When I was designing my homestead in the small backyard of my tiny home, a 0.1-acre homestead layout helped me make the most of my space while allowing me to grow my own food and even raise some animals. Homesteading in a confined space can be tricky, but with the right layout, you can utilize your tenth of an acre to its fullest potential by planning ahead, starting small, and taking baby steps, just like I did on my own land.
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Learning how to build an off-grid bathroom that fits your lifestyle can make your off-grid experience so much easier and more enjoyable. If you take the time to do it right, your outdoor bathroom and shower can be functional, sanitary, and even peaceful, helping you complete your off-grid life with pride and satisfaction.
Read more →When I started using my flock for pest control, I was amazed at how effective my 15 chickens were at keeping the ticks at bay, and I began to wonder, how many ticks does a chicken eat per day, anyway? The answer I discovered will probably surprise you.
Read more →Living as a homesteader in a landscape where hills and mountains abound, it didn’t take me long to figure out how to build a chicken coop on a slope. Sloping or even steep landscapes don’t have to stand in the way of safe housing, hatching, or raising happy chickens. Actually, it allows you to consider creative designs and take advantage of your rolling landscape.
Read more →When I decided to go off-grid, solar panels weren’t quite as popular as they are today, but with increasing interest, it’s easier than ever to introduce solar energy into our lives. Solar energy is my preferred source of renewable energy.
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