A New Year’s Checklist for the Rural Homestead
doug smith
December 28, 2015
A new year means new maintenance and projects for any homeowner. Get inspired to create your own 2017 home checklist! Here’s a start.
Homesteading
Survival Basics: Prepping for an Unexpected Power Outage
admin
December 7, 2015
Get back to survival basics with these wise suggestions and ideas for prepping for an unexpected power outage.
The Value of Dirty Socks: Loving Your Laundry
Kathy Harrison
November 18, 2015
There is something lovely about taking control of this one small part of my life. I actually enjoy doing laundry!
Oodles of Noodles: Make Your Own!
cpthegreat
October 30, 2015
Homemade egg noodles are so much better tasting (and better for you) than store-bought noodles. Who knows what is put into the noodles in the factories? I KNOW what is in my noodles: nothing but fresh stuff!
American Persimmon: The After-Frost Fruit
Dori Fritzinger
October 28, 2015
Do you want a beautiful tree that gives you enjoyment all year round, plus delicious late fall fruit? Meet the American Persimmon.
Get Water From Your Well – Without Electricity
Galen Lehman
October 16, 2015
Power outages can leave those with country wells “high and dry.” Fortunately, we have two solutions to help you get water from your well, without using electricity!
5 Skills Your Grandparents Had – And You Should, Too
Sarah Nussbaum
September 11, 2015
Some will save you money, some are eco-friendly, some are healthier for you, and almost all wll come in very handy during an emergency or power outage. Here are a few simple ways to start doing something with your own two hands, today.
Must-Haves for Getting Your Heat Stove Ready
Glynis DeYong
September 4, 2015
When Glynis first went off-grid, she had never used a wood stove. Now, after several years of learning the ropes, she shares her “must-haves” for wood stove owners.
The Perpetual Garden: Enjoy Garlic for Decades
Kathy Harrison
August 12, 2015
When the weather cools I will help each of my adult children plant their own garlic patch. Someday, my grandchildren will harvest their perpetual garlic from this gift.
Hannah Tested, Hannah Approved: Amish Furrowing Hoe
Hannah Breckbill
July 22, 2015
It’s really lovely what a sharp tool will do — a girl can just drag a furrowing hoe through freshly tilled soil as if she’s a tractor or something, opening up a nice even furrow.
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