Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part Two
Repeat after me, “Blocking, blocking, blocking!” If there is one thing on…
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…
Lost Kitchen Skills: Zero-waste Cooking with Fats, Scraps, and Dairy
It doesn’t take long for those who get involved in the homestead…
Compost Happens: Indoor Composting for Small-Scale Homesteaders
Everyone knows the benefits of composting but most people believe composting is…
Five Weeks from Seed to Table
Growing vegetables from seed is probably one of the greatest pleasures of…
Enzymes for Plants: The Secret to Boosting Harvests and Blooms
A great secret to a thriving garden, enzymes make nutrients in the…
The $8.16 Do-It-Yourself Garden Irrigator
Editor's Note: This article was written many years ago, but still holds…
Container Gardening in the City: Urban Homesteading on a Budget
One man's trash is another's treasure, or in my case, his trash…
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…
You Can Spend as Much (or as Little) as You Want to Go Off-Grid
Off-grid living has begun to grow in popularity, as the many websites,…
Tanning Skins and Hides on the Homestead
When I tell people I tan snakeskins and animal hides, they politely…