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Pros & Cons of Living in an Alternative Home: Steel Quonset

There’s something special about building your own home, whether you build it traditionally or not. And, there are some major…

2 months ago

Home Winterization Anyone Can Tackle

There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing in the woods or down a lane with…

5 months ago

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings

Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the few constants in life.  Here on our property in…

7 months ago

Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part One

In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from scratch, including living spaces, some better than others.…

7 months ago

Got Shelter in the Bag? Earthbag Homes on the Homestead

So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead.  It’s got everything: water, a lovely stand of trees, friendly neighbors,…

8 months ago

Homesteading in an 1870s English Crofter’s Cottage

I live in a Victorian crofter’s cottage, or homesteading farm cottage, in a small town on the coast in the…

10 months ago

So, You Want to Live Off Grid, Eh?

Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to your pioneer roots.  Bookstores are full of books…

11 months ago

Simple Solar Projects

Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason.  Solar energy is a renewable resource that has no negative…

1 year ago

The Summer Kitchen: Why It’s Still a Good Idea

Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened the side door, and jumped back with a…

1 year ago

The Trials and Triumphs of a Composting Toilet

When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially true when your homestead is away from city…

1 year ago

Let There Be Light: Building a Sunroom Using Recycled Materials

In the summer of 2016, a neighbor lady invited me and my daughter over to see the greenhouse that she…

1 year ago

You Can Afford Your Homestead Dream..You May Not Recognize it at First.

Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own, a place where you can raise animals and…

2 years ago