How to make beet kvass, a traditional tonic
Natural cleaners for cleaning the chicken coop
Cleaning the chicken coop is a necessary job, but using harsh chemical cleaners isn't. Learn how to use natural…
How to keep snakes out of your yard — but should you?
Slithering around yards and hiding in dark, damp areas, snakes can startle people. How do you keep snakes out of…
How to get flying squirrels out of your house
The last thing a homeowner needs is a colony of flying squirrels living in their walls or attics, but should that…
How to pick ducks for your homestead
Ducks are a quirky, quacky and handy addition to any homestead for meat, eggs or companionship. Here's how to pick…
Raising crickets for beginners
A good source of lean protein, crickets are easy to raise and can be eaten by poultry and humans. Here's what you…
Choosing the best firewood for a wood-burning stove
With winter at the doorstep, there is nothing quite so cozy as curling up next to a roaring fire in a wood-burning…
Weatherization tips for your house
Winter is coming. Is your home ready? Insulation, heat loss, sealing windows and more … These weatherization tips…
Urban beekeeping for beginners
The relatively small scale of bee colonies makes urban beekeeping an ideal back-to-nature project for city…
How to make DIY root cellar storage
Root cellars among the oldest, most reliable ways to store produce. Here's how to make DIY root cellar storage.
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Getting chickens ready for winter
Nothing, and I mean nothing, goads a homesteader or backyard poultry farmer into action faster than the season’s…
How to build a perfect paddock for grazing
A paddock is a pasture used for grazing. How do you build a perfect paddock? Find out in this excerpt from The…