It’s satisfying to imagine how to make the land less quiet and then to make it happen. Inspiring examples of enlivening the ...

Can you use EV as backup power? Yes, you can, but in the long run, it's better to use a fixed system with a backup generator ...

Each week during the growing season, volunteers fill what’s lovingly called “The Sharing Fridge” with fresh organic produce ...

Find the best farm animals for beginners among heritage livestock breeds. Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and ...

Uses for witch hazel span the pollinator and human world. It's a crucial food source for pollinators late in the year, and it's approved for use as a base in skin care products.

Slice, cube, or coarsely chop the roots, and cut the hot peppers in halves or quarters. Pack the herbal ingredients tightly into a pint jar, and fill all the way to the neck with vinegar, making sure ...

Growing up in the northern Mexican city of Tampico, I was used to seeing only white onions in the dishes of my hometown. This was until 1980, when I moved to the far south of Mexico, and my outlook on ...

Belly view of a healthy channel catfish. Starting your own catfish stock is easier than you might think. Learn how to raise catfish at home in a pond to harvest for the dinner table. Raising channel ...

Discover how to make prepared horseradish for a spicy kick to your meals and for a winter wellness boost. If you’ve ever grated fresh horseradish, you know it’ll wake you right up! This cold-tolerant ...

This close-up through the polycarbonate shows the absorber screen, the foam sealer molding, screws with EPDM washers, battens and a bottom vent. After walking into my workshop one December morning and ...

Save the rain for a sunny day build a rainwater collection system that’ll store 275 gallons in recycled water containers in a system five times bigger than the typical rain barrel. Reposted with ...

As of 2011, the electric car is no longer a hypothetical car of the future. Thanks to unveilings from major automakers, corporate investment, dedicated government backing and steady improvements to ...