If you’re looking to add a new furnace to your home, just know the square footage is not enough! It’s also important to take your climate into consideration before you make any estimations. What size furnace do you need for a 1000 sq ft house? Identify Your Climate Zone The first step you should take […]
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Trying to add heat to your homestead or shop is.. well, complicated. While know the size of the space is the first step, that’s not the only thing you need to know to accurately calculate BTU needs! How many BTU do you need to heat 1,500 square feet? Where do you live? The climate zone
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In most cases, YES. You can sell plants from home, BUT there are something things you should know before you dive in. In this article, we’ll be covering the potential legal pitfalls you could face if you decide to sell plants from home. So, is it legal to sell plants from home? Sometimes. So, When
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Growing pumpkins can be a challenge for many beginner, or even experienced gardeners. These plants require different attention in order to keep them from rotting on the vine, and if you want to learn how to grow bigger pumpkins, then you’ll need the right soil and nutrients too. Here are 5 tips for growing pumpkins
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For many homesteaders, having even a small herd of cattle is out of the question. Their space needs are simply too high. That’s why many hobby farmers turn to goats! Goats still can provide milk and meat without needing as much space, and they are fantastic low maintenance farm animals but how many goats per
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Looking to start a side-hustle and wondering “Do I need a license to sell homemade food”? The answer to this is maybe. While in most places you can sell some homemade foods – this will depend entirely on what you want to sell and where you want to sell it! In this article, we’ll be
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A dog could very well be the most important animal on your farm. A farm dog is the guardian of your livestock and your home. It’s estimated that cattle ranchers suffered over $18 million in predator losses, and that’s in Texas alone! Of course, it’s not as simple as going out and getting any dog.
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Pumpkins are great! Not only are they amazing for making decorations, but they’re also great in a variety of dishes. If you’ve been dreaming of tasty home-grown pumpkin pies, soups, and cookies but you don’t have a lot of space to work with – here are 3 creative ways to grow pumpkins, no matter how
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In a previous article, we talked about secrets for growing potatoes, but what about after they are in the ground? How do you know when the potato plants are ready to harvest? In this article, we’ll be talking a bit about that. When Are Potatoes Ready For Harvest? In general, potatoes take around 3 months.
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Homesteading has seen a resurgence in popularity as people find that they are yearning to be closer to nature. If you’re tired of the city life and working towards your homesteading goals, then you might be a little lost on how to proceed. That’s to be expected. It’s a big change to go from city
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