Off grid solar and wind power for your homestead enables you say goodbye to power bills. Why pay high costs to bring power from a utility company when you can generate your own clean, renewable energy? An off-grid power system is a stand-alone system. It operates completely on its own to supply all your power needs. The cost of and off grid solar and wind power system for a homestead or ranch can be less than bringing in utility power. Especially if you live in an area where it's expensive to bring in utilities. We chose an off-grid power for our home because the start-up cost for utility power was over $10,000! Self-Sufficiency with a Clean, Renewable Resource There is a real feeling of independence and accomplishment that comes with being self-sufficient. We live on an acreage, and we also have our own well, septic system, and a wood stove for heating. We use propane for cooking, hot water, and a small backup heater. This is our only utility expense. If the power goes … [Read more...] about Off Grid Solar and Wind Power for Your Homestead
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Small Space Design Ideas to Maximize Your Home
Small Space Design Ideas Make Any Home or Apartment Feel Larger. Spaces that feel and look cramped can adversely affect your mood. No one wants to spend time in a cramped or cluttered living room, dining room, or bedroom. In worse cases, you’ll lose interest in inviting friends over if your small house looks like a mess every time. Fortunately, there are countless ways to design small spaces. Regardless of how “small” your space is, you can play around with various design elements to make it look and feel larger. You’ll be surprised how these design strategies can change your home! Here are seven small space design ideas to help you maximize your home. We have included links to some of the items we highlight in this story. HG&H receives a small commission for sales generated by these Amazon link. Thanks for supporting this website! Small Space Design Ideas: Keep It Cozy Who says having a small space at home is a bad thing? By changing your mindset, you can easily … [Read more...] about Small Space Design Ideas to Maximize Your Home
How to Harvest and Store Seeds
One of the easiest ways for gardeners to save money is to harvest and store seeds from their gardens. It’s easy. It’s fun. And harvesting and storing seeds is a tradition that goes back for many centuries. Fall and early winter is when you harvest and store seeds. For many gardeners, it’s the final activity of the garden season. Harvesting and storing seeds is a bittersweet way to say goodbye to one gardening season and look forward to the next one. You’ll be in good company when you start planting your stored seeds at the dawning of a new spring! How to Properly Harvest Seeds Harvesting your seeds is easy. You can get it done in these three steps: 1. Let the Plants Go to Seed Simply let a plant’s flowers go to seed. Think of a flower as a seed factory—because that’s exactly what it is. Leave the spent flowers on the plant so it can set seeds. Then, let the seeds dry on the plants. Don’t pluck them off before they are completely dry. And resist the temptation to … [Read more...] about How to Harvest and Store Seeds
Keep Your Bedroom Clean and Organized
How do you keep your bedroom clean and organized in your crazy busy life? Just as you need to keep the rest of your home clean and organized, it’s crucial you devote that same attention to your bedroom. A bedroom acts as a sanctuary from the stress of everyday life. That’s why a tidy bedroom can rejuvenate you after a long day. A clean and organized bedroom can also prepare you for whatever a new day throws your way. Follow these tips to keep your bedroom neat and organized, and you will always have a calming place to retreat for rest and relaxation. Step One for a Clean and Organized Bedroom: Deep Clean Once a Month Taking the time to properly clean your home, particularly your bedroom, will help you continue to work efficiently. This is especially the case if you work from home. This process could include everything from tossing out unused items to dusting and rearranging what’s already there. It helps to regularly maintain this space with weekly vacuuming It’s also … [Read more...] about Keep Your Bedroom Clean and Organized
