I read with interest and some concern the letter from Mary Hammersmith in the February/March 2004 issue regarding the waste oil heater from the September/October 1978 issue. I helped build that ...

This outdoor oven is made of concrete blocks and firebricks so that it will last a long time. Build a durable DIY brick oven, stove, grill, and smoker to start cooking and baking pizza in your ...

Compared to chickens, guinea fowl are low-cost, low-maintenance, and do a standout job as chemical-free pest control. They are an excellent alternative to chickens for homesteaders seeking both ...

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Wondering what herbs are good for arthritis? James Duke, Ph.D. explains how to make and use home remedies for arthritis in hands and other parts of the body. Back in the good old days, I played ...

Why do beavers build dams? Is humane beaver control possible? Get rid of beavers naturally by outsmarting them using clever water control structures. This article is also in audio form for your ...

There are many reasons to start building a beautiful inexpensive stone house, but we’ll list seven here. To build a stone house from scratch is to create a sustainable home that can last for ...

The surest way to have a successful tomato crop is to grow varieties with a proven track record in organic gardens in your area. We conducted an online survey asking readers about the best tomato ...

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased garden harvests. Throughout ...

Learn how to build a purple martin birdhouse. These purple martin house plans create stackable floors to accommodate a growing colony, year after year. Some things are just intrinsically appealing ...

A living fence offers agricultural and biological services a manufactured fence cannot. Durable for generations, living fences protect soil, contain livestock, provide wildlife habitat, and ...