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Many homesteads wont be near water so creating a way to get water is essential. Before the industrial era with its pumps and pipes bringing water in, people created wells. Homesteaders dug narrow holes down to the water table and then drew the water up that seeped into its bottom in a bucket attached to a…
UPDATED: More How-To Videos & Inspirational Photos Fencing, whether you need it to keep the rabbits, chickens or deer out of the garden, or you are fencing off areas for other reasons, can get very expensive. However it doesn’t have to be that expensive but it will take a bit of work and time if…
Creative ways to store your firewood this autumn. For those of us who use a fire to heat their home, you know the need to always keep a stack of firewood handy. Check out these amazing ways not only keep your firewood close at hand, but also adding a touch of style to your home….
Imagine… No More House Payments ! No Utility Bills! Ever wondered how you can build a cabin cheaply for all year living where you are warm and comfortable. And it hasn’t cost you an arm and a leg to get it. Perhaps you want something that runs off grid but you still want a TV and a way…
Judging by what this couple did when they renovated their front porch pallet wood is not only useful and cheap but it can look amazing. Finishing off with a walnut stain, this couple have added huge value to one of the most favorite spots in a house – the porch. How many of us have…
Check out this amazing home built from shipping containers… We all have our own preconceived ideas about what shipping containers could be like to live in. And we probably think they are going to be pretty ugly, cold, basic and boring. In fact you might not imagine that you could call one home. For these…
Got 55 Gallon Drums lying around? Dont let them go to waste, but upcycle into amazing uses. These impressive ideas take only time but their uses are limitless. If you are into bees, or pigs, need a way to get more rain and water stored, or just want something for aquaponics, here’s just a few…
Its coming to the end of summer and a little planning and thinking through now of what you would like to be eating in the next season or 2 will make the world of difference to your ready supply of vegetables. Fall gardening produces a huge variety of delicious vegetables which will last well into…
“How Can I Become A Homesteader?” I was asked a question by one of our readers the other day… Here is my response. All of us started most likely with a vision, a dream, a hankering to get back to nature in a way, to be a little (or a lot) self sufficient, to do it ourselves…But…
These Are The Kind of Chicken Coops You Want In Your Backyard… If you’re thinking about getting chickens, you’re going to need a chicken coop. Unless you are lucky enough to have an old shed out back that you can quickly convert into a coop, you are going to have to answer this question. Am I going to buy a prebuilt chicken coop,…