Cooking on a Wood Cookstove
Although my husband and I are not off the grid, we don't…
Home Winterization Anyone Can Tackle
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing…
Stocking the Winter Larder
If you’re like me, the shorter days and cooler temps bring on…
If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a…
The Trials and Triumphs of a Composting Toilet
When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially…
Giving up the Grocery Store: Becoming Increasingly Self-Sufficient in a Practical Way
2020 was a changing point in my life that I didn’t realize…
Do I Really Need a…? A List of Useful Equipment for New Homesteaders
Congratulations on your new land purchase and your decision to finally get…
Homesteading Requires a Keen Edge: Knives on the Homestead
What’s the most oft-used tool on the homestead? Whether cutting vegetables for…
Cast Iron: The Last Set of Cookware You Will Ever Need
When I got married, like many young women, I was "showered" with…
De-clutterization: Save Time. Save Space. Save Money.
"Don't own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see…
Hand-Washing on the Homestead: Off-Grid Laundry
The freedom of going off-grid is very appealing to a lot of…
Beat the Vacuum Tyranny
Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet. It was…
