Rain catchment, rain harvesting, or rain barrels are a favorite project of many gardeners and homesteaders. The truth is that water is the basis of all life on our homesteads and gardens, so it makes sense that we look to take advantage of the rain that is
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Chickens are, as I like to put it, the gateway animal. You start out with chickens and then all a sudden you have your eye on a few goals, a couple pigs and maybe even a mini Dexter cow. I have had chickens several times through out
Read more →Ever since I was a very young kid, I knew that I wanted to have a little place of my own, to own land were I could enjoy being outside. That never feeling never left through the years. So starting a homestead, finding a place for your
Read more →The term “minimalist kitchen” is a bit of an oxymoron, isn’t it? After all, many of us love cooking and the kitchen is one of the most complex areas of our home. Even with a tiny house, my kitchen is my “command center.” I like cooking. I
Read more →When you’re starting out with chickens you need to have a place to lock them up at night. Building a chicken coop will be one of the first thing you need to do before you order your chicks or pick up some pullets (young hens). I love
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