Become Rich by Being Poor on Purpose
My engineer friend in Dallas said, “This is the third year my…
Seasons in the Garden: Time Waits for No Homesteader
I need some beans to go with dinner so I grab a…
Crafting Country Wines
Homemade wines are easy and quick to create. Not only can you…
Living Off-Grid Wherever You Are – Going Off-Grid Gradually
Living off-grid has only in recent times become a “trend.” Up until…
Adam vs. the Post Pounder
As far as I can tell, the blame lies squarely with Prince…
First Aid on the Homestead: When Humans Get Hurt
If you’re a homesteader or you have homesteading friends or family, you’ll…
This Land is (Not) Your Land: Homesteading for Renters
For centuries now, owning a home or plot of land has been…
Darkness Tomorrow: No Electricity for A Year
"Honey, did you pay the electric bill?" "Yes, I paid it." "Then…
How to Spin Wool with a Turkish Spindle
Are you like me, a crafter who gathers new skills and crafts…
Basement Bunnies and Grow-box Gardening: The Challenges of Urban Homesteading
Tammy Curry greeted me with fresh homemade bread, slathered with butter, and…
Dumpster Diving: One Person’s Trash Could Be Your Treasure.
Dumpster diving has been around for years. People have been diving in…
Michelle, the Boschvelder Hen, and Her Guinea Keets
Growing up, I remember my mother always having Guinea fowl feathers in…
