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I grew up in upstate New York. The beautiful rolling hills, the Great Lakes. The lovely farm country. I would never go back if you paid me millions of dollars. Never. But for the better part of a decade I ...

Without a doubt, the main things people think of when considering buying rural land for an off-grid property are size, location and cost. But there are several other steps and factors you’ll need to consider to ascertain if the area ...

Is there such a thing as urban homesteading? Absolutely, and in the next few moments I will provide you with useful advice if you live in the city or suburbs. To begin with, let’s define urban homesteading, shall we? To ...

Have you thought about building an outdoor kitchen? Outdoor kitchens don’t have to be those expensive set-ups that are built onto a deck and featured in glossy magazines. They can be quite simple and are perfect for a homesteading, off-grid ...

Each year an increasing number of Americans join the self-sufficiency movement. From 2008 to 2013, the number of Americans who grew their own food increased from 36 million to 42 million. Alternative energy, too, is on the rise, and as ...

Homesteading is growing in popularity, as Americans look to get back to the basics. While images of log cabins out in the woods or farms miles away from civilization come to mind, you could technically homestead in a heavily populated ...

The idea of going back to the old days of homesteading has been gaining ground, especially among those of us who have decided not to depend upon the nanny state to take care of us. Converting a home to a ...

Perhaps you’ve been researching the lifestyle of self-sufficiency for a while. You’ve started growing a garden, have a small flock of chickens and have begun living your life in a more frugal manner. So far you’re really enjoying the lifestyle ...

When it comes to the winter season, homesteading and off-grid living become a challenge that only few people are equipped to handle. From preparing throughout the summer and fall months to living from the work of your own hands, winter ...

Modern-day homesteading is a consciously taken, voluntary decision to live in a highly self-sufficient manner. At one time in our history, everyone was a homesteader and lived a life full of hard physical labor just to put food on the ...