Sunny or Windy: Which Suits Your Alternate Energy Needs?
Each homesteader reaches a point in his research where it is decided…
A Farm-hand’s Life: Shearing Sheep
When the scraper first hits, the compacted, manure-laden hay feels like concrete. …
The $8.16 Do-It-Yourself Garden Irrigator
Our half-acre lot in the ’burbs is shaded by nine mature silver…
Grow an Herbal Skincare Garden: 7 Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Naturally Healthy Skin
You grow herbs for culinary uses and maybe herbal remedies, but did…
8 Homesteading Pitfalls to Avoid While Working on Your Goals
Whether you’ve been living the off-grid lifestyle for some time or are…
Staying Organized on the Homestead
If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…
A Guide for the Fledgling Fermenter
Fermentation is enjoying somewhat of a celebrity status these days. In 2010,…
The Actively Passive Home — New Construction Using Old Rules
“Wait. You forgot to draw in the HVAC closet”, said the young…
Fiscal Fowl Alignment for the Potential Homesteader
If you’re like me, you’ve spent years wanting out of the rat…
Being Cheap is Greener Than Being Green
Recently several people have been asking a lot of questions about my…
The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism
A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead.…
