Preventive Medicine: What You Need to Know
There is a lot of talk today about healthcare in America. Why…
Beat the Vacuum Tyranny
Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet. It was…
Insider’s Guide to Buying a New Car, Homesteader Style
When I was younger, I worked as a new car salesman for…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
5 Ways to Grow Food in Small Spaces
I have been gardening for about six years and, up until a…
Raising Earthworms
Raising earthworms may be the easiest and most profitable "livestock" venture on…
Living Six Years Without an Electric Bill: Wind Generators on the Homestead
I like to tinker. I like things mechanical. A little music is…
The Hesitant Homesteader
I love the idea of living on a homestead. When my husband…
Are You Sure You Really Need a Job?
One of my favorite cartoons shows a politician giving a speech at…
Aquaponics: Why It’s the Best Gardening Method for Homesteading
Even if you don’t have a large amount of land available, you…
Doctoring on the Homestead: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct…
Keeping the Homestead Dream Alive: What to Do When the Bluebird of Happiness Poops on Your Head
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on…
