Heating with Wood on the Homestead
I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the…
The Mysteries of Fire (Including How to Sustain One in Your Woodstove)
How did man discover fire? I used to assume that a caveman…
Haybox Cooking on the Homestead
I first learned about haybox cooking in England, in the 1980s. It…
Simple Solar Projects
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy…
Darkness Tomorrow: No Electricity for A Year
"Honey, did you pay the electric bill?" "Yes, I paid it." "Then…
You Can Spend as Much (or as Little) as You Want to Go Off-Grid
Off-grid living has begun to grow in popularity, as the many websites,…
The Homestead Woodstove
One of my favorite homestead assets is our woodstove. There is nothing…
Like Water for… Tomatoes? Year-round Gardening with Hydroponics
Imagine plucking a ripe, round tomato right from the stem and sinking…
Staying Cool Without Air Conditioning on the Homestead
The cicadas are rasping out a mid-summer melody. The air is still,…
Roof-top Wind Farms: The Symphonic Sounds of a Lifestyle
Is a roof-top wind farm for you? They’re not for everybody, but…
Living Six Years Without an Electric Bill: Wind Generators on the Homestead
I like to tinker. I like things mechanical. A little music is…
Making Alcohol Fuel
Our bodies quickly make energy out of alcohol. Our engines can do…