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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...
21 Awesome Homesteading YouTube Channels You Should Watch
YouTube has become my families infotainment source. It is much better than anything on regular TV. Today, I want to share with you 21 awesome homesteading YouTube channels you should watch if you are interested in homesteading. One of the things we love about...
5 Documentaries That will Turn You Into a Prepper
We all prepare for various things every day. We buy life insurance, health insurance, and auto insurance to prepare for the likely event something bad will happen in the future. We buy a weeks worth of groceries to prepare for a week of not going to the grocery store....
The 8 Best Survival Food Companies for Long Term Food Storage Compared
Emergencies can happen at any time and it’s wise to be prepared. Long term food storage is not just for the military and doomsday preppers. Everyone should be prepared to care for yourself and your family in times of natural disasters or national crisis. In light of...
How to Legally Cut Firewood in a National Forest
There are 154 national forests in the United States, which cover around 193 million acres. All but 10 states, contain at least one national forest so it is very likely that you are close enough to at least one of them to cut your own firewood. Cutting your own...
7 Essential Firewood Cutting Tips For Beginners
Cutting your own firewood is VERY rewarding! It’s not only great physical exercise, but it also will save you money. You can even get the whole family involved and turn it into a family outing. There is definitely plenty of work for every member of the family and...
11 Kinds of Wood that Should Not be Burned in a Fireplace + BONUS MATERIAL
I know it’s tempting to burn anything that will produce heat, but as you will read below it’s important to understand that burning some types of wood can put your health at risk. Here is a list of 11 kinds of wood that should not be burned in a fireplace. Some of...