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Image source: Pixabay.com Root cellaring is a time-honored tradition for keeping food fresh all winter long. Most people these days think of a root cellar as...

Image source: Pixabay.com A well-trained guard dog can be an excellent addition to any home security plan. The dog is an active, living threat that can...

Image source: Pixabay.com Herbs have a variety of health benefits for chickens -- very similar to their effects on humans. If you are looking for holistic...

Image source: Flickr / Creative Commons We get so much from nature – our food, clothing and shelter. Why wouldn’t there be a solution for cleaning...

Image source: Pixabay.com   Egg cartons are a common item that are too often thrown away when we’re done using them. They have multiple uses, many...

Image source: Pixabay.com There is something about bare land that appeals to almost all homesteaders.  It’s the clean slate -- the dream of being able to...

Image source: Wikimedia Now that my kids are getting older, my family’s milk consumption has become quite variable. Gone are the days when everyone sat down...

Image source: Pixabay.com For most homesteaders, poultry is the “gateway livestock,” the first animals purchased as you try to raise your own food. And chickens are...

Image source: Pixabay.com When it comes to stockpiling hygiene products, toilet paper is often near the top of the list. While there are simpler and cheaper...

Family dynamics have changed over time. This is to be expected, and is often a good thing. But modern ways do not necessarily always represent actual...