These reusable sandwich bags can help you reduce waste

Want to reduce your household waste? Trade plastic sandwich bags for these reusable sandwich bags and you can! Tossing a…

February 27, 2019 2:59 pm

Kathryn Robles writes about keeping urban homesteads manageable

Self-portrait by Kathryn Robles Self-proclaimed bookworm Kathryn Robles never expected she would find herself farming -- much less in the…

February 26, 2019 4:54 pm

9 tools every homesteader needs in their toolbox

Photo by hotblack on Morguefile Tools make life easier in many different areas of homesteading life, from the kitchen to…

February 26, 2019 4:07 pm

How to choose sustainable fabrics

Lessen your personal impact on the environment by making smart clothing choices. Here's how to choose sustainable fabrics. Photo by…

February 25, 2019 3:22 pm

What llamas and alpacas can do for your homestead

Photo by Gabor Degre Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to…

February 25, 2019 1:52 pm

8 easy ways to repurpose glass bottles

Vintage glass bottles are lovely, and there are some really nice new ones too. The prettiest ones are always tempting…

February 22, 2019 10:00 am

Homesteader Amy Stross stopped teaching to become a student again

Photo by RVP Photography Amy Stross wasn’t happy with in her profession as a high school teacher. So, she did…

February 21, 2019 10:00 am

5 ways to reuse toilet paper rolls around your homestead

We are all about reusing waste in smart ways like eggshells and canning jars. Did you know you can also…

February 20, 2019 10:00 am

How to make DIY weighted eye masks

Weighted masks are fabric sleep masks with rice or pebbles inside them to create weight against the pressure points around…

February 19, 2019 4:30 pm

Beekeeper Petra Ahnert shares the secrets of ‘Beehive Alchemy’

Composite image by Sarah Walker Caron Author of the new book “Beehive Alchemy,” beekeeper Petra Ahnert of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has…

February 19, 2019 10:00 am

Should you get a turkey for your homestead?

Most people do not think of turkeys as backyard fowl, but they can be. Should you add the gobbling bird…

February 18, 2019 2:30 pm

A guide to starting seeds indoors

The last months of winter may not seem like a prime gardening season, but it is a great time to…

February 18, 2019 10:00 am