We used to see wasps around the porch constantly. Every time we tried to relax outside, there’d be one circling our drinks or checking out the eaves. I thought it was just part of summer until I started paying attention to what was actually drawing them in. Turns out, a lot of the stuff we…
You don’t need to be a master gardener—or spend a ton of money—to make your garden look good. Some of the best projects are simple ones you can knock out in a weekend with basic tools and a little time. These ideas don’t require a lot of skill or supplies, but they still make a…
Homemaking is more than keeping a house clean—it’s learning how to manage a home in a way that serves the people living in it. It doesn’t come naturally to everyone, and that’s okay. These are learned skills that build over time, and they make daily life run more smoothly when they’re in place. If you’re…
Raising animals can be rewarding, but let’s be honest—not every critter pulls its weight. Some eat more than they give back, and others just take up time and space. But there are a handful of animals that truly earn their keep—whether it’s through food, pest control, or practical work around the homestead. If you’re looking…
Backyard farming can do more than feed your family—it can bring in extra income, too. You don’t need acres or a full setup to start making money off what you already grow or raise. With the right mix of planning and consistency, even small spaces can produce something worth selling. We’ve tested what works, what’s…
Cooking at home doesn’t have to be a full production every time. The right tools can save you time, cut down on mess, and take some of the frustration out of everyday meals. Over the years, we’ve found a handful of kitchen tools that actually pull their weight. Here are the ones that have earned…
There’s nothing worse than putting in months of work only to come up short when it’s time to harvest. We’ve had seasons where everything looked fine—until it wasn’t. Turns out, you can lose an entire crop from one mistake. Some of these are easy to avoid once you know what to watch for, but others…
Cooking at home sounds great in theory, but some days it feels like more of a chore than it should. Between the mess, the prep, and digging through drawers for the right tool, it’s easy to burn out. Over time, we’ve figured out a few things that make the process smoother and way less frustrating….
If you’re going to put in the time to grow a garden, you want it to actually produce. We’ve had seasons where things took off and others where it felt like we were babysitting plants for no reason. Over time, we figured out which habits, tools, and changes actually made a difference. These aren’t hacks—just…
Garden beds can be a great way to grow food, flowers, or just make your yard look better—but only if you set them up right and stay on top of a few key things. We’ve had our share of garden flops, and most of the time, the problem wasn’t the plants—it was what we did…