It’s apple season and the sunrises and sunsets are getting colder here in Minnesota. This is when I reach for a quick, warm, and tasty drink to kickstart my day. Making Homemade Apple Tea It’s that time of year again, when my kids and I are craving a warm drink before heading off to start […]

When you’re building for animals, the roof is what makes a shelter a home. Dry geese, ducks, lambs, and guineas are healthy ones. And while asphalt shingles aren’t glamorous, they’re reliable — if you lay them right. Here’s how I learned to use the book system, the steady rhythm of cutting and laying shingles so […]