by Texas Homesteader ~ Did you know there’s a way you can reuse flat canning lids over and over again? Yep, that’s right – I’ve been reusing mine… for years! But there’s a secret. Come see how.
by Texas Homesteader ~ I wanted to make a work of art from an array of arrowheads. I decided to mount them in part of an old shadowbox I’d repurposed. Using a denim background and some hot glue, I made a heartfelt, sentimental gift for my father. How was it sentimental? Read on, dear friends…
by Texas Homesteader~ *contains affiliate link Times are uncertain. This COVID-19 scare has us all taking precautions. Our state and local authorities have advised that we stay away from public places. It’s recommended that we practice social distancing to flatten the curve of new cases. For RancherMan & me, that may look different than other […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ *contains affiliate link A bidet (pronounced bid-day) cleans with a gentle stream of water and can replace toilet tissue. There’s a definite cleanliness difference between using a bidet vs. toilet paper too. Our bidet features dual nozzles and adjustable settings. Installation was fast too. But there’s an issue with some toilet […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ A legal will is important. But it’s also important to preserve private account numbers, passwords, final wishes and more. Don’t leave your heirs in the dark! Now’s the time to document that important information. This easy estate planning step will help ease their burden after your death.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Back in 2013 RancherMan suggested I begin writing about our lives here on our Homestead. So we started a website and I started writing. I love sharing about our lives and glimpses into our days! So I’m sharing a recap of what you readers have deemed all the most popular posts […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ I was able to repurpose an old, rustic, rusted & misshapen galvanized tub to add beauty to our porch landscape. I planted a blueberry bush in it and I love how it looks.
by Texas Homesteader ~ Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable practice that can benefit the environment and your budget. Harness nature’s free gift at your home using these very simple tips.