A One Acre Farmhouse
The story behind this recipe measurement conversion chart is that I got tired of looking up measurement conversions on my phone and smearing the screen with egg, butter, flour, dough or whatever ingredient happened to be stuck to my fingers. I use it all the time – it is so handy – so I figured […]
Each breed of chicken lays a slightly different color egg and you can’t always tell by looking at her what colors you will find in your egg basket. Here we’ll show you a huge range of egg pictures with breed labels so you can decide exactly what hens you want! What Chicken Laid That Color […]
One digital file can give you a lifetime of recipe cards if you have a few basic supplies. Here I’ll walk you through how to use the free printable recipe cards available all over the Silver Homestead site! How to Use Printable Recipe Cards I’m a graphic artist by trade so when I learned how […]
If you are purchasing a country home with a septic system and you’ve never lived with one, it can be intimidating. We’ll demystify their inner workings and explain why they are low-maintenance. Living with a Septic System in the Country When I lived in the suburbs I liked that the wastes going down the drain […]
Creating a functional, well stocked farmhouse pantry that supports you as you care for your family is a beneficial use of your time and resources. Create a Functional Farmhouse Pantry Moving to the country and distancing yourself from grocery stores is a change that is wise to prepare for. In my experience, the easiest thing […]
Ever wonder how people function when they live thirty minutes or more from the grocery store and can only shop two or three times per month? I’ll share how I manage this challenge and what tricks I have found to make life easier. Country living far from the grocery store When my friends first came […]
Whether you are just toying with the idea of moving to the country or you have your first farmhouse showing coming up this weekend, it is wise to jot down the things you want in a home. We can help with our customizable country house wish list! Making Your Country House Wish List We were […]
The hunt for your perfect country farmhouse is just beginning and you have no idea what to expect.
