The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” Well, don’t do what I did wrong, anyway, just do what I did…
Although my husband and I are not off the grid, we don't want to rely on public utilities if we don't have to. So, even…
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing in the woods or down a lane with a glow of lamps or…
If you’re like me, the shorter days and cooler temps bring on urges quite similar to those experienced by the wild critters this time of…
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the few constants in life. Here on our property in Missouri, you can rest assured…
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy. Fortunately, the weather is perfect for outdoor parties and…
When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially true when your homestead is away from city building codes. While I can’t…
2020 was a changing point in my life that I didn’t realize I needed, or even wanted. We were not only struggling with cabin fever…
After a busy and productive spring and summer growing season, it is tempting to plant fall crops and consider resting until spring. There are plenty…
Congratulations on your new land purchase and your decision to finally get out of the daily grind of urban life and retire to the peace…
Living off-grid has only in recent times become a “trend.” Up until about 100 or so years ago, it was just called living! Everyone—from the…
What’s the most oft-used tool on the homestead? Whether cutting vegetables for supper, field dressing wild game, butchering livestock, or freeing a stubborn piece of…