Many factors determine how much a bale of hay weighs including whether it’s square or round, the type of hay, whether it’s first or third cut, the moisture levels, and so much more. So, to determine the average weight of one of your hay bales,
As far as traditional off-grid structures go, an outhouse needs a simple plan for a simple DIY build – a tall wooden box with a door positioned atop a hole in the ground. …
Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut …
Living off the land – sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?! Spending your days working away on your own piece of paradise, making enough to pay the bills – it is something …
Delicious homemade ice cream without electricity? No problem! Hand crank ice cream provides your family with many memories, from having cranking competitions to enjoying family-made ice cream on Sunday night. …
Raising pigs for profit is a fantastic idea, but before starting up the business, you’ll need to know how much a piglet and adult pigs cost. You’ll also need to …
Whether you’re already on a homestead or dreaming of being a homesteader, homesteading skills are invaluable – and lots of fun! They give you a real sense of accomplishment, you …
It’s not unusual to be confused about permaculture swale spillways. It can take a bit to get your head around this concept, especially if you’re doing an online PDC (Permaculture …
Here’s how to build a root cellar cheaply! And – here’s why you should have a root cellar. Root cellars are used – and have been used – for centuries …
While you can find a wealth of information on building a house yourself, we still believe that the best resource available are good books on building a house! No one …
Wide-open spaces, animals, home-grown food – what do you give a person who seems to have everything? Ahem! Ranchers and farmers appear to live a charmed life. But only from …
Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest and dry them can be …
In 2020, people in the United States spent over $10 billion on herbal dietary supplements. That’s an incredible figure considering you can easily make many herbal remedies yourself, in the …
A wood saw belongs in your tool sheds like other essentials such as a hammer or pliers. But what happens when wood needs cutting, and your only saw has grown legs …
Mice can be every homesteader’s worst nightmare, destroying the rewards of your hard work in no time at all. And while we would never wish any harm on something as …