Beat the Vacuum Tyranny
Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet. It was…
Insider’s Guide to Buying a New Car, Homesteader Style
When I was younger, I worked as a new car salesman for…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
5 Ways to Grow Food in Small Spaces
I have been gardening for about six years and, up until a…
Raising Earthworms
Raising earthworms may be the easiest and most profitable "livestock" venture on…
Living Six Years Without an Electric Bill: Wind Generators on the Homestead
I like to tinker. I like things mechanical. A little music is…
The Hesitant Homesteader
I love the idea of living on a homestead. When my husband…
Are You Sure You Really Need a Job?
One of my favorite cartoons shows a politician giving a speech at…
Doctoring on the Homestead: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct…
Keeping the Homestead Dream Alive: What to Do When the Bluebird of Happiness Poops on Your Head
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on…
Herbal Remedies on the Homestead: Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of…
Raising Dairy Beef: Little Calves, Big Profits
Dairy animals have a salable by-product: offspring. If you have dairy goats,…
