by Texas Homesteader ~ Whether you live in a tiny home or RV, or you just want to scale down holiday decorations, a small Christmas tree can be beautiful, meaningful & sentimental. Come see how we really made our small tree shine!
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!
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 […]
by Texas Homesteader ~ Don’t toss it – transform it! Breathe new life into old items by repurposing glass or plastic jars, holey socks, old blue jeans and more for helpful new and FREE purposes!
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!
by Texas Homesteader ~ Solar screens significantly reduce the heat coming into your home through glass windows. We made our own solar screens in an afternoon! Read how solar screens save you money keeping that summer heat OUTSIDE where it belongs!
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 […]
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. […]