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When to Start Prepping Herb Beds for Winter In Nebraska, the first frost usually arrives between mid-October and early November. That’s your cue to begin preparing perennial herbs like rosemary and lavender for the cold months ahead. Once temperatures dip below 40°F at night, it’s time to trim, tidy, and preserve what’s left of the harvest. Both of these Mediterranean herbs thrive in warmth and sunshine but dislike soggy roots and frigid air. In raised beds, that means a litt

When your Halloween skeleton loses its head, don’t panic—get creative. Here’s how we 3D-printed a fix (and learned a thing or two about persistence).

This Halloween throne started as an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired idea on ChatGPT and turned into a 3D-printing adventure full of design missteps, last-minute fixes, and eerie success.

Learn how to propagate rosemary, lavender, and lemon verbena before frost hits. See what worked, what didn’t, and how a simple propagation window helps overwinter herbs indoors.

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I’ve personally used or believe will add value to your creative projects. There’s one ingredient that always sparks debate when people first learn about handmade soap : lye . It sounds scary — like something out of a high school chemistry lab. But here’s the secret soapmakers have known for centuries:

My Whirlpool dryer sounded doomed. Instead of buying new, I fixed it myself for $24. Here’s how I beat self-doubt and made the repair.

Running into a homing fail on your Genmitsu Kiosk? Mine tried to escape to the upper right corner during LightBurn camera setup. The fix was simple: $RST=*. Here’s my experience, plus extra troubleshooting tips from SAIN support and a belt adjustment video tutorial.

Looking for an economical laser engraver? My honest Genmitsu Kiosk review covers setup, Wi-Fi, software (Cutlab, Grbl, and Lightburn), camera setup tips, and real-world performance. Find out if this budget-friendly engraver is worth it.

New to camper life? Discover our list of camping must-haves and nice-to-have extras. From sewer kits to bug zappers, here’s what we learned we can’t camp without (and what just makes it better).

New to camper life? Our 2nd and 3rd trips with the RPod didn’t go as planned — no power, broken AC, and plenty of chaos. Here are 2 big lessons we learned that every new camper should know.

Discover how to grow and care for mint without letting it take over your garden. Learn where to plant it, what to avoid, and creative ways to use mint in your kitchen, bath, and home.

Discover the history and health benefits of cucumbers, plus 3 easy, refreshing recipes. Rooted N Red brings garden-fresh ideas to your summer kitchen.

Learn how to make easy, creamy cup-set yogurt in your Instant Pot, including a mild rose variation. A beginner-friendly, no-strain method with simple ingredients.

5 Herbal Salves and Their Uses: Dandelion, Cayenne, Black Walnut, Comfrey, and Lavender.

Sweet experiments with lilacs, from infused vodka to jelly mishaps—and a real look at managing Type 2 diabetes with seasonal joy and grit.

Learning to solder felt impossible—until I needed it to fix my Jeep. Here’s how fear turned to confidence, and a new skill was added to my Rooted in Rides toolkit.

Follow along as I repair and customize a used soft top for my 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited. From broken zippers to pricey foam kits, I share the ups, downs, and DIY ideas for Rooted in Rides Jeep life.

Ready to expand your DIY game? I’m testing my Genmitsu laser engraver on wood, acrylic, leather, and more. It’s a journey with a few hiccups, but full of creative potential—perfect for makers who love to tinker!

Two batches in with my new freeze dryer and I’ve already learned what not to do—and how to peel mangoes like a pro. Here's how my first attempts at freeze-drying fruit turned out, what surprised me, and what I’m preserving next!

New to 3D printing? I review two beginner-friendly printers—FlashForge Adventurer 5M and Bambu A1 Mini—plus share tips on filaments, accessories, and setup tricks that helped me get started.