Our DIY Greenhouse Readiness Audit removes the guesswork. In just 3 minutes, this assessment evaluates your winter solar ...

Become a food preservation master and test your knowledge. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader with a cellar full of mason jars or a backyard gardener eager to stop throwing away extra produce, ...

A well-built storm shelter — made with affordable, readily available lumber and materials — will be safe, solid, and secure. Stay safe when tornadoes or high winds hit your area with a DIY storm ...

What is a teacup pig full-grown size? Learn Juliana pig weight, behavior, and the pros and cons of owning a pet pig. We raise pet Juliana Pigs on our farm, commonly referred to as ‘mini pigs’ or ‘tea ...

Read from Mother Earth News on raising sheep and goats. Get ideas and advice on gardening, homesteading, sustainability, farming, and more from us.

Warning: Once you begin cooking over an open fire, you may get hooked on this peaceful form of meditation! Eventually, the consummate hearth-cooking chef will want the full setup for this ancient form ...

Autumn brings cold weather, fallen leaves, and yard work. While raking up leaves consider using them for next year’s vegetables. Is leaf compost good for vegetable gardens? It’s some of the most ...

Choosing the healthiest flour for your family your family will ensure that the food you prepare provides the most nutritional benefit. Different flour options can have various risks and benefits, both ...

This close-up through the polycarbonate shows the absorber screen, the foam sealer molding, screws with EPDM washers, battens and a bottom vent. After walking into my workshop one December morning and ...

Two items that we seem to buy every week from the grocery store are cream cheese and sour cream. Why I haven’t already started making these myself sooner is beyond me. Most likely because I didn’t ...

While you probably won’t produce enough electricity to power your entire house, pedal-powered generators can play a small but useful role in some homes. My neighbor Linda Archibald has an off-the-grid ...

Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes. In 2013, I was living in a large city, but I felt it was time to ...