Heating with Wood on the Homestead
I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the…
Simple Solar Projects
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy…
You Can Spend as Much (or as Little) as You Want to Go Off-Grid
Off-grid living has begun to grow in popularity, as the many websites,…
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…
Peak Oil From a Homesteading Perspective
What happens after peak oil hits? James Howard Kunstler in his book,…
Roof-top Wind Farms: The Symphonic Sounds of a Lifestyle
Is a roof-top wind farm for you? They’re not for everybody, but…
Living Six Years Without an Electric Bill: Wind Generators on the Homestead
I like to tinker. I like things mechanical. A little music is…
Making Alcohol Fuel
Our bodies quickly make energy out of alcohol. Our engines can do…
Sunny or Windy: Which Suits Your Alternate Energy Needs?
Each homesteader reaches a point in his research where it is decided…
Cutting the Utilical Cord 3: Septic – When the Going Gets Tough, Where Will the Tough Be Going?
Read Cutting the Utilical Cord 2: Water – Evicting the Sewer Gators No…
Cutting the Utilical Cord 2: Water – Evicting the Sewer Gators
Read Cutting the Utilical Cord Part 1: Turning the Tables on Reddy…