Shannon

Home canning is a great way to preserve food for later use, and anyone can do it with some preparation and practice. One of the most common questions about canning …

If you or your family members are hunters, you know what hunting season means: lots of meat! Stocking the freezer with wild game in the fall to use all year …

Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow and is great for beginning gardeners. Planting garlic in the fall after the rest of the garden is done for the …

There are not many things better than a steaming pot of venison chili on a cold winter night. Chili is definitely one of my family’s favorite dinners – even for …

Have you ever seen a cabin with a transparent roof? Neither had we until we came across this clever little cabin built by The Outsider on YouTube. This innovative tiny …

Ever wonder why raised bed gardening is so popular? It’s more than just for looks. Once you try this growing method – if you haven’t already – you’ll probably never …

As populations grow around the world, the demand for affordable and sustainable housing options will continue to rise, particularly in large cities. For some architectural firms, shipping containers have become …

This beautiful, modern shipping container home is known as The Lily Pad. It sits on 13 acres of woods near Logan, Ohio, and is a prime example of the extraordinary …

While American soldiers fought around the globe during World War I, citizens at home faced rationing and food shortages. The government urged people to grow their own food to supplement …

Raised garden beds are a convenient and attractive way to contain herbs, vegetables, and flowers. When I bought a house in town several years ago, the back yard was one …