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Vitamix A2500 Review: The Healthy Way To Juice Is To Blend

May 15, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Vitamix A2500 review

Vitamix A2500 Review: Blenders are essential kitchen appliances, especially if you enjoy making smoothies and pureeing frozen fruits and juice. The blender you choose is essential. There are many brands of blenders on the market today. The intelligent A2500 Vitamix blender is the one that stands out. This blender is compact in design and has a powerful motor that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: blender review, blending technology, high-performance blender, Kitchen Appliance Reviews, Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Equipment, Kitchen Gadgets, kitchenware, Vitamix A2500, Vitamix blender

Traeger Grills: What Is The Best Traeger Grill For The Money

May 14, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Traeger Grill for The Money

Traeger Grills: What Is The Best Traeger Grill For The Money? In the world of charcoal grills made of pellets Traeger reign supreme. Joe Traeger invented this new style of grill back in 1986. They remain the best-selling brand of pellet grills to this day. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the top Traeger pellet grills. We will also look at the advantages and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: barbecue, outdoor cooking, pellet grills, Traeger grills, wood-fired grills

Solar Chicken Coop Heater: Best Solar Heat Lamp For Chicken Coop

May 13, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Solar Chicken Coop Heater: Best Solar Heat Lamp for Chicken Coop

Are You Looking For Best Solar Chicken Coop Heater Or Best Solar Heat Lamp For Chicken Coop? Best Overall: KK.BOL Portable Solar Powered Chicken Coop Lights Best Budget-Friendly: Bemexred Solar Heat Lamps for Chicken Coop Best Value: Lozayi Solar Powered Heat Lamp For Dog houses, and Chicken Coops Most Durable: Afoskce Solar Heat Lamps for Dog House Editor’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock, Raising Chickens Tagged With: chicken coop heating, energy-efficient heating, solar chicken coop heater, solar heat lamp, solar-powered heating, sustainable heating

Smudging For Beginners: How To Smudge Your House Properly?

May 12, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

How To Smudge Your House

Smudging For Beginners: How To Smudge A House? Smudging, also known as the ritual practice of burning herbs, resins, incense, cleansing, healing, and creating sacred space, as well as other purposes of spirituality, is commonplace to many peoples of the world and of all ages. Druids considered sage a sacred herb and burned it alongside oak moss to treat ailments. Native … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: beginner's guide, energy cleansing, holistic living, house cleansing, negative energy removal, smudging, spiritual practices, spiritual rituals

TOP 10 Best Food Processor Blender Combo [Reviews]

May 11, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

best blender food processor combo

Best Food Processor Blender Combo: Best Overall: Oster Pro 1200 Best Budget-Friendly: Ninja BL494 Best Value: Ninja BL770 Most Durable: Ninja BN801 Editor’s Choice: Ninja QB1004 Why pay separately when you can get the best food processor blender combo in one? In this modern world, there are so many small appliances that will bring convenience to one’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: Blender, Food Preparation, Food Processor, food processor blender combo, Kitchen Appliance Reviews, Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Equipment, Kitchen Gadgets, two-in-one appliance, versatile kitchen tools

How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard

May 10, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard

How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard It’s about the time of year where it’s a great idea to start doing lawn maintenance. Aerating, fertilizing, seeding, trimming, edging, dethatching, etc. etc... You’ll need to spend hours of labor making sure that your lawn is the best in the neighborhood, maybe even the best in the city or county you live in, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Gardening and Farming Tagged With: grass eradication, grass killing methods, grass removal, lawn care, lawn maintenance, lawn management, lawn renovation, unwanted grass, weed control, yard maintenance

TOP 11 Best Walk In Chicken Coops For Your Flock

May 9, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Walk In Chicken Coop

Best Walk In Chicken Coop: Farmer’s Best Friend: OverEZ Large Chicken Coop Best Selling: Large Metal Chicken Coop Best Value: PawHut Galvanized Metal Chicken Coop Most Durable: Chicken Coop Large Hen House Editor’s Choice: Omitree Deluxe Large Wood Chicken Coop A flock of chickens can bring you many benefits, including fluffy pets and fresh eggs. They … [Read more...]

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The 5 Best Cheese Making Kits For Beginners

May 8, 2025 by Melissa John 1 Comment

Best Cheese Making Kits

The 5 Best Cheese Making Kits For Beginners: Best Overall: The Hard Cheese Making Kit Best Budget-Friendly: The New England Cheese Making Supply Best Value: Standing Stones Farms Basic Beginner Cheese Making Kit Most Durable: Standing Stone Farms Ultimate Cheese Making Set Editor’s Choice: Lekue Many people consider cheese to be a dietary supplement. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: artisanal cheese, beginner-friendly, cheese culture, cheese making equipment, cheese making kits, cheese making supplies, cheese recipes, cheesemaking for beginners, DIY cheese, homemade cheese

Brooder Box For Chicks: Best Brooding Box For Chicks

May 7, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Brooder Box for Chicks

Best Brooding Box For Chicks: Best Overall: Brooder Box for Chicks Best Budget-Friendly: Heated Box Poultry Brooder Best Value: Baby Chick Starter Kit: Farm Innovators Model 3700 You must have a brooder box prepared for your chicks from the moment you hatch them, particularly if they're incubated on your own or at the time they arrive in the event you purchase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Raising Chickens Tagged With: brooder box, brooding box, brooding chicks, brooding setup, chick brooder, chick care, chick rearing, poultry equipment, poultry farming, raising chicks

5 Best Water Bath Canners, Best Pots For Canning

May 6, 2025 by Melissa John 2 Comments

Best Water Bath Canners

The 5 Best Water Bath Canners, Best Pots For Canning Best Overall: All American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker Canner Best Budget-Friendly: Presto 01781 23-Quart Pressure Cooker and Canner Best Value: Cook N Home NC00335 Stainless Steel Saucepot Most Durable: Ball freshTECH Electric Water Canner and Multi-Cooker Editor’s Choice: Granite Ware Steel/Porcelain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: canning equipment, canning pots, canning supplies, canning tools, Food Preparation, food preservation, food storage, home canning, preserving food, water bath canners

TOP 10 Best Incubator For Duck Eggs [Reviews, Guide]

May 5, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Incubator For Duck Eggs

Best Incubator For Duck Eggs: Best Overall: AQAWAS Egg Incubator with Humidity Control Best Budget-Friendly: Farm Innovators Model 4250 Best Value: 1588 Genesis Hova-Bator Most Durable: Kebonnixs 12 Egg Incubator Editor’s Choice: Manna Pro Harris Farms Egg Incubator Eggs hatching from ducks is an amazing experience. Domestic duck breeds don't often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Raising Ducks Tagged With: bird breeding, duck egg incubator, duck farming, egg hatching, egg incubation, hatching duck eggs, incubation equipment, poultry incubation, waterfowl breeding, waterfowl care

TOP 9 Best Duck Feeders And 6 Best Duck Waterers

May 4, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Duck Feeders and Best Duck Waterers

Best Duck Feeders And Waterers: Best Overall: Rent A Coop Treadle Feeder Best Budget-Friendly: Grandpa Feeders Best Value: Little Giant Dome Feeder Most Durable: Royal Rooster Duck Feeder Editor’s Choice: Miller 9112 Galvanized Hanging Poultry Feeder Growing ducks need the freedom to feed and water throughout the day. A proper height for the feeder and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Raising Ducks Tagged With: duck farming, duck feeders, duck husbandry, duck supplies, duck waterers, feeding ducks, poultry equipment, waterfowl accessories, waterfowl care

Best Knitting Needles For Beginners [Reviews, Guide]

May 3, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Knitting Needles for Beginners

Best Knitting Needles for Beginners: Best Overall: ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Needles Best Budget-Friendly: Addi Addilinos Editor’s Choice: Vancens Bamboo Knitting Needles Knitting is an excellent pastime. If you have the most effective knitting needles and some yarn, you'll be able to make your sweaters, scarves, hats, and thousands of other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Knitting Tagged With: beginner-friendly knitting needles, best knitting needles, knitting needle materials, knitting needle sizes, knitting needles for beginners

TOP 9 Best Cattle Prods For Self Defense [Reviews]

May 2, 2025 by Melissa John 1 Comment

Best Cattle Prods For Self Defense

Best Cattle Prods For Self Defense: Farmer's Best Friend : Magrath 34 inch Livestock Prod Best Selling: Only springer Magrath with a 22-inch Shaft Best Value: Magrath livestock prod Hotshot, Yellow Most Durable: Miller HotShot Sabre Cattle Prod Editor’s Choice: Parker MC Crory, Master Cattle Prod 29 inches The cattle prod for self defense is also known … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: cattle prods, non-lethal weapons, personal safety, self-defense, self-defense tools

How Long Do Goats Live? – Lifespan Of A Goat

May 1, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

How Long Do Goats Live

How Long Do Goats Live? - Lifespan Of A Goat What is the average life expectancy of goats? You are likely asking this question. This question is not easy to answer. It depends on many factors such as the type of bread, breeding cycles, environment, feed, shed space, and medication. The average farm goat lives between 15-18 years. If goats are given proper care, they can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock, Raising Goats Tagged With: Goat Care, goat health, goat lifespan, goat lifespan factors, goat longevity, how long do goats live

12 Best Carolina Custom Cages Terrariums [Reviews]

April 30, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Carolina Custom Cages Terrariums

Top 12 Best Carolina Custom Cages Terrariums: Do you love animals? Would you like to keep pets at home? Do you need a home for your reptile or fish? Carolina Custom Cages Terrarium is the best option for your pet. Our cages are designed to mimic the natural environment for your reptile pet. These cages can be customized to your specific needs and are well-built. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: Carolina Custom Cages, reptile enclosures, reptile habitats, reptile tanks, terrariums

Best Humidifier/Dehumidifier For Grow Room/Grow Tent

April 29, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Humidifier/Dehumidifier for Grow Room/Grow Tent

Best Humidifier/Dehumidifier for Grow Room/Grow Tent [2x2/4x4/8x8]: Best Overall: Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cold Mist Humidifier Best Budget-Friendly: ELECHOMES UC5501 Ultrasonic Humidifier Best Value: LEVOIT Humidifiers Large Room Most Durable: TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier Editor’s Choice: Everlasting Comfort Ultrasonic Cool mist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: dehumidifier, grow room, grow tent, Humidifier, humidity control, indoor gardening, plant care

TOP 5 Best Well Pump Pressure Switches [Reviewed]

April 28, 2025 by Melissa John 7 Comments

Best Pressure Switches for Well Pump

Best Well Pump Pressure Switches: The pressure switch is one of the most common types of well pump switches. This type of switch operates by making or breaking electrical contact depending upon the water pressure. The switch activates when the water pressure reaches a predetermined point to either break or create an electrical circuit. After the pressure drops or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: pressure control switches, pump pressure control, water pressure control, water pressure switches, well pump accessories, well pump pressure switches, well pump system

Raising Goats 101: Beginner Tips And Practices

April 27, 2025 by Melissa John 4 Comments

Getting Goats 101

Raising Goats 101: Beginner Tips And Practices Humans have domesticated goats for thousands of years. But don't get it twisted. This review is not about history or anything like it. At elliotthomestead.com, while we always strive to provide our readers with the best, dependable and reliable information, we also reconcile facts with recommendations on the best animal products … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: Animal Husbandry, Beginner Tips, Goat Care, Goat Farming, Homesteading, Livestock, Raising Goats, Small-Scale Farming, Sustainable Farming

The 7 Best PTO Tillers For The Money [Reviews]

April 26, 2025 by Melissa John 2 Comments

Best Pto Tillers For The Money

Best Pto Tillers For The Money: Best Overall: Titan 60″ Heavy Duty Rotary Tiller Best Budget-Friendly: King Kutter Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller, TG-60-Y Best Value: King Kutter Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller with Reverse Tine Most Durable: King Kutter Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller, TG-72Y Editor’s Choice: King Kutter Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller A PTO tiller is needed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: affordable tillers, best tillers, PTO tillers, reliable tillers, top PTO tillers

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I am a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. My experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. When I am not writing or publishing anything, I am out gardening in my small farm or cooking. I am also an herbalist, an experience I use to spread the word about sustainable living.

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  • Smudging For Beginners: How To Smudge Your House Properly?
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  • How To Kill Your Grass? Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard
  • TOP 11 Best Walk In Chicken Coops For Your Flock
  • The 5 Best Cheese Making Kits For Beginners
  • Brooder Box For Chicks: Best Brooding Box For Chicks
  • 5 Best Water Bath Canners, Best Pots For Canning
  • TOP 10 Best Incubator For Duck Eggs [Reviews, Guide]
  • TOP 9 Best Duck Feeders And 6 Best Duck Waterers
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  1. Janet on The 4 Best Freeze Dryer [TESTED And REVIEWED]October 16, 2025

    Pump stopped working after nine months. What good is the warranty when Harvest Right doesn’t want to take care of…

  2. Matthew Stokes on TOP 9 Best Cattle Prods For Self Defense [Reviews]July 27, 2025

    So, elliothomestead is recommending to use a cattle prod as a self defense against people. Very interesting. Sure hope it's…

  3. Melissa John on TOP 5 Best Well Pump Pressure Switches [Reviewed]February 14, 2025

    You bring up a solid point—most discussions focus on standard well pump cycling controls but rarely address real-world failures like…

  4. Lynn Fontaine on TOP 5 Best Well Pump Pressure Switches [Reviewed]January 28, 2025

    Everybody here has a comment about installing a simple well pump cycling control, and I suspect that all the commercially…

  5. Melissa John on The 7 Best PTO Tillers For The Money [Reviews]October 7, 2022

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