Living the Country Life

02/03/2025

What's in your tool chest? Do you need a way to organize your tool bench?

Try one of these farmer invented tool tricks for when you just don't have the right item in your tool chest.

02/02/2025

Happy Groundhogs Day.

01/31/2025

The count goes on...if it's not quite fast enough for you try forcing bulbs in your windowsill to add some cheery color to your world.

01/30/2025

Check out these shop hacks from farmers that may benefit you.

Farmer ingenuity comes in many forms: reusing materials to give them a second life, creating tools for very specific uses, and making typically fixed items portable.

01/29/2025

Tell us about winter restoration projects in your machine shed.

For a number of tractor collectors around Watson, Illinois, it’s all about Allis-Chalmers (A-C). That not only applies to the local Triple A Tractor Club, which is an abbreviation of “All About Allis,” but it also particularly holds true for the Repking family, which resides a few miles south ...

01/25/2025

Does someone in your life need to know these tips? New ideas added from fellow farmers

Farmers have great ideas for customizing their pickup trucks.

01/24/2025

Farmer ideas to try to whip your shop into shape this winter.

You don't have to spend a ton of money or invest weeks of time to make a difference in the way your farm shop looks and feels. Here are some smaller shop projects that can make a big impact.

01/23/2025

DIY tips and tricks for welding in your shop.

Welding repairs are common and easy to do in your farm shop with the right equipment.

01/22/2025

How many seed catalogs do you have already? Have you picked out any new varieties you're excited about trying this year in your garden?

01/21/2025

It's National Hug Day. What's a better hug than holding a hot cup of cocoa in your hands! Where was the best cup of cocoa you've ever had from?

01/20/2025

We've only got 2 months to wait, our count down begins today! 59 days until Spring!🌷🌱🪻

01/17/2025

Chicken owners should always take precautions to Defend the Flock. With Avian influenza accross the country take steps to protect your flock. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/defend-the-flock

01/16/2025

What's the snow and cold good for in your neck of the woods? Where is your favorite place for Downhill Skiing, Snowboading, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding, Hockey, Skating?

01/15/2025

We just need pretty things to look at. When should we start our countdown to Spring?

01/14/2025

Here are farmer ideas for livestock cattle comfort, watering, and transportation. Do you have a hack or DIY idea? Share using link in story.

These farmer submitted solutions include ideas for cattle comfort, watering, and transportation.

01/13/2025

Here is an interesting story on a unique idea to add to your hobby farm or acreage.

With athleticism and keen instincts, homing pigeons are fast and accurate flyers. These birds have an innate ability to “home,” meaning they will fly countless miles to return to their nest and mates.

01/11/2025

What's for breakfast? We think you'll like these egg recipes. Do you have a go to egg bake for your family?

Start the day right with our blueberry surprise French toast casserole, spicy brunch lasagna, pecan and browned butter coffee cake, and caramelized onion and potato casserole.