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.…
Been There, Done… What? How to Stop Trying to Make Money
Here’s the thing… we recently discovered we’re very rich. Right now we…
Evolution of the Kitchen: From Campfire to Cuisinart (and Back Again?)
As we all know, the evolution of the kitchen — room, concept,…
I’m From the Universe and I’m Here to Help (Regretting “Rethinking Everything”)
My family and I attended an unschooling conference recently. We were pumped,…
Homesteader FAQs: 10 Frequently Asked Questions You Will Likely Encounter When You Decide to Homestead
In life, it doesn't seem to matter what undertaking you do, be…
So, THIS is Why I Don’t Watch Television: Scavenging the Urban Jungle for Food
***Editor's note: this article was written pre-COVID-19 lockdowns. So, I’m not at…
Homesteading in the Backwoods
There is a common misconception we come across when talking to non-homesteaders…
