Homesteading Archives - The Novice Homestead https://thenovicehomestead.com/category/homesteading/ Self Sufficiency, Gardening, Country Living Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:41:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://thenovicehomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-Site-Icon-TNH-32x32.png Homesteading Archives - The Novice Homestead https://thenovicehomestead.com/category/homesteading/ 32 32 Homemade Fruit Fly Trap https://thenovicehomestead.com/homemade-fruit-fly-trap/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/homemade-fruit-fly-trap/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:05:00 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=320 Get rid of pesky gnats and fruit flies once and for all with this easy homemade fruit fly trap! All you need is a container …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/homemade-fruit-fly-trap/feed/ 0 How To Get Started Prepping https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-get-started-prepping/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-get-started-prepping/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:30:50 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=998 Prepping isn’t just for survivalists…it’s crucial for everyone! Learn how to get started with emergency prepping with our step-by-step guide. Hurricane season is here, so …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-get-started-prepping/feed/ 0 8 Myths About Raising Goats https://thenovicehomestead.com/myths-about-goats/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/myths-about-goats/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:58:06 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=970 Forget what you’ve heard! We’re debunking 8 common myths about goats – knowing these facts will make you a better goat owner! 8 Myths About …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/myths-about-goats/feed/ 0 10 Tips to Relieve Storm Anxiety in Dogs https://thenovicehomestead.com/10-tips-to-relieve-storm-anxiety-in-dogs/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/10-tips-to-relieve-storm-anxiety-in-dogs/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:38:42 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=836 Do fireworks or thunderstorms make your dog go crazy? Try these simple, effective tips to calm your dog during storms! We’ve had our dog Zelda …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/10-tips-to-relieve-storm-anxiety-in-dogs/feed/ 0 Is a Whole Home Generator Worth It? https://thenovicehomestead.com/is-a-whole-home-generator-worth-it/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/is-a-whole-home-generator-worth-it/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:55:11 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=449 Thinking about purchasing a whole home, or standby generator, but wondering if it is worth the cost? Learn about the pros and cons of a standby generator vs. a portable generator.

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/is-a-whole-home-generator-worth-it/feed/ 0 How to Store Tomatoes https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-store-tomatoes/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-store-tomatoes/#comments Sat, 22 May 2021 00:12:13 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=566 How you store tomatoes can have a major impact on their flavor and how long they last. In this post we’ll share several tricks for …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-store-tomatoes/feed/ 1 How to Make Fresh Herbs Last Longer https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-make-fresh-herbs-last-longer/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-make-fresh-herbs-last-longer/#respond Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:58:45 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=515 Tired of herbs wilting right after you bring them home from the store or bring them in from the garden? Try these simple tricks to …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-make-fresh-herbs-last-longer/feed/ 0 What Things Can You Compost https://thenovicehomestead.com/what-can-you-compost/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/what-can-you-compost/#respond Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:10:10 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=387 Composting is an easy way to create nutrient rich DIY fertilizer for your garden. Keep reading to learn how to start a compost pile, what …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/what-can-you-compost/feed/ 0 6 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes https://thenovicehomestead.com/prevent-frozen-pipes/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/prevent-frozen-pipes/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:13:59 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=394 Frozen pipes can lead to bursting, water leaks, and expensive damage to your home. These tips to prevent frozen pipes can help prepare your plumbing …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/prevent-frozen-pipes/feed/ 1 How to Keep a Well from Freezing https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-a-well-from-freezing/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-a-well-from-freezing/#respond Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:44:13 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=392 Inside: Learn how to keep a well from freezing and keep fresh water flowing all winter long. During the winter, we often worry about our …

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