Composting

45 DIY Compost Bins To Make For Your Homestead

Reading Time: 11 minutes

September 13, 2019 By Riley E. Carlson 6 Comments

DIY compost bins are easy to make for your homestead, so it should be the last thing you have to worry about. Check out these DIY compost bins ideas and choose one that best fits your homestead. Begin composting today with these ingenious DIY compost bins from simple to slightly complex! Your Ultimate Guide for DIY Compost Bins on a Budget 1. Compost Bin Out of …Continue Reading

The Magnificent Orange Peel | Clever Homestead Uses for Citrus Peels

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September 7, 2019 By Riley E. Carlson 5 Comments

Looking for Uses for Orange Peels on the Homestead Front? You'll love these 30 wonderful uses for citrus peels and orange peels. The next time you eat an orange, think before you toss. …Continue Reading

63 Things To Never Throw Away [2nd Edition] | Homesteading

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August 22, 2019 By Joanna Medalla 15 Comments

Never throw away these 63 items. A true homesteader knows how to recycle, save these goods for reuse and save your money in the long run. Here's our updated list of 63 things to never throw away when you're cleaning up! 63 Things To Never Throw Away As A Homesteader [2nd Edition] Upcycling and repurposing can save you a lot of money and make good use of items you …Continue Reading

Vermicomposting | Fertilize With Worm Castings

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August 20, 2019 By Katy Light 2 Comments

Vermicomposting is worming its way onto farms everywhere. Here’s why you should fertilize with worm castings, and how to grow your own worm composting unit. Vermicomposting For The Homestead I’m always looking for new ways on the farm to reuse, recycle and repurpose, and there’s nothing I love more than an opportunity to reduce the amount of waste we produce. The other thing …Continue Reading

Make A Compost Bin Out Of Pallets

Reading Time: 3 minutes

August 17, 2019 By Pioneer Settler Contributor 4 Comments

Looking for a great weekend project that will not take your whole weekend? Have some yard cleanup to do anyway? Try this pallet compost bin we built out of repurposed pallets and zip ties. It takes less than an hour, and is actually a great compost bin, due to the way the pallets create structure to the pile, but also allow ventilation. Practically free, super fast to build, …Continue Reading