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5 Cast Iron Skillet Cooking Tips | Homesteading

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February 5, 2025 By Joanna Medalla 22 Comments

Featured | Cast iron skillet pans in the kitchen | Cast Iron Skillet Cooking Tips | Homesteading

A cast iron skillet may look out of place in a modern, high-tech kitchen, but it definitely is a homestead staple. This heavy, clunky cookware is inexpensive and nearly indestructible. It can cook about anything, and, when 'seasoned' properly, is the original non-stick material. What more could a homesteader ask for? Cooking and Seasoning Tips for a Cast Iron Skillet If …Continue Reading

11 Tips for Starting a Homestead

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February 5, 2025 By Joanna Medalla 6 Comments

So you're starting a homestead? You're embarking on a wonderful and highly rewarding journey. Here are 11 tips to get you started. …Continue Reading

Candle Making Basics | How To Make Candles

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February 4, 2025 By Pioneer Settler Contributor 14 Comments

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Ready to learn the basics of candle making? If you want to get started on being self-sufficient, candle-making should be on your list. Stop buying candles and learn how to make them! RELATED: Stress Relieving Lavender Candles You Can Make At Home Candle Making | Create a Scented Candle In 8 Easy Steps The Art of Candle Making You've read a million articles on how to make …Continue Reading

How To Make Felted Soap

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January 14, 2025 By Pioneer Settler Contributor 4 Comments

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Learn how to make felted soap from home! You can create an array of personal designs with all sorts of different kinds of soaps. Aside from making personalized and handcrafted soap bars, felted soaps has quite a few other added benefits. It helps your soap last longer. The felt helps clean your skin better by removing more dead skins cells, like a washcloth or loofa. And the …Continue Reading

DIY Mason Jar Oil Lamp

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January 14, 2025 By Pioneer Settler Contributor Leave a Comment

Mason Jar Oil Lamp | 133 Homesteading Skills

Candles and flame lamps can help you create a romantic atmosphere in  your home. If you are having a dinner date, spending at home with your love one, or just pampering yourself, lighting a scented flame can really set the atmosphere. With this simple DIY  you can create a lamp with ingredients and materials found in the kitchen. In fact this homemade olive oil lamp cost much …Continue Reading

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