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Build A Homestead Root Cellar and Smoker
A cubic foot of dirt weighs between 90 and 110 lbs., depending on soil type. My friend Roger is pretty sure his soil tends towards the heavy side. He would know; along with his 12-year-old son Dane, he...
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Sizing A Solar-Electric System for Worry-Free Off-Grid Living
Some people just don’t have the right stuff to live off the power grid. Whether the reason stems from a primal, unwavering revulsion to storage batteries, or a pathological need to have access to...
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Bring Renewables to Your Homestead
Alternative energy All it really takes to appreciate the benefits of electricity is to try living without it for a while. When I first moved into my off-grid homestead here in Colorado, it was only the...
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Protecting Your Homestead Innovations
Bell’s Reaping Machine You can’t be a homesteader if you’re not an inventive soul. It is the one and only requirement to join the ranks of the self-sustained. You must be able to look at a five gallon...
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Right-to-Farm and What it Means for Homesteaders Like You
Currently, every state has a right-to-farm law. Yes, manure can be smelly when not handled properly, but we think it’s better than any alternative chemical choice. Photo by Linda N. The Right-to-Farm...
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Upscale Soup on a Homestead Budget
There are surprisingly few books on my kitchen bookshelf, and only a handful of them are cookbooks. For the most part, I keep my recipes tucked away in boxes that line the bookshelf in my kitchen. Some...
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How To Build Your Own Rainwater Harvesting System
We all have heard the news: California has been declared to be in Exceptional Drought, and a governor has declared a state of emergency. Here’s an idea of how to start help create your own water...
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Building Homesteading Partnerships
I caught up with Bryce as he loaded a pair of speed skis into his beat-up pickup truck. “Hey, I’ve got a quick question.” Bryce slid the skis through the back window and between the bucket seats....
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Is Your Freezer Drought-Ready?
Do you have any of the following in your pantry or kitchen: lettuce, spinach, kale, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, grapes, almonds, strawberries, oranges, walnuts, apricots, dates, figs, kiwi fruit,...
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The History of Countryside Magazine and Small Stock Journal
Editor’s Note: This is a piece from Jd Belanger, who created the modern version of this magazine in 1973. Specifically, this is from his column, “Beyond the Sidewalks,” published in January 1976 (Vol....
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The Greenhorn’s Guide to Homesteading: Planning Your Homestead
I have observed the modern homesteading movement from primarily the perspective of a planning consultant and builder. Much of my work has been assisting owner-builders who do not have the tools,...
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Build A Homestead Root Cellar and Smoker
A cubic foot of dirt weighs between 90 and 110 lbs., depending on soil type. My friend Roger is pretty sure his soil tends towards the heavy side. He would know; along with his 12-year-old son Dane, he...
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9 Tips For Successful Homesteading
Are you dreaming of a homestead? Are you homesteading in an urban setting? Do you own a large piece of land? Are you an old hand at farming? No matter where you are on your journey, these 9 tips will...
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The Greenhorn’s Guide to Homesteading: Planning Your Homestead
I have observed the modern homesteading movement from primarily the perspective of a planning consultant and builder. Much of my work has been assisting owner-builders who do not have the tools,...
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Build A Homestead Root Cellar and Smoker
A cubic foot of dirt weighs between 90 and 110 lbs., depending on soil type. My friend Roger is pretty sure his soil tends towards the heavy side. He would know; along with his 12-year-old son Dane, he...
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How To Use Imperfect Herbs To Make Salts And Oils
When insects attack organic basil or your garlic doesn’t grow to a desired size, don’t worry, you can still make delicious infused oils or salts. This July, flash floods coursed through the area,...
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Capture Your Countryside
Submit Your Homesteading Photos Capture Your Countryside with #IAmCountryside If you’re anything like us, you trade Saturday nights on the town for quiet evenings at home, learning how to can tomatoes...
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New Off-Grid Battery Technology
Artist’s conception of the Tesla Energy Gigafactory 1 in the Nevada desert, still under construction. Photo courtesy Tesla Energy. The new Tesla Energy Powerwall home battery storage system made quite...
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Getting Started with Solar Panels for Home Applications
Solar Energy: How to Start Living Off the Grid By Susan Robishaw and Steve Schmeck We call this “The Homestead System” because this is how we, and so many others, started with solar panels for home...
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Countryside & Small Stock Journal: September/October 2015 Is Available
Subscribe to Countryside today! 7 steps to prepare your garden for fall Countryside & Small Stock Journal is more than a magazine: it’s a network where homesteaders share a variety of experiences...
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