Homesteading

Turn ANY Motor into a wind generator. In this video, watch as John Park, from Maker Workshop, takes an old treadmill motor and some PVC pipe and in just a …

WARNING: THIS ARTICLE MAY SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! Need some furniture? How about some wood for that next project? Need some river rock or clean dirt? How about a …

Nearly 40 years ago, John Anderson of Whitefish, Montana bought an authentic, early 1900s-era homesteader cabin at an auction for $150. He placed in on his property – 10 wooded …

Did you know that not all bees live in colonies or build hives in which to live and nest? Many bee species are solitary. They live alone and build their …

We love seeing DIY greenhouse projects that save tons of money, especially when it comes to something as awesomely functional as a greenhouse. David LaFerney at The Door Garden shows …

One of the most physically demanding (and time-consuming) aspects of making compost in a bin or pile is that the pile needs to be turned over regularly to allow oxygen …

Rhubarb is cropping up all over the place this time of year. If you are able to get your hands on some of this tart spring vegetable, you are fortunate; …

Most of us are well aware of how expensive it can be to buy or build a house or cabin. This is just one of the reasons that tiny houses …

Dehydration is a method of food preservation that inhibits the growth of microorganisms by removing water from the food, allowing perishable foods to be stored for an extended period of …

If you need some motivation to finally make the move off grid, then this is it my friends. Brian Schulz has built himself an off the grid, sustainable living paradise …