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The Cabinet of Doom (That Saved the Homestead)

I called it the Cabinet of Doom. You probably have one in…

Magdalena Alvarez Magdalena Alvarez

Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls

When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing…

Isabella Fisher Isabella Fisher

Learning Curves on Rural Roads: Three Lessons for Every Homesteader

When my husband and I ditched our rat-race city lives to lead…

Diana Boeke Diana Boeke

Nature’s Way: Welcoming (or At Least Tolerating) Beneficial Wildlife

Homesteaders often operate under the assumption that wildlife in general is incompatible…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Gardening For Everyone: Adaptive Gardening Techniques

Gardening is an important part of every homesteader’s life.  Not only does…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

How to Save Money on Taxes by Homesteading

My property taxes went up this year. Last year they were $310…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Show, Sport, or Squab: Choosing a Pigeon Breed for the Homestead

Hopefully after reading my previous article, Pigeon Preliminaries, you’ve been prompted to look…

Armani Tavares Armani Tavares

FarmHer Genes: Is Homesteading in your DNA?

I always felt different than my sisters.  We were all born in…

May Woodworth May Woodworth

Knowledge in Numbers: Starting a Homestead Community

Like all rewarding endeavors, homesteading on any scale can be difficult and…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Bath, Body, and Beyond: DIY Bath Products from the Homestead

I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades

Whether it be the kitchen, workshop, in automobile emergency kits, or simply…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

The Beauty in Our Failures

When it comes to gardening, I jumped in feet first. I had…

Caitlin Elicker Caitlin Elicker

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