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Tag: DIY

Posted inHomestead

When it comes to canning, here’s what you can reuse again and again

by Sam Schipani July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

The primary elements of the canning process that cannot be reused are the circular metal lids, also known as dome lids.

Posted inHomestead

If you want to sell your house, these easy improvements will add to your property value

by Sam Schipani July 6, 2022July 6, 2022
Posted inHomestead

6 ways to make your own backyard fire pit

by Sam Schipani June 19, 2022June 19, 2022
Posted inHomestead

8 cheap garden trellises you can make yourself

by Sam Schipani June 5, 2022June 5, 2022
Posted inHomestead

There’s more to building an outhouse in Maine than just digging a hole

by Julia Bayly April 6, 2022April 5, 2022
Posted inHomestead

10 ways to make your home more environmentally friendly

by Julia Bayly April 3, 2022April 1, 2022
Posted inHomestead

Elevate your cooking with a homemade vanilla extract

by Sam Schipani December 31, 2021December 30, 2021
Posted inHomestead

8 uses for hydrogen peroxide

by Sam Schipani November 12, 2021November 7, 2021
Posted inHomestead

Natural ways to make your home smell better this winter

by Julia Bayly October 26, 2021October 26, 2021
Posted inHomestead

This is the only effective way to get rid of skunk stink

by Sam Schipani October 23, 2021October 23, 2021
Posted inHomestead

The easiest plants to save seeds from for your 1st time

by Sam Schipani September 12, 2021September 10, 2021
Posted inHomestead

How to grow mushrooms in a coffee can

by Aislinn Sarnacki August 24, 2021August 24, 2021
Posted inBangor Metro

Make your own scrubby sponges

by Bangor Metro August 8, 2021August 5, 2021
Posted inBangor Metro

Meet the miso makers of Maine

by Sam Schipani and Bangor Metro August 4, 2021August 4, 2021
Posted inAct Out

How to build homes to benefit birds

by Act Out Contributor June 16, 2021June 24, 2021
Posted inHomestead

How to make limoncello

by Sam Schipani May 16, 2021May 15, 2021
Posted inHomestead

Quick pickles are an easy way to make every meal more delicious

by Sam Schipani May 13, 2021May 13, 2021
Posted inHomestead

4 things you need to know before you stock your pond with fish

by Julia Bayly April 10, 2021April 9, 2021
Posted inHomestead

How to add simple embroidery to your clothes

by Sam Schipani March 24, 2021March 24, 2021
Posted inHomestead

How to repair stuffed animals

by Sam Schipani March 21, 2021April 29, 2021

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