by Texas Homesteader ~
Planting a tree can not only beautify your surroundings but also improve air quality, provide a habitat for wildlife and even potentially save you money on your electric bill.
We’ll walk you through the proper way to plant a tree: how to choose the best tree for your area, the proper ways to plant and how to care for the newly-planted tree afterward too.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Reducing plastic waste in your home may seem daunting at first. But making small changes can make a big difference and you can save a little money too. I’m sharing simple & practical ways to cut down on plastic waste!
by Texas Homesteader ~
A sustainable garden is both rewarding and beneficial. I’m showing easy steps and practices for making your own thriving yet eco-friendly garden space. You can create a harmonious balance with nature right in your own yard!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Just in time for the holidays! I’m sharing a genius kitchen hack to help you more easily deal with all that leftover food.
Did you ever try to fill a plastic zippered bag with food for the freezer? It can get really messy trying to hold the bag while filling it with food. I always make a big frustrating mess.
But I’ve found a super easy way to hold bags open for me when trying to fill them – using something I already have in my kitchen. My canning jar lifters. Check out this clever Kitchen Hack!
by Texas Homesteader ~
How do we easily start a fire in our fireplace? I’m sharing step by step instructions to make easy homemade FIRE STARTERS using cardboard egg cartons, natural fiber dryer lint or fabric scraps & melted wax.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Going on a picnic or BBQ cookout? Today I’m talking about Keeping Food Cold!
Food safety is important, especially if you’re bringing food from home when the weather turns hot. Come see my tips for keeping your cold dishes safely chilled on the cheap!
by Texas Homesteader ~
You bought that solar light for your landscaped bed a few years back. But now it’s stopped working. Do you need to throw it out and buy a new one?
Not necessarily. More than likely it’s an easy repair! I’m sharing step-by-step instructions of what we did to repair our solar lights – with photos to make it easy.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Do you hate the hodgepodge pile of stained plastic food storage dishes with their mismatched or missing lids? Me too. Ditch the Plastic! Glass jars are easy to repurpose for food storage. And being able to see the food in your refrigerator may slow down your food waste as well.
