Rainwater Collection Guide – Common Questions Answered
In this article, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about rainwater collection, storage and use.
Rain Barrels – DIY, Cheap, Decorative Options (+ Care Tips)
Rain barrels are a great water conservation option, but there are a few things you need to know to avoid a mess and get the most out of your storage. We’ll share how to make a rain barrel (or get one cheap or decorative), plus installation and maintenance tips for rain water collection.
Why We Won’t be Raising Heritage Meat Chickens Next Year
Almost everyone who raises chickens for meat chooses Cornish cross, because they mature quickly with great feed conversion. A second popular choice is red rangers or freedom rangers. As an experiment, this year we raised an assortment of heritage meat chickens to see how they compare. While the birds were beautiful and fun to watch,…
How to Put Up a Snow Fence (With Photos and Video)
A snow fence acts as a barrier to slow the prevailing wind, causing drifting downwind of the fence – instead of in your driveway or walkway. It reduces your need for snow removal, and means less work for you during every snowstorm. You can also use the fence to collect snow to melt where you…
The Doable Off-Grid Homestead – Homesteading on the Cheap
The Doable Off-Grid Homestead by Stewart and Shannon Stonger gives the reader a taste of off grid life on a tight budget. When they say “off grid”, they mean it. They have no grid electricity, no well or conventional running water. They share their mistakes as well as their successes. If you have a determination…