Shannon Adrian

In a world of cookie-cutter homes, people are looking for living spaces that are unique, affordable, and reliable. With housing prices climbing, is there an alternative to a 30-year mortgage? …

You know what one of the best things about winter is? When it finally comes to an end. Ok, not really. The best part of winter is free seed catalogs! …

If you’ve spent much time researching alternative and off grid housing, you’ve likely come across cob homes. These whimsical structures might look like something out of a fantasy novel, but …

Shipping container homes are remarkably popular in the off grid community, and it’s no mystery why. When it comes to alternative dwellings, recycled shipping containers are a logical starting point …

Home canning is a great way to preserve food for later use, and anyone can do it with some preparation and practice. One of the most common questions about canning …

If you or your family members are hunters, you know what hunting season means: lots of meat! Stocking the freezer with wild game in the fall to use all year …

Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow and is great for beginning gardeners. Planting garlic in the fall after the rest of the garden is done for the …

There are not many things better than a steaming pot of venison chili on a cold winter night. Chili is definitely one of my family’s favorite dinners – even for …

Have you ever seen a cabin with a transparent roof? Neither had we until we came across this clever little cabin built by The Outsider on YouTube. This innovative tiny …

Ever wonder why raised bed gardening is so popular? It’s more than just for looks. Once you try this growing method – if you haven’t already – you’ll probably never …