Harvesting and processing the wood that grows on your property is the dream of many homesteaders. The dream can be expensive (around $5k) because you need a sawmill in order to rip the wood and remove the bark.
Instead of...
Building your raised bed garden can seem like a challenge. Researching the right parts to buy, taking measurements, visiting the home improvement store, and putting in the labor of construction - this can all be eliminated with TogetherFarm Blocks.
These...
Governments and regulators have struggled to fit so-called "tiny homes" into their regulatory schemse. Housing costs and foreclosure rates have skyrocketed in recent years, leaving many families looking for an affordable housing solution.
These small homes built on flat bed...
An Australian man and his father spent years quietly developing a bee hive that would allow honey to be extracted without disturbing the bees. The design is simple, the hive is kept inside of a wooden box called a...
Heavy metals bring many toxins into our lives. To eliminate them you must be aware of these 4 sources. With the number of people going off grid growing exponentially, the human race, just might have a chance of survival....
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International Airport sought out to become energy independent after adding their first solar panels in...
There is a deep and meaningful beauty found in nature. Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has been taking this beauty and adding his own artistic touch to it to bring to life pictures that have been labeled transient and ephemeral....
Go Sun Solar Stove
With the goal of creating a fuel-free off the grid cooking experience, inventor Patrick Sherwin launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013 to provide funding for the GoSun Stove. The solar stove is able to cook a...
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad place and dealing with severe depression. So bad in fact, she almost checked herself...
Want a new pool in time for spring and summer but don't have the money to make it happen? Just do it yourself!!!
Below you will find basic instructions for a simple, inexpensive, and creative way to make your own...
According to a recent announcement by France's Ecology Minister, Ségolène Royal, the European country will soon start paving a significant portion of their roadways with solar panels. The project, called Wattway, will reportedly provide power to over 5 million...
A ground-breaking new study has found that plants can feel when they are being eaten, responding at times with defense mechanisms. The study, titled, "Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insect herbivore chewing", was conducted by the Division...