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Image source: garrybim.blogspot.com Before we discuss the how of raising backyard chickens in the city, suburbs or even the homestead, we need to take a look...

Peace lily. Image source: thebelovedwithin We all know trees clean the air we breathe. Trees work hard to keep the outside air clean -- but what...

While there are many different types of off-grid living, a lot of off-grid homes may lack certain modern amenities, such as television or Internet. That might...

Image source: fannetasticfood.com Those of us who have run a farm or homestead also know how important it is to conserve resources. If you manage your...

Image source: buildingontheword.org I’m sure many of us remember hearing at one time or another that a goat will eat just about anything. A fellow I...

Image source: Zillow.com The American dream of owning your own home is fading away for many these days. Hardworking families, even with frugality and sacrifice, can’t...

Image source: isciencetimes.com Here’s a word of warning to those of you new to the chicken game: Sometimes they will eat their own unborn babies. Some...

Image source: a-z-animals.com Predators and pests go hand-in-hand with living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Even if you live in an urban setting, there are still critters...

Image source: Dispatch.com Starting to prepare for a long-term crisis can seem daunting. It can be even moreso when you only have a couple hundred dollars...

Image source: dreamersfarm.com Living out in the middle of nowhere is appealing … but not always possible. Living in the suburbs, though, doesn’t mean you can’t...