Equipment

Floating on Snow: Using Snowshoes and Ice Cleats on the Homestead

My husband and I utilize both snowshoes and ice cleats.  When strapping either on to do chores, I thank our…

6 months ago

How to Buy a Pickup Truck for the Homestead (or Looking for the Best Mule)

“He drives a ’57 GMC pickup truck.   It’s got a gun rack and a' Goat Ropers Need Love, too!' sticker.” ~"Redneck…

8 months ago

Trailer Basics: Tips and Tricks for Smooth Hauling

Whether your homestead is your backyard or a full-fledged farm, sooner or later you need to use a trailer. From…

12 months ago

Homestead Truck Turned Mobile Workshop

Like many folks who need to work on things, I started out with an old pickup truck.  I loved this…

1 year ago

The Benefits of Classic Tractors

I like to think of the tractor as the Cuisinart of land.  There are so many little chores on the…

1 year ago

Adam vs. the Post Pounder

As far as I can tell, the blame lies squarely with Prince William of England and his then-fiancée, Kate the…

1 year ago

The “Swiss Army Knife” of Homestead Tractors: The Gravely Tractor

What used to be pretty well accepted as “normal” life is likely where we're all headed—tougher times. Most people deluded…

3 years ago

Insider’s Guide to Buying a New Car, Homesteader Style

When I was younger, I worked as a new car salesman for about 2 years. I worked at an AutoNation…

3 years ago

Ford Model 8N Operator’s Manual

  Perhaps you’re wondering what sort of character would write a book review about an owner’s manual. Well, I have…

5 years ago

Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades

Whether it be the kitchen, workshop, in automobile emergency-kits, or simply junk drawers around the house, shop, or barn, having…

5 years ago