I’ve owned Alpacas for over 8 years and have learned that they are more susceptible to parasites and diseases than any of our other livestock on the farm. Taking care of these guys has been handful, and not what I expected (watch my video on regretting getting alpacas for more thoughts on that…) That being said, I wanted to share some essential tips I’ve learned over the years to keep your alpacas healthy and happy.
Read MoreAre you considering getting alpacas as part of your farm family but don't know where to start? I got ya! In this article, I wanted to share 14 facts that will help you understand and appreciate these lovable animals even more.
Read MoreMany online commenters as of late have voiced their concern about me, an occasional chairmaker, sitting on a bucket like a peasant while milking. I’d like to clear the air- I’ve built several, but the bucket serves an important purpose.
Read MoreAs a homesteader, having the right attitude is far more important than having the right stuff, but certain tools have really helped me along my journey, so, just in time for the holidays, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorites and some tips on how/where to shop.
Read MoreLearn everything you need to know about a wood-fired pizza oven, including bonus cooking tips for success!
Read MoreLearn how to make this easy two-ingredient cheese at home. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish for delicious and easy homemade cheese.
Read MoreLearn how to make my mom’s secret recipe from scratch cinnamon rolls. Spoiler alert…it’s super easy!
Read MoreLearn how to make this easy and versatile dough from scratch that can be used to make homemade pizza dough, dinner rolls, Greek pita, cinnamon rolls, bread, and more!
Read MoreI’m not a production carver, so every product in my farm store is a labor of love. They all start as a tree on my farm and become useful wooden objects in my spare time. Come check out all the products we have to offer!
Read MoreYou don’t have to be a wizard or have the fanciest, most expensive sharpening setups to get where you need to go in woodworking. Watch as we get professional results from a 3 pack of chisels ($11), and a sharpening set ($11) to prove it!
Read MoreThese are the ten tips I wish I knew when first moving to our farm. There can be a lot of overwhelm those first few months, and these words of advice would have served me well.
Read MoreWe’re going to discuss possibly the most important tool that can 10x your woodworking skills. That’s right, this post is all about chisels! Learn about the kinds of chisels, chisel sizes, the differences in steel, western chisels vs. foreign chisels, tool safety, and so much more.
Read MoreFolks online tend to get in a tizzy when it comes time to paint my Windsor chairs because they want to see me “stain or oil the natural wood.” But here’s why we paint Windsor chairs…
Read MorePainting with milk paint is a great non-toxic option for painting furniture. I've found a hack that will save you hours of time!
Read MoreHere are nine must-have woodworking tools easily found at most home centers that will get you started with handtool woodworking without breaking the bank.
Read MoreKnowing how to sharpen a chisel and maintain it for a lifetime’s worth of use is something all craftsmen and woodworkers should know. Learn how to properly sharpen your tools, whether inexpensive or not, with the tips in this post.
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