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…
Container Gardening in the City: Urban Homesteading on a Budget
One man's trash is another's treasure, or in my case, his trash…
Multi-purpose Chicken Tractors
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now…
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,…
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…
Free Eats! Combating the Rising Cost of Food
I try really hard to keep within our food budget. I also…
Giving up the Grocery Store: Becoming Increasingly Self-Sufficient in a Practical Way
2020 was a changing point in my life that I didn’t realize…
How to Save a Bundle on Loan Interest
Excerpted from Neil's latest book LandBook Second Edition: An Owner's Manual for…
Check Out These Seeds! Grow Hardy Plants and Preserve the Food Chain with a Seed Library
Grow Hardy Plants and Preserve the Food Chain with a Seed Library…