The Homestead Woodstove
One of my favorite homestead assets is our woodstove. There is nothing…
Like Water for… Tomatoes? Year-round Gardening with Hydroponics
Imagine plucking a ripe, round tomato right from the stem and sinking…
How to Live Off Your Garden All Year Round
If you have been gardening for some time, you know how superior…
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide: Even Rural Residents Need Fear This Invisible Killer
Winter in the country is an amazingly beautiful season. The transformation of…
Living Six Years Without an Electric Bill: Wind Generators on the Homestead
I like to tinker. I like things mechanical. A little music is…
A Practical Guide for Cooking Outside 365 Days a Year
Most people only cook outside when they are camping or using their…
The Actively Passive Home — New Construction Using Old Rules
“Wait. You forgot to draw in the HVAC closet”, said the young…
Letters of a Woman Homesteader 19: The Adventure of the Christmas Tree
Elinore P. Stewart’s "Letters of a Woman Homesteader" continued: January 6, 1913…
