Homesteading Today

Building an animal shed – Rural America is attracting young professionals who are moving from urban areas to small towns to improve their quality of life. Less pollution and stress plus healthier way of life are driving urban folks to relocate to the rural areas. On top of the chance to reconnect with nature, it also offers opportunities to raise animals that provide a source of income, food and companionship.    If you’re planning to … Read more

How much money you can make selling old stuff depends on what you sell and where you live. Oftentimes, as we work to purge through our belongings, we find some things are better and easier to sell locally. You will be limited to your local area. This can include larger items. While people may drive a distance to purchase tractors, trailers, trucks and sheds, they won’t be as likely to drive to buy crystal, toys, … Read more

Taking Care of a Wooden Floor – Wood floors look amazing. They really add a certain character to the room they are in. No matter what color they happen to be and what wood they are made of, they can add prestige to the room like few other flooring materials. If you have a wooden floor you are particularly proud of, you are going to need to know how to take care of it. Tips … Read more

Which Fencing Is Best For Your Land – Whether you have a house, a homestead or a farm, no property is complete without a reliable fence around it. It marks out your boundary, provides privacy for those living and working within its confines, and the right fence can also be an attractive addition to your landscapes. For those reasons, you could even find that adding fencing increases the value of your holding, but just what … Read more

Realistic Off Grid Power Sources – With the rising prices in electricity, and the growing concerns of the environmental impact of power plants to the planet, more and more people are saying that they want to go “off the grid” and produce their own power. This kind of option is a dream for most people but sadly often times, that’s what it is- a dream. They want to do it, but they don’t know where … Read more

Wood or Vinyl Fencing – Which is the Best Choice – When it comes time to replace your fencing, the question arises whether to install some wooden fencing or to opt for modern vinyl fencing? Thinking about a vinyl vs wood fence, it’s fair to say that wooden fencing used to be the automatic choice when steel or brass materials proved overly costly. However, with improvements to materials and production methods, vinyl fencing now has … Read more

Off-Grid Living – Almost everyone has seen the reality shows that showcase how to live off the land and surviving outdoors. The majority of us look at those and think there’s no way we’d be able to do that. Living off the land is definitely no easy task, and would certainly be a huge life adjustment to have to adapt to. So if you’re thinking about this lifestyle, really take the time to do your … Read more

Essential DIY Skills for Homesteading has always been a very hard knock life. It was hard for our ancestors who first settled on the frontier in the days of the American Colonies, and it’s just as hard for those who choose to live in some the most remote locations that the United States has. Sure – we enjoy far more advanced technology than our forefathers and mothers had, but for the homesteader, there are certain … Read more

Home Maintenance Tips – Just like your car, your home requires proper maintenance, or you’ll end up paying a big price with it coming back to bite you in the end. A house is the biggest purchase most people ever make, and regular maintenance helps to ensure that you protect that asset, avoiding expensive repairs later. One of the primary reasons a home doesn’t sell when it’s put on the market is that it’s been … Read more

An outdoor wood furnace is an investment that many people are turning to these days in order to save money on heating their home. It can save you thousands of dollars each year, not only on fuel, but even with your home insurance. This is what started me on my quest to find the perfect unit for my home. But a word to the wise, it’s important to do your research because not every wood … Read more