A quick terrarium for two plants, creeping fig and strawberry begonia, sourced from the Biltmore Estate nursery in 2014. The jar, initially intended for coffee storage, was modified with a black lid. Currently, the moss is struggling due to drought but is expected to recover with humidity.
Category: DIY
Craft Meets Flavor
The Portable Spice Kit with Forest Orange Lining is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who value flavor and style. It features a sleek metal tin lined with vibrant felt, five glass vials for seasonings, and a secure band for notes. Handmade and durable, it enhances culinary experiences on the go.
Camp Update: Mini Table and Chair
🪑 DIY Furniture Makeover: Mini Table and Chair Transformation Giving old furniture a new life is one of my favorite weekend projects. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s also a great way to add charm and character to your space. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I updated a mini table and…
Cold Soak Cooking
Cold soaking is exactly what it sounds like – preparing your meals without the need for a stove or fire. It’s light, simple, and surprisingly delicious! All you need is a container, some cold water, and a bit of patience.
Recovering Honey Bee Wax
A Simple and Effective Way I wanted to share a fun and rewarding project I recently completed: recovering honey bee wax from comb caps and old burr comb. Every time we work the hives or pull honey from the hives there is always wax waste created and when I can, I save it. All the…
How to Roast Green Coffee Beans with a Hot Air Popcorn Popper
Roasting coffee beans with a hot air popcorn popper is a simple do it yourself method. You’ll need a popper with side vents, green coffee beans, and a few basic tools like a bowl and a colander. I found my popper on sale at a local thrift store, but you may have one stored away…
How I Built a Self-Watering Planter with Water Reservoir
So I was checking out some gardening equipment online a few months back and stumbled across one of these self-watering planters. Well not really self-watering but more of a planter with a water reservoir in the bottom so you have to water less frequently. It also has wheels for moving it around if needed. This…
DIY Fire Starters: Make Your Own with Dryer Lint and Candle Wax
DIY Fire Starters: An Easy Guide Using Dryer Lint, Old Candle Wax, and Paper Egg Carton Creating your own fire starters is a simple and cost-effective way to ensure you have a reliable source of ignition for your fireplace, campfire, or outdoor grill. This past week I realized I had a lot of candles that…
Drying Clothes Outside: Cost, Durability, and Nostalgia
Drying Clothes Outside Drying clothes outside has been a common practice for centuries, but is it really the best way to dry your clothes? There are a few things you need to consider before you hang your clothes out to dry. The cost of drying clothes outside is often free since you’re using the sun…
Laser Engraver: Unique and Personalized Gifts for Loved Ones
Are you looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for a loved one? If so, have you considered using a laser engraver? A laser engraver is a device that uses a laser beam to engrave or mark an object. This process can be used on a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, and even…
Effective Homemade Chicken Watering Solution – Guide
I put together a simple chicken watering system using a few things I had in the garage: Glue all the PVC parts together except for the clean out plug. Drill a hole at the bottom so that the chicken watering cup can be screwed into place. Check the size of the drill bit so that…