How-To

Raising ducks and geese can be rewarding -- in many ways. They’re social animals that play out a backyard soap opera on a daily basis. Many...

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to make a variety of wood projects on your homestead, look no further than shipping pallets. Many large...

Canning is an annual task for all homesteaders, ensuring a long-lasting stockpile of meals to eat. And while most people may think of staples such as...

Feeding your chickens can be a mundane chore, but it shouldn’t break the bank. Raising your own chickens is meant to save money and to produce...

People tend to throw away loads of food scraps in the kitchen, failing to recognize that much of the “garbage” can be easily repurposed. Keep reading...

My wife and I own two homes and live two lifestyles. One homesteading and one suburban. Here’s how we borrowed the best from homesteading to save...

Grapes are hardy plants. They grow in many different parts of the world, even in the hot, humid Asian tropics where I live. I remember seeing...

The standard advice for feeding laying hens is simple: Just buy corn and layer mash. And if you’re primarily concerned with saving time and trouble, this...

In olden days, people didn't know how to build rain barrels for rainwater. However, rainwater has been one of the best sources of water for millennia....

As more people try to live a self sufficient lifestyle, they’re turning to producing their food at home as their ancestors did before them.  Just about...