Inside this coop? Six hens who would really prefer to be on the other side of the door. The outside of the door.
FARM
Poultry and small livestock are a great addition to urban homesteads. Some can even be raised in the city!
Building and Living in a Tiny House
Living in a tiny house has its joys and challenges, just like any living situation. Our family feels great joy being able to live in such a beautiful space that we created with our own hands. From building a tiny house with their own hands to living in a tiny house with a family of four, Teri covers the details.
Four Inspirational Small Homes Created by Their Owners
Downsizing your home? Here are three homes to inspire your switch to small home living. Minuscule, tiny, and small.
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Alternative Homes to Build for Affordable Housing
Affordable housing can be hard to come by. Upcycling materials to create analternative homes is one way to cut costs and save cash.
Homestead and Garden Book Recommendations for Inspiration (and Gifts!)
Expand your bookshelf to include a few books from this homestead and garden book collection. They’ll inspire you to grow more, make more, enjoy more.
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10 Simple Steps Toward Self Reliance You Can Take TODAY
Self reliance: The idea of relying on yourself for many of your needs, rather than depending on corporations. Looking for some on ideas on where to begin your journey toward self-reliance? This collection of simple ideas might be just what you need to set a lifestyle change into motion.
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Raising Tilapia – Easier Than You’d Think
Search the Internet and you’ll find all kinds of sites about raising tilapia: Instructions for building elaborate aquaponics systems, forums full of (sometimes contradictory) advice, specifications for proper pumping systems based on number of fish, feet of lift, and gallons per minute. So many calculations! It seemed like raising tilapia was maybe a bigger project …