Projects

Projects never end on a homestead, farm or ranch!

Everything You Need to Know About Hair Sheep

For the last 6 years we have been raising hair sheep as a part of our ranch. It first started as a side hobby for myself, but grew very quickly over those years as I acquired more sheep, different breeds and worked on making a very nice hair sheep breed. As homesteading and backyard hobby …

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How to Make Homemade Apple Cider

Ever wonder how to make your own apple cider from apples you have picked? Well this quick 1 minute video gives you the quick run-down, but if you want more detailed instructions keep reading… List of supplies: Apples (lots of them) Something to pulverize the apples with (I used my vitamix but you could also …

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Reuse It: Building a Root Cellar Out Of an Old Refrigerator or Freezer

Another “reuse it” episode. If you thought making a smoker out of an old freezer was neat, wait until you see this next little project. Building a root cellar out of an old refrigerator or freezer. First off, what would you use a root cellar for? Despite modern technology, some things are just better the …

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Reuse it: Old refrigerator or freezer turns into a smoker

Update: This has been the most popular post I have written, so I have gone back and updated a few things and added links to get products you need to make this project possible. Refrigerators can be a pain when the burn out. Their big, bulky and have Freon, which is apparently bad for the …

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