There is nothing worse on a nice spring or summer day than to be bombarded by insects. In my neighborhood alone there are at least three types of mosquitoes and a dozen horse, deer, and black fly species, plus “no-see-ums” and green-head flies that run in sequence, starting in late April and lasting until the…
Here Is Why That Homestead Needs A Grass Roof
With space in high demand and homesteaders wanting some space in urban areas, they have to turn to unique ways to fulfill an ever growing need. In fact, Chicago has more green roofs than any other American city! It boasts more than 7 million square feet of rooftop garden space within its city limits! Let’s…
Generate Endless Hot Water Without Electricity Or Solar Power
When looking at off the grid living there are some things that no one wants to give up, hot water is usually at the top of the list. The great thing about this is that you really don’t have to give up this luxury! With a few supplies and a little bit of know how…
4 Natural Raccoon Deterrents That Are Guaranteed to Work!
These Are Incredibly Effective! Anyone who’s ever woken up to the sound of clanging trash cans outside — and then awakened the next morning to find their garbage strewn all around their driveway and front yard — knows what a nuisance raccoons can be. However, not only do you have to clean up after them,…
The Herb Everyone Needs To Include In Their Diet
If you want a natural way to help you stay healthy, then this herb may be just what you have been looking for! There are so many over the counter medicines and prescriptions that we can take these days. Unfortunately, most of these medicines come with unwanted side effects that just make us feel worse.…
The Beginner’s Guide to Solar Cooking
This Is a Gamer-Changer! In some areas of the world, solar cooking is a necessity. Remote villages in places like Africa or the Himalayas, for example, often don’t have access to electricity or other energy sources to cook food. All they have is the sun, which they can harness and use for cooking with the…
This Innovative Solar Energy System Uses Water Storage Tanks to Store Energy!
This Makes Using Solar Energy Way More Accessible! Solar energy has been growing in popularity over the last few years, both as a standalone system and to supplement traditional energy sources such as electricity. However, it can sometimes be prohibitive, either because it’s too expensive or just too complicated to install in a residential structure.…
How To Make a Rain Barrel Harvesting System
While Pucksatawny Phil says that we have 6 more weeks of winter we all know that spring is on its way. This, of course, means showers, showers, and more showers. Which isn’t a bad thing as the incoming rain means growth for nature. So how can we harness this wonderful resource? Well, this simple DIY…
Reasons To Go Organic: Avoid Foods With These Chemicals
There are so many processed chemicals in our foods today it is unreal. The more that we research, the more that we seem to find companies are putting chemical fillers in some of our favorite foods. You ever hear the phrase “you don’t want to know how the sausage is made?” It’s not just a metaphor. You…
