In many states the sales of raw milk to the general public is completely illegal however in states where it is legal there is a lot of controversy about the regulations behind Raw Milk Safety and Sales to the general public. If you are a farm owner and you produce milk for your own consumption then it is your duty to do so in a safe manner so your family and any visitors will …
How To Diagnose And Fix The 5 Most Common Problems With Gas Furnaces
Heating & Cooling
Heating and Cooling your home is one of the most basic necessities and most of the time things work without issue but there are times when things go wrong. In this How To we will look at some of the most common problems with a Gas Furnace. Some of them you can easily fix yourself and others you might want to call a professional. If you are in doubt then always contact a professional …
How To Plan This Year’s Garden To Increase Productivity
Vegetables
January is here and professional vegetable farmers even in snow covered areas are well into planning this year’s plantings. Unfortunately for many home gardeners it will still be a few months before your local stores have product ready for you to purchase. There are ways that you can begin now and the earlier you start the easier its going to be.
Keeping A Diary Of Growing Information Is Key To Next Year’s Success
Professional farmers will …
How To Make Your Own Clothes Washing Detergent And Save Lots Of Money
Cleaning & Restoration, Homesteading, Saving Money
Are You sick of High Priced Laundry Soap then you are like everyone else. Some of these detergents are now easily into the $15 per gallon range and they aren’t specialty formulas. For that amount of money you might only get 75 to 90 loads which might sound like a lot until you realize that most of the time you are adding more than the recommended amount to get reasonable results. Whether …
How To Safely Dispose Of Tree Branches And Other Debris
Health & Safety, Homesteading
Remember just because its cold out doesn’t mean that its safe to burn open piles of debris. Where I live I noticed our first burn warning for the Fall Season as Humidity is 30%-40% with winds in the 25mph gusts to over 35mph.
Everything is very dry and an uncut field can burn extremely fast in such a situation and they can take the fire to the tree line very quickly.
If you are …
How To Make Sure Water On Your Homestead Is Safe To Drink
Health & Safety, Homesteading
A lot of people who are homesteading want to provide their own water. There are a variety of different sources of water as many as there might be uses but before you consume any water you should know if it is safe to drink.
Freshwater Springs are a pretty common occurrence but just because the water looks clean and it is exiting from a source you can see doesn’t mean that it is safe to …
How To Avoid The Five Biggest Homesteader Mistakes
Homesteading
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 …