“When harvesting honey, the first step involves removing the wax caps from the frames to allow access to the honey. Those caps drop into a straining system and

Several years ago, as I was spraying some household cleaner on my kitchen countertops, it occurred to me as I inhaled the strong fumes that they were probably

“This DIY, wood-fired, outdoor masonry stove can be used four ways: for baking, grilling, cooking, and smoking. Whatever your cooking needs, our outdoor stove/oven/grill/smoker can do it, thanks

“This page gives a brief description of the process of washing raw wool, up to the point where it is ready to card. I am an animal lover

“This is one of my favorite handmade soaps. It works great for onion and garlic smells on your hands. You can buy most of the ingredients at your local

“Let’s face it, life on a farm while often idyllic is messy. There’s mud, dirt and dust, chicken and horse manure. I am in and out of the

“I heard the stories about 100% olive oil soap, that it was so gentle and mild, yet “slippery” and “low suds.” I made up a batch and have

The type of basket work featured in this article is often referred to as ‘Wicker’ or ‘Stake and Strand’ basketry. When looking at the sides of a basket,

Here’s a photo tutorial that will show you how to make black walnut ink… find a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra). gather ye some nuts cover them with

“Dragging extension cords across the yard to power the weed whip, fumbling around in a dark shed… most of us take these hassles for granted. But it doesn’t

“The end of summer is generally the time when a lot of us are digging up our main crops, preserving vegetables and drying the last of the herbs.

“You can make your own brooms! If you have a green thumb, you can start by growing your own broomcorn. But even if you can’t grow broomcorn, you can