How to Keep Chickens Off the Porch (What Actually Works in 2026)
If your free-range chickens have claimed your porch as their personal hangout spot, you’re not alone. Here’s what actually works to keep them off - without confining your flock.
How to Make Mullein Tincture at Home (Alcohol & Alcohol-Free Versions)
I started keeping mullein tincture in my medicine cabinet after we had a brutal chest cold two winters ago - and making it yourself costs a fraction of the store price.
Too Many Eggs? Here’s What to Do with Your Surplus
Around here, the moment the days start getting longer, the egg production goes from a trickle to a flood. Here’s your full game plan for using up a surplus.
How Much Do KuneKune Pigs Cost? A Complete 2025 Price Guide
KuneKune pigs typically cost between $100 and $850 or more, depending on whether the pig is registered, what sex it is, and where you live.
How to Make Lavender Handmade Soap for Beginners (Easy No-Lye Recipe)
I used to spend $8 on a bar of lavender soap at the farmers market every few weeks. For about $18, I made a full loaf that cut into ten bars - and it took 15 minutes.
What a Lavender Tincture Does (And How to Make One With Your Backyard Lavender)
I made my first batch of lavender tincture the summer I couldn’t figure out what to do with all my dried lavender - and that little amber bottle has been the most-used thing in my medicine cabinet eve
What Is Magnesium Hydroxide in Deodorant - And Does It Actually Work? (2026)
If you’ve been reading natural deodorant labels lately, you’ve probably noticed magnesium hydroxide showing up everywhere - but is it actually gentler than baking soda?
Oatmeal and Honey Soap Benefits (and Why I Make My Own for Just $2 a Bar)
I started making my own oatmeal honey soap after I noticed what it was doing for my daughter’s eczema-prone skin - and then did the math on what I’d been spending.
No Chill Pie Crust (Two Easy Methods - Ready to Bake Right Now)
Skip the wait with this no chill pie crust recipe. Two easy methods - roll-out or press-in - ready to bake in minutes with simple pantry ingredients.