by Texas Homesteader ~
To build a cheap & temporary cold frame for our seedlings we used 3 square bales of hay and a small piece of plexiglass. Come see how I set it up, how I decided where to locate it, etc.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Sometimes you need to permanently dispose of confidential papers such as sales receipts, credit card statements, etc.
Come see how we easily dispose of confidential documents without using a shredder. And that ‘trash’ actually serves a purpose! Check out this Homestead Hack:
by Texas Homesteader ~
EcoBricks are plastic bottles packed tightly with non-recyclable trash. It’s an easy way to sequester plastic and keep it out of the environment. But come see how I use EcoBricks in my raised beds in the garden.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I was trying to keep my closet neat, but the tops of my boots would flop over and end up in a large unsightly pile. I needed a low-waste way to more neatly store my boots. I found the perfect solution & it was FREE!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Empty coffee cans have so many handy uses. Come see different ways I’ve been able to repurpose them when they’re empty.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I love candles, but these days I prefer an all-natural beeswax candle. And you’re not gonna believe how easy it is to make one yourself. They make a cute gift idea too!
by Texas Homesteader ~
At a memorial service for a dear friend, I saw a sweet remembrance idea provided by her family. They had a small basket holding packets of seeds. There were seeds for flowers, vegetables and herbs.
by Texas Homesteader ~
The Western Soapberry Tree (or Sapindus saponaria ssp. drummondii) is native in North America. I make my own all natural zero-waste shampoo with the berries I harvest. It’s all I’ve used for nearly 10 years now.
