato Trellis Options Many methods exist to trellis tomatoes. We’ve tried most of them and ultimately landed on t-posts…
A rolling library ladder adds fun and function to any space! After installing ours, we’ll share which library ladder hardware set we chose, how we installed it, and what you should consider when installing your own DIY library ladder. As a sneak peak: 1. It was LOW COST.2. Installation was EASY.3. We LOVE the results!…
It’s no secret that we are big fans of tallow around here. Whether used for cooking or skin care products, tallow is a staple for our family. After trying everything under the sun to help my skin, prone to dryness, tallow balm has been far and away my favorite. After our infant son began to…
Kitchen countertops take a beating! When it comes to sealing your butcher block countertops you don’t want to settle for any run-of-the-mill sealer. Trust us – we’ve tried! When it comes to sealing, Tung Oil for butcher block is your best bet! After two years of heavy use, our countertops finished with 100% Pure Tung…
When it comes to building a natural first aid kit, this DIY drawing salve is a must-have! It is a wonderful natural remedy for drawing out bug bites, stings, and even deep splinters. What’s a Drawing Salve? A charcoal drawing salve is named for its ability to draw things out of the skin. The active…
Magnesium is a critical mineral for health, yet many people are deficient. This DIY tallow magnesium lotion is a great option for boosting magnesium levels. This post was updated on 3/12/2023 from its original recipe. Why is Magnesium Important? Magnesium is involved in over 500 processes in the body! To name a few, the body…