Pros & Cons of Living in an Alternative Home: Steel Quonset
There’s something special about building your own home, whether you build it…
Throwing in the Towel: How to Move to the Country Fast and Cheap
"For I, methinks, till I grow old, As fair before me shall…
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,…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part One
In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from…
Got Shelter in the Bag? Earthbag Homes on the Homestead
So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead. It’s got everything:…
For Sale By Owner: Needs a Little Work
The old house crouched in the weeds, summoning as much dignity as…
So, You Want to Live Off Grid, Eh?
Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to…
Simple Solar Projects
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy…
Multi-purpose Chicken Tractors
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now…
The Summer Kitchen: Why It’s Still a Good Idea
Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened…