A heavy rain shouldn’t mean soggy baseboards, a musty crawlspace, or water dripping into your window tracks. If your house is set up right, it should shed water and keep it out—plain and simple. But too many folks don’t think about it until water’s already made its way in. These are the things we check…
Buying your first home is exciting, but it doesn’t take long to find out what needs fixing. Some issues are cosmetic and can wait. Others need your attention right away to keep your house safe, functional, and in good shape for the long haul. These are the first repairs I’d tackle if I were walking…
Landscaping doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to make a real impact. Most people think they need a pro to get that cleaned-up look, but the truth is, a few easy projects can totally change how your place comes across. We’ve chipped away at ours one weekend at a time—fixing patchy spots, adding borders,…
Before you stick that “For Sale” sign in the yard, take a hard look at your place. Buyers notice the little stuff, and if they see problems, they start wondering what else is wrong. Fixing a few key things now can save you from price drops or deals falling through later. Here’s what to tackle…
You don’t need acreage to live more self-sufficient. A lot of people think homesteading has to start with a big piece of land, but that’s not the case. We’ve known people who started building skills and producing food from apartments, townhouses, and rental homes. The key is using what you’ve got and learning how to…
Stockpiling food is smart, but it only works if you actually use it. Too many folks let food storage turn into a “just in case” corner they never touch—until half of it’s expired or stale. We’ve had our share of wasted cans and freezer-burned meat, but we’ve figured out a system that keeps things fresh…
If you stick with homesteading long enough, you’re going to mess up. More than once. We’ve killed plants, lost animals, wasted money, and made choices that looked smart at the time and turned into a disaster later. But honestly, those failures have taught us more than the wins ever did. Here are eight lessons we…
A rough-looking lawn doesn’t always mean you need to tear it all up and start from scratch. Most of the time, the issues are fixable with a little know-how and some elbow grease. You don’t need a landscaping crew—you just need the right game plan. Here are 10 grass problems you can actually take care…