Cutting back on your power bill doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. With a few practical homesteading habits, you can lower your energy use and keep things running smoothly. Most of these changes don’t cost much, and once they’re part of your routine, they just make sense. If you’re looking to live a little lighter, save some…
I get it—big trees with pretty leaves seem like a great choice when you’re trying to add some shade or make the yard feel less empty. But I’ve learned the hard way that not every tree belongs anywhere near your lawn. Before you start digging holes, it’s worth knowing which ones are going to give…
I’ve worked with all kinds of yards, and I’ll tell you straight—smaller spaces can be trickier than big ones. You don’t have a lot of room to waste, so every plant, stone, and inch of mulch has to pull its weight. But with the right ideas, a small yard can still be a solid setup….
I’ve put in a lot of edging over the years—some of it looked great, some of it… not so much. Truth is, bad edging can make even the nicest yard look sloppy. It’s one of those little details that’s easy to miss but makes a big difference. If your borders are crooked, sinking, or just…
I don’t know about you, but mosquitoes make me want to pack up and head inside the second I get comfortable outdoors. And if you’re like me and don’t love soaking yourself in bug spray every evening, planting the right greenery can make a real difference. Over the years, I’ve found that some plants actually…
I’ve taken on my fair share of landscaping projects over the years, and I’ve learned one thing the hard way—some ideas sound great until you’re the one stuck maintaining them. That pretty Pinterest-perfect setup might look good on day one, but give it a few weeks and suddenly you’re battling weeds, fixing broken lights, or…
Drafty windows are one of those things you don’t really notice—until you do. All of a sudden, the room’s colder, your heating bill climbs, and no matter how high you crank the thermostat, it still feels like the wind’s sneaking in. I’ve been there. The good news is, there’s a lot you can do yourself…
Our kitchen isn’t fancy, but it’s where we spend a whole lot of our time. Between cooking for the boys and trying to keep things running smoothly, I’ve learned that function beats fancy every time. You don’t need a full renovation to make a kitchen work better—you just need smart updates that actually make your…