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Odds & Eggs: We Found An Egg-Collecting Apron For All Seasons

Equipment | Homesteading |
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A crochet enthusiast made an egg-collecting apron for a friend. Now she shares the patterns for adults and kids on her website.

How To Build A Simple Clothesline

Equipment | Homesteading |
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Want to add a useful and picturesque clothesline to your farm? Here are the steps for building a hard-working but very simple clothesline.

All Farms Have History — Even If It’s You Who Starts It

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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We're all part of the history of a farm, whether it's established farmland with local lore or a brand-new homestead that we've begun ourselves.

My Summer Vacation: Learning Lessons In Homesteading Heritage

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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On a trip from Kentucky to the Midwest, I learned about my own family homesteading roots as well as American traditions in farming and land stewardship.

Make Clay Plant Markers For Your Herb Garden

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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These DIY clay plant markers to label your herbs and other plants don't cost much, and they air dry so there's no baking required.

The Secret To Free Firewood

Homesteading
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Oak pallets can lower your winter fuel costs—if you can source them.

How To Build A Goat Lambar

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Make bottle-feeding your goat kids easier with a homemade lambar.

How To Build A Tree Trunk Bench

Homesteading
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A fallen tree trunk and a few tools are all you need to build simple benches for your farm.

Getting Our Wood Stove Burn-Ready

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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A novelty for us former city folk, we’re getting our wood stove prepped in case we really need it on the farm this year.

Build A Suet Log Feeder

Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Attract a diversity of birds to your farm with this clever suet feeder.

Build The Best Log Home For You

Homesteading
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Building a rustic home in the woods? Here’s what you need to consider first.

Ring In The New Year With A Yule Log

Homesteading
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Ward off “evil spirits” of all varieties with a few modern takes on the yule log.

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