Slithering around yards and hiding in dark, damp areas, snakes can startle people. How do you keep snakes out of…
The last thing a homeowner needs is a colony of flying squirrels living in their walls or attics, but should…
Ducks are a quirky, quacky and handy addition to any homestead for meat, eggs or companionship. Here's how to pick…
A good source of lean protein, crickets are easy to raise and can be eaten by poultry and humans. Here's…
With winter at the doorstep, there is nothing quite so cozy as curling up next to a roaring fire in…
Winter is coming. Is your home ready? Insulation, heat loss, sealing windows and more … These weatherization tips for your…
The relatively small scale of bee colonies makes urban beekeeping an ideal back-to-nature project for city dwellers. Here's how to…
Root cellars among the oldest, most reliable ways to store produce. Here's how to make DIY root cellar storage. John…
Nothing, and I mean nothing, goads a homesteader or backyard poultry farmer into action faster than the season’s first forecast…
A paddock is a pasture used for grazing. How do you build a perfect paddock? Find out in this excerpt…
Donkeys can be stubborn, but they are also intelligent, attentive animals that are good draft animals, guardians for other animals…
A molting chicken is not exactly a thing of beauty, but it is a natural process in the bird's life…