There’s something special about building your own home, whether you build it traditionally or not. And, there are some major…
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing in the woods or down a lane with…
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the few constants in life. Here on our property in…
In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from scratch, including living spaces, some better than others.…
So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead. It’s got everything: water, a lovely stand of trees, friendly neighbors,…
I live in a Victorian crofter’s cottage, or homesteading farm cottage, in a small town on the coast in the…
Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to your pioneer roots. Bookstores are full of books…
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy is a renewable resource that has no negative…
Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened the side door, and jumped back with a…
When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially true when your homestead is away from city…
In the summer of 2016, a neighbor lady invited me and my daughter over to see the greenhouse that she…
Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own, a place where you can raise animals and…