Rendering Lard: A First-Timer’s Guide
cpthegreat
March 1, 2017
It didn’t take long for the seal to take and now I have jars of lovely white lard to use – probably half a lifetime’s worth!
Homesteading
Safe Water in a Disaster: How to Be Sure
Galen Lehman
March 1, 2017
Galen Lehman, CEO of Lehman’s, outlines the best solutions for every household’s water supply in the event of an emergency. Vital information!
How Farmer Hannah Gets Through the Winter
Hannah Breckbill
February 17, 2017
She’s grateful for a slower wintertime schedule that allows her to dream and plan before she gets lost in the fields this spring! Here’s what’s on her plate.
Winter In An Old Farmhouse
Sarah Nussbaum
January 25, 2017
Are we now “homesteaders?” Maybe, a little bit. At least, more than we used to be!
Get Ready For Sugaring Season!
Dave Ross
January 18, 2017
Did you know your yard maples can produce twice as much sap as forest trees? Follow these tips from Dave Ross, who’s been making his own syrup for 50 years. Trust us – that first pancake dripping with homemade sweetness will be the best you’ve ever tasted.
Homemade Butter: You Can Be A Homesteader!
Samantha Spigos
January 4, 2017
Eggs will never taste so good as when they’re cooked in golden butter you worked for yourself.
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.
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