Sentimental Window Covering – Using Grandma’s Dresser Scarf

by Texas Homesteader ~  I love to use blinds for privacy and valances to ‘dress’ the window up. But they’re so expensive! I decided to use my grandmother’s hand-tatted lace dresser scarf for one of our windows. And a different hand-made dresser scarf for another window. Sentimental window treatments!

Cooling Your Home Using A Whole-House Fan & No Air Conditioner

by Texas Homesteader ~  Did you know you can cool the house quickly without using an air conditioner? A whole-house attic fan cools your home by pulling cooler air from outside throughout the house. Likewise it can warm a house quickly by pulling warmer air throughout the house. So each season can benefit with an […]

Bags To Use In Place Of Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags

by Texas Homesteader ~  Single-use plastic shopping bags are being banned in more & more cities. But you say you’re disappointed because you actually reused those plastic shopping bags? No worries, there’s still plenty of plastic coming into your house to take their place – IF you know where to look! 

Using Vintage Kitchenware: Grandma’s CorningWare

by Texas Homesteader ~  For the past several years I have been mindful of the type of dishes in my kitchen. I don’t want inexpensive, cheaply-made items. I want cookware that will serve me for years. One of the most-used items in my kitchen is my collection of CorningWare. These covered glass casserole dishes are […]

How To Build Financial Security With Less Effort & Be DEBT FREE!

by Texas Homesteader ~  We all try to pay the bills and still build up a little nest egg for the future. But sometimes building up that savings is difficult. RancherMan & I learned to employ a few simple tips to build up our savings. But they made our march to financial security almost effortless. […]