A properly working septic system keeps a homestead safe, clean, and healthy. It handles waste from bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry. When the system fills up, it must be pumped to prevent issues. Ignoring the signs of a full tank can lead to serious problems, both inside and outside the home. That's why knowing when to schedule septic pumping matters.

Many homeowners aren't sure how to tell when the system needs attention. Some signs are easy to miss, while others point to more urgent trouble. Here are seven signs that your homestead may need septic system pumping soon.

There’s something magical about a garden that hums with life—not just from buzzing bees and rustling leaves, but from the gentle clucks of a well-tended flock. Keeping hens in the garden adds so much more than fresh eggs. They aerate the soil, gobble up pests, and turn kitchen scraps into rich compost. Their presence connects us more deeply to our food systems and to the rhythm of the natural world.

With thoughtful planning and care, you can create a harmonious garden with hens that supports both your plants and your feathered companions.

Sustainability is more than a trend. It is a responsibility that influences how we live, what we buy, and how we design our spaces. Furniture plays a major role in this effort. A growing number of homeowners and designers are turning to sectional sleepers as an eco-conscious solution that balances comfort, utility, and environmental impact. These versatile pieces of furniture meet daily needs without requiring excess resources or materials.

Choosing a sectional sleeper can help reduce waste, save space, and support a healthier planet. This article explains why sectional sleepers are a sustainable choice, what features to look for, and how they contribute to a conscious home.

Offering safe and comfortable environments to your livestock is important for their happiness and productivity. Your barn's setup has an enormous effect on their wellbeing as well as that of the farm as a whole. In this blog, we will look at ways to improve your barn and for your own four-legged (or feathered) residents.

Join us at Better Farm from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 for a 2-mile, off-track snowshoe hike followed by a craft beer tasting. This is a great way to get out in nature for a fun winter adventure! Advanced tickets are required ($15/adult, children free) so we can ensure there is enough beer and food. Any questions can be directed to info@betterfarm.org.

Proper ventilation is crucial for warehouses and industrial facilities. It ensures a safe and comfortable environment for workers, prevents equipment damage, and safeguards stored goods. By carefully designing a ventilation system, businesses can optimise airflow, improve air quality, and enhance energy efficiency.

The saying “life is too short” couldn’t be more accurate. When we’re young, it’s easy to feel invincible, like growing old is a distant reality. But time catches up with all of us, and before you know it, you might find yourself wondering if you truly made the most of your life. If there’s one goal you should prioritize, let it be this: live your life to the fullest. Here’s how you can embrace life and enjoy it to the maximum, no matter where or how you choose to live.

If you are looking for ways to take care of your home and garden, but you are eco-conscious, then you might need to make some changes to the way that you do things currently. Down below, we’re going to be looking at some of the best eco-friendly ways that you can look after your spaces without having to harm the planet in the process. Interested? Read on.

Let’s be real—do you ever stop and think about why you feel like you need the latest version of, well, everything? You probably don’t wake up one morning and decide, “Oh, I’ll just buy a new blender today because the one I have blended to... perfectly?” Nope. Somewhere along the way, that idea was planted. And guess who’s doing the planting? Big corporations, my friend.

It’s one thing to put together a yard that you love. It’s another thing entirely to put together a yard that all living creatures love. If you’re someone who loves planet earth and wants to do all they can to ensure it stays healthy, then look at making your outdoor space as nature-friendly as possible. In doing so, you’ll be maximizing your contribution to the overall health of the planet, as well just more broadly giving insects and wildlife the chance to prosper. 

And happily, none of the things you’ll need to do are particularly challenging, and in many cases, they’re fun.

These days, it seems like everyone is looking to make an extra buck on the side. With inflation growing, this is sometimes the only alternative. Everyone’s got that one friend who’s selling candles, crocheting hats, or flipping who-knows-what on eBay. But flipping furniture? That’s a side hustle that’s creative, sustainable, and can actually make you good money. Plus, who doesn’t love turning something old and beat up into something beautiful?

If you have horses on your farm, cultivating a symbiotic relationship is essential. When you get it right, the animal will help increase productivity on your farm while you get to provide the horse with a better quality of life.

The mutually beneficial relationship is naturally one that all farmers should try to cultivate with every horse they own. Here’s how to do it in four easy steps.