A collection of the best Do-It-Yourself tips and tricks from The Prairie Homestead.
(Kitchen and food related tutorials, advice, DIY, and recipes can be found here.)
For the Barnyard:
Soothing Homemade Udder Salve- For cows, goats, or your own hands!
Natural De-Skunking Remedy- Waaay better than tomato juice…
Natural Fly Spray- So natural you could eat it. But don’t, ok?
DIY Goat Milking Stand- A little bit of time and some scrap lumber is all you need.
Homemade Chick Waterers- Repurposing at it’s finest.
How to Clean your Chicken Coop, the Natural Way- Ditch the bleach!
For the Garden:
DIY Paper Seedling Pots- It doesn’t get much easier or cheaper than this.
How to Frost Seed your Homestead- Plant a lawn or pasture grass without needing a plow.
A Natural Pesticide Alternative- Ever heard of diatomaceous earth?
For the Home:
Frugal and Natural Carpet Cleaner- Using two of my favorite ingredients…
3 Simple Ways to Clean your Garbage Disposal- Stinky disposals = no fun.
Peppermint Air Freshener- A fun way to freshen up your home.
Natural Oven Cleaning- I really struggle with my oven… Can you relate?
DIY Herbs & Spices Drawer- Who says organization has to be boring?
Homemade Laundry Soap- It doesn’t get much more frugal than this, folks!
DIY Computer or TV Screen Cleaner- Have dirty screens? Here’s a simple homemade remedy!
Decor Projects:
Repurposed Chicken Wire Frame- Chicken wire makes me swoon…
DIY Wipe-off Fridge List- A fun project for a rainy afternoon.
DIY Stone Boot Tray- Got mud puddles on your floor? Here is a cute solution!
