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Image source: Pixabay.com Going off-grid isn’t cheap and certainly not something to jump into without research. Even if you can’t leave the grid right now, there...

It's the most reliable, safe and efficient way to produce heat with wood. So why do so few homes nowadays have them? Masonry stoves have been...

Image source: Pixbay.com I've had a pile of firewood sitting in the backyard for a while -- actually for a few years. This pile was made...

Image source: wikimedia It’s a shame how wasteful the average American is today. Fortunately, for those who want to save some money or limit their contribution...

Image source: int.com Down, the fluffy layer of feathers insulating birds, is the warmest natural material for its weight available. When you are raising poultry, ducks...

Image source: warmingtrendsinc.com We have a cabin in Michigan that's entirely heated with a cast-iron, wood-burning stove. It wasn't long after we installed it that we...

Image source: Youtube One of the best ways to ensure you enjoy a good experience with chickens in cold climates is to choose a breed that...

Image source: Pixabay.com Should cats be allowed to roam freely outdoors? There is no single correct answer to this question, and multiple factors must be taken...

Image source: Pixabay.com Earning some extra income from your livestock can be easy if you give some thought to it and do a little research. It...

Image source: thegoodtimber.com There are 101 uses for knowing how to build lodgepole pine furniture that go way beyond the furniture itself. Our forefathers built lodgepole...