The original post from 2019 explains how to make one (with instructional video) while this revisit to the hand broom will include more information and ideas on how to use them!
Turn unused garden stones into personally designed teaching tools. This craft is a great opportunity to be outdoors with children.
Cheryl Long shares how to build this indoor grow light plant stand, a multipurpose piece of furniture that acts as an all-in-one bookcase, seed-starting shelf and houseplant display case.
Try effective and natural cleaning recipes for window wash, soap scum, dish soap and more to keep your home clean, naturally.
Do you have an empty coffee can at home you'd like to re-purpose into something nifty? Learn how to make a bird house from one in this article!
Learn how to build a birdhouse for martins, the beneficial bird that not only eats copious amounts of insects, but also scares away hawks and crows. Originally titled "The Martin Birdhouse" in the February/March 1998 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.
Learn to build an A-frame vertical garden system with an automatic watering setup. I designed this project in 3D using Google Sketchup.
From surveying to stepping stones, learn basic tips to establish or improve trails around your farm or acreage.
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