Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…
Using Beeswax Around the Homestead
Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable…
Will’s Good Store
There weren’t many thrift shops around when I was growing up. There…
Fighting Inflation: Frugality Wins the Day on the Homestead
Inflation in the last several months has increased the price of everything:…
Building Community Through Bartering and Trading
Think back to your grandparents, or maybe your great-grandparents and the stories…
Living Off-Grid Wherever You Are – Going Off-Grid Gradually
Living off-grid has only in recent times become a “trend.” Up until…
Your Car Insurance Doesn’t Cover You, Guaranteed!
You're probably asking, "Hey, Tony, what does car insurance have to do…
Dumpster Diving: One Person’s Trash Could Be Your Treasure.
Dumpster diving has been around for years. People have been diving in…
Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…
Multi-purpose Chicken Tractors
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now…
Top 5 Reasons to Can Your Own Meat
Every year I can nearly 200 pounds of meat. I normally can…
49 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
I don’t know about you and the folks at your house, but…
