A sustainable lifestyle has given Christine Liu a new sense of purpose

January 15, 2019

Author and blogger Christine Liu has made a personal and professional commitment to maintaining a more environmentally-friendly household. In book…

6 homesteading podcasts to add to your playlist

January 15, 2019

Nothing makes daily chores go by faster than having an interesting podcast playing in the background. Even better, homesteading podcasts…

How to sew a button back on

January 14, 2019

Don't let a perfectly good garment go to waste when it needs a small repair! Here's how to sew a…

The impact of textiles and the clothing industry on the environment

January 14, 2019

There's a problem growing in landfills and waterways, and it's coming from an unexpected place: your closet. The shift toward…

Kerrie Hubbard of City Girl Farming talks cancer, raised bed gardening and chickens

January 11, 2019

A brush with death forces you to take stock of your life. After cancer, Kerrie Hubbard decided to take control…

Should you add peacocks to your homestead?

January 10, 2019

An India blue peacock at 4Ds Farm in Maine. | Photo by Scott DeMoranville With its dazzling fan of colorful…

How taking things apart led author Mike Warren to a career creating

January 10, 2019

Author Mike Warren takes everyday things — from Barbies to PVC pipes — and transforms them with his creative (and…

Eco-friendly laundry tips

January 10, 2019

Small changes can make a big difference for being more resource-efficient. These eco-friendly laundry tips will help you with laundering…

Danielle McCoy of The Rustic Elk loves a challenge

January 9, 2019

Many homesteaders wait for the perfect conditions -- enough land, enough time and the right location -- to start their…

How to make turkey bone broth

January 8, 2019

It is rare that throughout the year a large poultry carcass will appear in your kitchen for use as the…