Category: Homestead 101
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Can Chainsaws Be Stored Vertically?
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 of abuse. While they can withstand heavy work, they do require care, maintenance, and proper storage. When it comes to storing a chainsaw, can they be stored vertically to save […]
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Can a Circular Saw Cut Tile?
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 another story. Tiling is a backbreaking job with many complications when done incorrectly or without the right tools. That’s why most DIYers like to use power tools instead of traditional […]
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Are Old Hand Saws Worth Anything?
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 it – if only to give that person a solid answer. As I did my research, I was shocked to discover a whole market exists for old hand saws. Usable […]
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How to Make Money with a Few Acres of Land: Complete Guide
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 homesteading ways. So, how can you make money as a homesteader – no matter how much land you’ve got? The best ways to make money as a homesteader will vary, […]
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How to Start a Homestead from Scratch: a Step-by-Step Guide
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 got a step-by-step guide to starting a homestead. The key to starting a homestead from scratch is to start with what you know and to learn as you go. Starting […]
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How Much Land Do You Need for a Small Homestead?
As we’ve been building our suburban homestead, I’ve often wondered if our half-acre is enough land to qualify as a homestead – or if we could have built a homestead on even less land. Small homesteads can be made on whatever land is available. A small homestead, on 0.1 to 0.25 acres, can be planned […]
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Do Homesteaders Have Jobs?
While I don’t think what I do is all that impressive, a friend who recently found out my list of titles was impressed. She wondered how I manage to be a stay-at-home mom, a backyard homesteader, a nurse, and a writer all at once. That made me wonder – do homesteaders have jobs? Homesteaders have […]
