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NOW CASTING – FAMILIES LIVING OFF-GRID! REFERRALS WELCOMED! This came across the grapevine so thought we would share with you. We have no idea what they expect from you so check it out carefully if it interests you. But hey might be fun? This is whats happening… Attention All Homesteaders!! If you’re living a self-sustaining…
PVC pipes aren’t just for your plumbing needs; These pipes are as versatile as they get. With a hollow middle and a tough but flexible plastic body, PVC is one of the favorite materials when it comes to upcycling. So, if you’ve got some spare pipes or broken pipes that leaked a little, read on…
It might add a bit of fun to the average homesteader, but no doubt at a hearty price it might not be in the first 10 ‘must gets’ for the farm. The closest thing to this would be the Quad bike. All this needs is a lawn mower on the back and you have a…
AMAZING… Immerse In Water, Blow It Up Like a Ballon, Let It Set. DONE! The speed of how fast these go up is incredible. Its tough, durable and keeps the inside warm, or cool, no matter what you need. It takes off- grid shelters to a whole new level. Inspired by plaster casts wrapped…
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…
“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…
Every homestead needs a porch and on that porch a porch swing! What homesteader hasn’t imagined being on the porch watching the sun setting knowing that a good day’s work has been accomplished. Perhaps the children are playing in the yard with the dog, the dinner is on the stove, and as you watch over,…