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How to Do Things – 1919 Style

A thoughtful young person in 2019 might ask, “What did people do…

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Homeschooling for Homesteaders: The One-room Schoolhouse is Alive and Well

As modern-day homesteaders, we believe from our heads to our hearts that…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

For Sale By Owner: Needs a Little Work

The old house crouched in the weeds, summoning as much dignity as…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Fiber Fairs Offer Products, Lessons, and Feelings of Unity

Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an…

Kathy Kish Kathy Kish

If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside

The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

7 Things To Do Before Buying Your Dream Homestead

For many families, purchasing a beautiful little homestead is the ultimate dream.…

Emma Sloan Emma Sloan

Homesteading in an 1870s English Crofter’s Cottage

I live in a Victorian crofter’s cottage, or homesteading farm cottage, in…

Natalie B. Natalie B.

Homesteading Rule of Three

One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

So, You Want to Live Off Grid, Eh?

Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to…

Bobbie Gore Bobbie Gore

Why I’m a Homesteader (The Secrets of Homesteading)

There is an imaginary picture of "Homesteading" that revolves around being entirely…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Five Favorite Homesteading Books

I am often asked, “What are the best homesteading and gardening books…

Magdalena Alvarez Magdalena Alvarez

Quick Pickles: The Original Fast Food

I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles…

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