Using Beeswax Around the Homestead
Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable…
Staying Cool Without Air Conditioning on the Homestead
The cicadas are rasping out a mid-summer melody. The air is still,…
Peter Piper Picked a Peck: DIY Pickles on the Homestead
Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects…
Your Car Insurance Doesn’t Cover You, Guaranteed!
You're probably asking, "Hey, Tony, what does car insurance have to do…
Living Off-Grid Wherever You Are – Going Off-Grid Gradually
Living off-grid has only in recent times become a “trend.” Up until…
Income Opportunities for Poultry Farmers
Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture. Chickens are terrific…
From Cucina Povera to Conscious Cookery: Timeless Garden-to-Kitchen and Back Again Smarts
Eating in season. Eating locally. They’re not just foodie buzzwords, that’s how…
From Lawn to Garden: A Year of No-Till
We had a small 10 x 10-foot vegetable garden in our backyard.…
Goat Milk Galore: Goat Milk Recipes and Products
Among the greatest blessings of spring are all the babies and if…
The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Homesteader
Returning to the land is a desire that has coursed through the…
How to Save Money on Taxes by Homesteading
My property taxes went up this year. Last year they were $310…