Closed Loop Water Garden: How I Built a Simple System That Reuses Water
The first time I heard the words closed loop water garden, I pictured some fancy homestead system with pipes everywhere, a giant fish pond, … Read the guide
Permaculture Design
Simple methods to build self-sufficient, eco-friendly gardens using permaculture principles.
Outdoor Kitchen Shelter Plans: What I’d Build After Getting Soaked While Cooking
Outdoor Kitchen Shelter Plans. The first time I cooked a full meal outside, I thought I had everything figured out. Grill? Check. Table? Check. … Read the guide
Pergola Ideas for Your Backyard: What I Learned After Years of Homesteading
The first pergola I built in my backyard was supposed to be a simple weekend project. That’s what I told my wife, anyway. “We’ll … Read the guide
DIY Raised Garden Bed: How I Built Mine on a Budget
I’ll be honest, my first DIY raised garden bed was ugly. Real ugly. I used some leftover boards, guessed at the measurements, and filled … Read the guide
How to Build a 4-Step Water Filter System for Cleaner Water: What I Learned the Hard Way
Water is one of those things you don’t really think about until it tastes funny, looks cloudy, or you’re standing there with an empty … Read the guide
Off-Grid Home Essentials: What I’d Actually Have on a Self Sufficient Homestead
Off-grid home essentials aren’t really about buying a pile of expensive equipment and calling yourself self-sufficient. I learned that one the hard way. When … Read the guide
My Permaculture Outdoor Shower Design: The Backyard Project That Actually Made My Life Easier
Permaculture Outdoor Shower Design . I never thought an outdoor shower would become one of my favorite projects on the homestead. I originally wanted … Read the guide
How to Build a Rain Gutter Raised Bed: A Simple DIY Garden Project
r Rais Rain Gutter Raised Bed .The first time I saw someone growing vegetables in an old rain gutter, I honestly thought, “Well, that’s … Read the guide
DIY Rainwater Harvesting: How I Collect Rainwater for My Backyard Garden
The first time I tried DIY rainwater harvesting, I thought it was going to be one of those easy weekend projects. Put a barrel … Read the guide
My Raised Garden Bed Experiment: What Worked, What Failed, and What I’d Do Differently
The first raised garden bed I ever built looked great for about two weeks. Then the wood started leaning. Then the soil settled. Then … Read the guide