Green Burial: The Frugal Funeral for an Ecological Eternity
We spend our lives trying to get back to our Earthly roots,…
Brew Beer—Quit Paying Taxes… Well, almost
Homesteaders are a resourceful and imaginative group. If you need a tool,…
Waste Not, Want Not: Repurposing on the Homestead
Growing up in the rural Midwest, and being a child not unlike…
It’s Just Business: Creating a Business Plan for Your Homestead
Homesteaders are not afraid of hard work and do not collapse when…
Frozen Food: Foraging in Winter
We don’t often think of winter as a prime time to harvest.…
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…
You Can Afford Your Homestead Dream..You May Not Recognize it at First.
Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own,…
How to Buy a Pickup Truck for the Homestead (or Looking for the Best Mule)
“He drives a ’57 GMC pickup truck. It’s got a gun rack…
Go Wildcrafting!
No matter where you live, you can create an income stream, or…
How to Sell Your Land Yourself and Move on with Your Life
Excerpted from Neil's latest book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land…
The Benefits of Cooking from Scratch
Let's face it, cooking from scratch can be a pain. It's time-consuming,…