How Chicken Wire and Concrete Solved My Problems
As some of you may know from reading my Missouri Journal, I…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…
The Simplest House of All: The Dacha Series
One of the first concerns of new homesteaders is to provide themselves…
Got Shelter in the Bag? Earthbag Homes on the Homestead
So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead. It’s got everything:…
Designing A Chicken Coop: A Work in Progress
Five years ago, my husband and I designed and built our backyard…
Nothing Simplifies Rural Life Like Fencing
Excerpted from Neil's book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land…
Gotta Getta Ger: Buying a Yurt for the Homestead
We have the land. We have a house we are selling. Our…
Coop Considerations: Quick-Start Guide to Building a Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop, especially from scratch, can be exhilarating and exhausting,…
Rockin’ Out With the Stones… Homesteader Style: Building a Natural Stone Fireplace Surround
Nothing says “log cabin in the pines” like a big solid natural…