10 Ways to Reduce Microplastics on Your Homestead
One reason my husband and I chose to homestead was to live…
Slow-Cooker Jams and Fruit Butters
The abundance of summer gives us so much beautiful produce to work…
The First Frost: Lessons from Our Rookie Year on the Homestead
When people imagine their first year of homesteading, they tend to picture…
The Mysteries of Fire (Including How to Sustain One in Your Woodstove)
How did man discover fire? I used to assume that a caveman…
Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part…
Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part Two
Repeat after me, “Blocking, blocking, blocking!” If there is one thing on…
How to Do Things – 1919 Style
A thoughtful young person in 2026 might ask, “What did people do…
Easy, No-bake Reese’s Bars
If you're a human being in America (and many other parts of…
Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part One
In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from…
Gung Ho! Greenhouse Maintenance to Keep Your Plants Thriving
Summer is a busy and delightful time for gardeners everywhere. From the…
Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
People have been eating coffee cake for centuries. Although the recipes evolved…
Obtaining Self-Employment
Unfortunately, many of you reading this article, like me, are tied to…
