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Living in the Sticks (and the Single Girl)
Carving out a homestead is a fantasy of many a young boy. …
This Land is (Not) Your Land: Homesteading for Renters
For centuries now, owning a home or plot of land has been…
The Plain Paper: Letters From “The Budget” Amish Newspaper
For the third time, my husband Donnie and I were making a…
Mill-town to Mayberry: Re-imaging Culture for Tough Times
Early in 2009, while the country was swept up in talk of…
This Homestead Protected by Mother Nature: Homestead Security
The very nature of living on a homestead is such that it…
Seeking the Old Ways: Sources for Homesteading Knowledge
Once upon a time, everyone could find an elder, even if it…
Staying Organized on the Homestead
If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…
Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise
Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…
Evolution of the Kitchen: From Campfire to Cuisinart (and Back Again?)
As we all know, the evolution of the kitchen — room, concept,…
Homesteader FAQs: 10 Frequently Asked Questions You Will Likely Encounter When You Decide to Homestead
In life, it doesn't seem to matter what undertaking you do, be…
Homesteading in the Backwoods
There is a common misconception we come across when talking to non-homesteaders…
