Sunny or Windy: Which Suits Your Alternate Energy Needs?
Each homesteader reaches a point in his research where it is decided…
A Farm-hand’s Life: Shearing Sheep
When the scraper first hits, the compacted, manure-laden hay feels like concrete. …
8 Homesteading Pitfalls to Avoid While Working on Your Goals
Whether you’ve been living the off-grid lifestyle for some time or are…
Staying Organized on the Homestead
If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…
A Guide for the Fledgling Fermenter
Fermentation is enjoying somewhat of a celebrity status these days. In 2010,…
The Actively Passive Home — New Construction Using Old Rules
“Wait. You forgot to draw in the HVAC closet”, said the young…
Fiscal Fowl Alignment for the Potential Homesteader
If you’re like me, you’ve spent years wanting out of the rat…
Being Cheap is Greener Than Being Green
Recently several people have been asking a lot of questions about my…
The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism
A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead.…
Been There, Done… What? How to Stop Trying to Make Money
Here’s the thing… we recently discovered we’re very rich. Right now we…
Evolution of the Kitchen: From Campfire to Cuisinart (and Back Again?)
As we all know, the evolution of the kitchen — room, concept,…
