Lifestyle

Your kitchen may be clean, but is it green? If you are looking to green your lifestyle habits, your kitchen is a great place to start, between all the food waste, packaging and energy used to run cooking and cleaning appliances. …
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We live in a disposable culture. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American throws out 4.4 pounds of garbage per day. If you are looking to reduce your contribution to landfills, there are reusable…
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For homesteaders far from urban centers, one of the best parts of having property in the countryside is the ability to see stars at night. If you have trouble seeing the stars, though, light pollution may be to blame. Here's how to reduce…
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Small changes can make a big difference for being more resource-efficient. These eco-friendly laundry tips will help you with laundering clothes with less carbon impact. This is an excerpt from Sustainable Home by Christine Liu. …
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It is rare that throughout the year a large poultry carcass will appear in your kitchen for use as the base for a big batch of homemade stock. But when it does and the bird is picked nearly clean, consider saving the cooked turkey bones…
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Considering going off the grid? Here's what you should know before you do. Solar panels are seen on the outside of a simple home in Searsport, Maine. | Photo by Ashley L. Conti  From some homesteaders, living off the grid --…
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With just two ingredients, creamy, delicate butter is a treat on biscuits, breads and more. Here's how to make homemade butter. Photo by Sarah Walker Caron Butter is a staple on any kitchen table throughout the year, but the…
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Is the snow gathering on your roof? Be careful of snow load — unchecked, it can lead to roof collapses, leaks and more. Here's what you need to know. When snow piles up on a roof, it can exceed the structure's snow load and cause…
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? The important nutrient is key to healthy bones and can boost the immune system too. Here's where to find natural sources of vitamin D — and how much you need. White mushrooms are a natural source of…
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Ring in 2019 with the environment in mind. Here's how to have a more sustainable New Year's Eve. Photo from Pexels New Year’s Eve is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the year that has passed and make goals for the year to…
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The New Year is a great time to reflect on your accomplishments from the previous year and think about your goals for the next. Here are some 2019 goals from our staff and some of our favorite homesteading bloggers to inspire you to make…
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When the common cold strikes, you may want to turn first to your kitchen cabinet for natural cold remedies. Here's what to do. Black elderberry | Elizabeth Yori The cold, dryness and increased time spent indoors in close proximity to…
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