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Tag Archives: Household

Choosing the Best Firewood for You

Choosing the Best Firewood for You

If you are looking for firewood for the winter months, you may have several options to choose from, whether you buy wood or split your own.

Posted byhsotrDecember 3, 2021December 7, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Household

7 Tips for Storing Bulk Beef

7 Tips for Storing Bulk Beef

Here are some tips for storing bulk beef for safety and optimal freshness.

Posted byhsotrNovember 11, 2020July 26, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Cattle, Food, Food Preservation, Health & Fitness, Household

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast

Is there someone in your family who loves country living? Show that you care with a gift tailored to their favorite interest this Christmas!

Posted byhsotrDecember 10, 2018July 26, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Animal Health, Books, DIY Projects, Food, Food Preservation, Holidays, Household, Livestock, Pastures, Poultry, Small-Scale Farming, Stewardship, Supplies

K-State Entomology Newsletter

K-State Entomology Newsletter

What bad bugs are invading your area? The K-State entomology newsletter may have the answer.

Posted byhsotrApril 19, 2018July 1, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Field Crops, Household, Insect Pests, Links, Ornamental Plants, Vegetables

Nebo LED Lights

Nebo Lights

We love Nebo LED flashlights. They’re bright, they come in all shapes and sizes, and they attach to just about anything. That last part is what makes Nebo flashlights so handy. Depending on the model, a Nebo flashlight can be attached to a belt, a pocket, a magnetic surface, a nail on the wall, orContinue reading “Nebo LED Lights”

Posted byhsotrFebruary 15, 2018Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Household, Supplies

Osage Orange Firewood: A Few Cautions

Osage Orange Firewood: A Few Cautions

Sitting in front of an Osage orange fire can be anything but restful. Once the wood heats up, the constant shower of sparks can transform your fireplace into a miniature fireworks display.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 23, 2018March 17, 2022Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Household, Nature

Web Soil Survey

Web Soil Survey

The Web Soil Survey site takes a little bit of getting used to, but it provides a wealth of information.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 19, 2017June 23, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:DIY Projects, Field Crops, Household, Lawns, Links, Livestock, Nature, Soil

5 Homemade Gifts From the Farm

5 Homemade Gifts from the Farm

If you enjoy country living, you have an excellent opportunity to make and grow gifts that will touch others. Need some inspiration? Consider these ideas.

Posted byhsotrDecember 8, 2015August 3, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Art, Crafts, DIY Projects, Food, Fruit, Herbs, Holidays, Household, Seed Saving, Vegetables

Free LSU Building Plans

Free LSU Building Plans

Louisiana State University has put together an excellent website packed with countless building plans available for free PDF download.

Posted byhsotrApril 9, 2015August 5, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Composting, DIY Projects, Field Crops, Household, Links, Pastures, Season Extension

HomeMade

HomeMade

Here is just the thing for the handyman of the family. Whatever you want to build, whether it is for your home, your garden, or your farm, check out this book for ideas.

Posted byhsotrMay 8, 2014August 12, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Books, Composting, DIY Projects, Household, How-To

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