Homestead 101

Beekeeper suits are almost always exclusively white. At first, I wasn’t sure why such a fashion statement was being made. So I had to ask …

Before we brought in any animals to our backyard homestead, predators were one of our main concerns. We talked about coyotes, neighborhood dogs, racoons, and …

When I’m building something “quick,” it never fails – I need to cut some plywood after I’ve put the power tools away. The first few …

Growing up in Arizona, I learned quickly that everything gets to be “too hot!” quite quickly. And now that my own kids are learning the …

An axe is an essential piece of homesteading equipment that many people know how to use, but not many people know how to maintain. As …

Sharp-edged cutting tools each have their own purpose, and the sharp edge will have a geometry to it that is suitable for the purpose of …

Chainsaws are an essential tool on many homesteads, and they are generally considered to be rough and ready machines that can take a fair amount …

Installing your own tiles can be one of the most satisfying DIY experiences. Cutting the tiles to shape without cracking, chipping, or breaking them is …

Someone recently asked me if old hand saws were worth anything. And while it wasn’t a question I’d have asked, I decided to look into …

Having our own compost bin has been a great way to put food and other waste to better use – by turning it into rich, …

While not every homesteader has the same financial goals, it’s still important to think about how you can earn some money that will support your …

Having a homestead doesn’t have to be a dream on the backburner. It’s something that can be started and worked towards today – if you’ve …