Free Eats! Combating the Rising Cost of Food
I try really hard to keep within our food budget. I also…
Container Gardening in the City: Urban Homesteading on a Budget
One man's trash is another's treasure, or in my case, his trash…
Check Out These Seeds! Grow Hardy Plants and Preserve the Food Chain with a Seed Library
Grow Hardy Plants and Preserve the Food Chain with a Seed Library…
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…
Natural Alternatives to Costly, Chemical, Household Products
I have personally tried all the natural alternatives in this article, and…
What’s So Convenient About Convenience Foods?
When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience foods. …
Bake in Bulk to Save Time and Money
Cooking and baking from scratch are hallmarks of the homesteading movement. In…
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…
