A lot of people have been joining the Homesteader Craze and the worst thing that can happen is if you make mistakes in your first couple years that make you regret your choices. In this how to we are going to look at some of the bigger and more common mistakes that new and established homesteaders make and hopefully you will have a better experience.
The First Homesteader mistake is Picking the Wrong …
How To Make The Best Of Your Garden In Late Summer And Early Fall
Homesteading, Vegetables
In late summer and early fall there is still time for most of us to get in a second or third planting of vegetables. There are a few tricks to extend your growing season and they aren’t that difficult or expensive.
Choosing the right vegetables to grow is very important. You want to look at two basic things. What is the time to maturity for your selected vegetable and what is the cold tolerance of …
How To Beginners Guide To Dehydrating Fruits And Vegetables
Homesteading, Kitchen, Vegetables
One of the biggest things that Gardeners are confronted with is how to preserve all of the things that they grow. There are actually a number of ways that are pretty simple. Refrigerating and Freezing is probably the easiest way, Canning and Dehydrating are often good ways for longer term storage. And then you have freeze drying which actually costs a lot for the equipment so its only a good idea for …
How To Deal With The New HVAC Air Conditioning Regulations And Banning Of Current Models
Heating & Cooling
If you are in the market for a new whole home HVAC System you are now in a period of uncertainty. In the past 20 years we have seen systems that use R22 refrigerants brought to market then banned by the EPA and their replacement models that run R410a are now being scheduled for elimination. The problem with this is the extreme expense for home owners. It may shock you but there are many …
How To Improve Your Home’s Air Quality During Canadian Wildfire Smoke Conditions
Health & Safety, Heating & Cooling
The problem from Canadian Wildfires doesn’t seem to be going away and unless you are one of the few people that can travel for vacation for an extended period of time you will need to take precautions in your home. For most of us the haze or smoke conditions will be an irritant and not an immediate life threatening condition however this prolonged exposure can result in health conditions even for the most healthy …
How To Pick The Best Home Design For Your Family
Home Buying Guides, Homesteading, Saving Money
I have built a number of different types of homes and throughout the years have lived in and had friends and family with different types of homes so lets go over the basic types of homes you might want to live in and look at their good and bad points.
Whether you are buying an established home or building one on your own land many people draw from their personal experiences when selecting …
How To Diagnose And Cure Hardpan Muddy Roads And Fields That Hold Water
Driveways, Homesteading, Vegetables
For many people spring brings a lot of mud and some of this is due to a combination of melting snow and spring rains but much of it is because your soil is not draining correctly. This can be a problem on unpaved country roads and in fields where you plant and fighting it becomes a never ending battle if you don’t take the time to diagnose and cure the problem.
What Is …
How To Rights And Responsibilities For Fishing Season On Public And Private Land
Homesteading
Fishing is one of the most enjoyable outdoor sports that people of all ages can participate in. In addition to being a great way to get outside and enjoy the wilderness if you’re lucky you might just catch some dinner. With the fun comes some responsibilities.
Obtaining Your Fishing License
In most areas you are required to obtain a fishing license once you reach the age of 12 to 16 years old. Your license will cover …
How To Dry Pour A Concrete Slab For A Backyard Patio Or Shed
Concrete, Hardscape
If you are a homeowner or maybe you live on a small farm and you need a concrete pad but you feel limited in your ability and can’t hire the work out because of the cost or other reason then you are likely to look at alternative methods of getting what you need done. You might need a concrete slab to go under a shed for its floor, maybe for a patio sitting area …
How To Best Method For Starting Your Vegetable Garden Seeds
Vegetables
Many people that want to grow a vegetable garden get put off by the high prices of plants at their local garden center. Prices have really gone up in the past couple years and if you don’t take care in your purchases it can be very expensive to start even a small garden.
On the other hand it is possible to pick up a few packets of seed for less than what you might pay …
How To Prevent Common Tomato Problems And Diseases Before You Plant
Vegetables
Anyone that has had a crop of tomatoes go bad half way through the growing season knows how disappointing this is and the fact is some of these problems can be prevented even before you plant your first transplant.
With proper soil preparation and amendments along with correct watering and fertilizing techniques many of the worst problems never have to happen to your tomato crop.
Tomatoes are a pretty easy plant to grow if …
How To Survive Food Shortages By Using Your Own Garden
Homesteading, Vegetables
If you are planning your garden as a way to sustain yourself then careful planning is needed. If you don’t eat complete proteins then you will actually starve even if you are getting fat from eating lots of carbohydrates. Normally a vegetarian diet requires more than just a hobby garden. It requires understanding of the nutrients that you can get from a plant based diet.
Remember that harvest time is normally in the fall that means …