Homesteading

PVC pipes can be made into a vertical grow system for strawberries that work amazingly well while maximizing space. This setup, built by the folks at Bigelow Brook Farm, is …

Projects that give new life to something old are always inspiring, and these garden arbors are no exception. Old doors can be made into beautiful pergolas or arbors for garden …

If you have the space and resources, you can turn a shipping container into an amazingly effective underground shelter. This particular project, from Wayne Martin on YouTube, is a great …

A rocket stove is a great tool to have on hand for camping or to keep in a survival kit. You can make one for next to nothing using materials …

Sometimes would-be gardeners are deterred from growing their own food by lack space or because they live on a rental property that may not allow tilling up a garden area. …

Outdoor showers have always been popular for beach-dwellers, but they are becoming more mainstream for large, upscale houses and tiny off grid cabins alike.   An outdoor shower is great …

Wood pallets are abundant and can be recycled into all kinds of useful, beautiful things. We’ve seen them turned into compost bins, tiny houses, furniture, and vertical gardens. But have …

There are limitless ways to grow a garden, and one of our favorites is in raised beds. Raised bed gardening has many benefits over other growing options. Because the soil is …

There’s plenty of buzz out there these days when it comes to raising bees. Honeybees provide huge benefits as part of a sustainable lifestyle. They not only provide delicious, homegrown …

This gorgeous tiny cabin is an inspiring example of how luxurious living in a tiny home can really be. Built on a 14′ x 6′ flatbed trailer by craftsman Handmade …