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How to Stack Firewood for the Best Results
Stacking firewood is not only a necessary part of heating your home with wood but it can also be a great outlet for artistic expression. Stacking firewood may seem like a pretty simple thing, but how and where you stack it is more important than you might think....
OFF GRID Internet: 6 Ways to get Internet Access when Living Off the Grid
One of the modern conveniences we have all come to rely on is the Internet. It's hard to imagine a day going by without checking email, catching up with friends on Facebook or watching YouTube. We probably use the internet for a hundred different tasks every day....
35 Essential Skills for the Modern Homesteader
I was not raised on a homestead and neither was my husband. We both grew up in very normal families in northern California. Both of our families enjoyed camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Maybe that is why we are so interested in homesteading. As...
The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Generators
You might be wondering why we are talking about fuel powered generators when our goal is to be energy independent. I understand your concern because it took me a while to see how important having a good backup generator is to our off-grid lifestyle. In this article...
The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Appliances
This past summer we purchased 7-acres of off-grid land in northern Idaho that we plan to start building on this coming May. There is a lot to learn since we will be doing all the construction ourselves. Deciding what appliances to buy has been part of our research....
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Curriculum
Choosing to homeschool our kids is one of the biggest decisions we can make when raising them. I always tell people that the success our kids have as homeschoolers is dependent a lot on how disciplined we are as parents. One thing that has helped me to be disciplined...
The Ultimate Guide to Firewood
Cutting your own firewood can feel intimidating if you don't know all the rules and don't have the proper tools to do the job right. In this article I give you the ultimate guide to firewood so that you can feel confident about obtaining a firewood cutting permit,...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Wood Burning Stove
Choosing a wood burning stove can be difficult and it's important to buy one that suits your needs. There are many options available, both new and used, so how can you know which one to get? Use our Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Wood Burning Stove to simplify the...
Teaching Your Kids How To Cut Firewood
I really want my kids to be involved in our homestead life in a hands-on way. This includes cutting and splitting firewood to heat our home with. But sometimes I am unsure how much responsibility they can be given. Maybe you can relate to some of these same feelings...