Keep More Cash in Your Wallet by Bartering
During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home…
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:…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…
Using Beeswax Around the Homestead
Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable…
The Homesteader’s Apothecary
Homesteaders will tout the many health benefits of their lifestyle including fresh…
How to Spin Wool with a Turkish Spindle
Are you like me, a crafter who gathers new skills and crafts…
Multi-purpose Chicken Tractors
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now…
Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing…
Bath, Body, and Beyond: DIY Bath Products from the Homestead
I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but…
Coop Considerations: Quick-Start Guide to Building a Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop, especially from scratch, can be exhilarating and exhausting,…
