Green Burial: The Frugal Funeral for an Ecological Eternity
We spend our lives trying to get back to our Earthly roots,…
Razor’s Edge Extreme Knife Sharpening
It only took me about 40 years to learn how to really…
Home Winterization Anyone Can Tackle
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing…
Homestead Gift-giving Guide: The Best Gifts for Homesteaders
I remember at least one of my Christmas gifts from 1970. I…
Homestead Woodlot Management
You might suspect that when you say farewell to the bright lights…
Heating with Wood on the Homestead
I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Go Nuts! Squirrel Away These Savory Snacks
Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural…
Mystical Morels
Different portions of society consider differing seasons as the "busy time". For…
Attract Wildlife to Your Property
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. …
Spring Turkeys
Whether you’re a follower of the “Good Book” or not, the time-honored…
A Better Cabin, Quicker and Cheaper – Part 1
Our Portable Building Cabin Adventure Begins Dick Proenneke is a name familiar…