There’s something special about building your own home, whether you build it traditionally or not. And, there are some major benefits of being part of…
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…
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…
In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from scratch, including living spaces, some better than others. This spring, I decided to…
So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead. It’s got everything: water, a lovely stand of trees, friendly neighbors, and a gentle slope with…
I live in a Victorian crofter’s cottage, or homesteading farm cottage, in a small town on the coast in the UK. The house was built…
Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to your pioneer roots. Bookstores are full of books on every conceivable aspect from…
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy is a renewable resource that has no negative environmental effects. It also allows…
Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened the side door, and jumped back with a yelp. A dense mass of…
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…
In the summer of 2016, a neighbor lady invited me and my daughter over to see the greenhouse that she had built with her husband. …
Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own, a place where you can raise animals and gardens to provide good, wholesome…