Celebrate a Buy-Nothing Christmas
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from…
Home Winterization Anyone Can Tackle
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing…
Raising Dairy Goats: Personality and Ice Cream on the Homestead
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily…
The Benefits of Biochar in the Garden (and How to Make Your Own)
Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain. …
If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a…
Homesteading Rule of Three
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives…
Why I’m a Homesteader (The Secrets of Homesteading)
There is an imaginary picture of "Homesteading" that revolves around being entirely…
The Benefits of Cooking from Scratch
Let's face it, cooking from scratch can be a pain. It's time-consuming,…
Simple Solar Projects
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy…
Hair-raising Homestead Haircuts
I'd like you to meet my son. He's six years old, cute…
Growing Hazelnuts on the Homestead
Hazelnuts (also known as filberts) are a favorite autumn delicacy, whether they…
The Trials and Triumphs of a Composting Toilet
When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially…
