Homesteading

Resolve to Connect in 2017

admin December 30, 2016

How to live a simpler life in 2017: Connect More.

Hearthstone Stoves: Long-Lasting, Ultra-Reliable Heat (And Beauty, Too)

Galen Lehman December 16, 2016

Over my 40 years at Lehman’s, hundreds of customers have shared how much they revel in the beauty, bask in the comfortable heat, and trust the amazing durability of their Hearthstone stove.

Amish Family Brings Iconic Axes Back to the USA

Karen Johnson November 23, 2016

“Each axe is forged and finished in America. Right here, we finish the heads, temper them and sharpen them, so they’re ready to go as soon as you take the leather cover off the blade.”

Why I Became a Soapmaker

Kathy Harrison November 4, 2016

Soapmaking is a win for you and the planet. Here’s how I got started with this habit, er, hobby.

How to Process A Pumpkin For Fresh Fall Treats

Amy HornburgHeilveil October 7, 2016

First, I have to break that baby open and bake it. Yes, you read correctly, before you can bake a pumpkin pie, you must bake the pumpkin.

A Butcher’s Secrets: How to Slash Your Meat Bill

Kevin Wright October 5, 2016

Learn how to use the right tools at home, and put money in your pocket.

20 Items to Kickstart Your Food Storage Plan

admin September 26, 2016

Get started with food storage the easy way. No frills, no fluff – just a common sense list of food items to get you started, courtesy of prepper Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival.

How To Harvest Fruit Without A Ladder

Galen Lehman September 21, 2016

Picking apples or other tree fruit from a ladder is hard work, time consuming and dangerous. Here’s how to do it with your feet securely on the ground!