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Image source: Pixabay.com To me, one of the most exciting and fun aspects of living in a rural area is raising livestock. For new homesteaders short...

Image source: Pixabay.com Without a doubt, the main things people think of when considering buying rural land for an off-grid property are size, location and cost....

Image source: Pixabay.com Building a durable wardrobe is not a luxury. It will play an essential role in helping you live in comfort, save energy and...

Image source: pixabay.com I will admit I have never been much of a trapper. But every hunter, farmer, homesteader and so on should know how to...

Image source: National Geographic Is there such a thing as urban homesteading? Absolutely, and in the next few moments I will provide you with useful advice...

Image source: theharlemvalleynews.net When the first Europeans arrived in North America, they discovered a strange-looking bird that was stealthy in the woods, could run like a...

Image source: Pixabay.com The biggest cost of producing eggs on the homestead is purchasing commercial feed rather than maximizing homegrown feeds that nature readily provides. An...

Image source: Versistas.com Most of us have stuff that we don’t particularly need but seem to like to keep around. Perhaps you are a collector of...

Image source: diycozyhome.com What’s so special about recycling old tires? Well, this question is an easy one to answer. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the...

Chances are pretty good you’re already thrifty. Maybe you compost your kitchen scraps and save newspapers and rags. However, there are many items you may take...