Life on a homestead is a blessing, but if the ever-growing list of chores you need to do grows out of control, it becomes a major source of stress. Many homesteaders become overwhelmed as the jobs ...
11 Things I Learned While Living in a Yurt
The wind is howling outside my tiny, New England yurt. It’s bitterly cold beyond my fragile, fabric walls. But indoors, my little family is living toasty warm as the candlelight flickers and the ...
10 Common Plants on The Homestead That Cause Skin Irritation
Most homestead owners agree that one of the pleasures of living on and working the land is simply being outside. But sometimes you end up with serious skin irritation because you touched or brushed up ...
The Best Trees to Grow in Your Homestead
Whether you’ve been living on your property for quite a few years or you just moved there, you might want to consider planting a few trees. Trees not only provide shade and ornamental value but ...
How to Deal with Coyotes Around the Homestead
Do you hear high-pitched yips at night and see shining eyes gazing at you from the underbrush? Chances are you've got some coyotes in the area. That's to be expected: they're prolific predators that ...
Should You Get a Barn Cat? Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re thinking about getting a barn cat for your farm or homestead, there are lots of variables that need to be considered. The idea of a barn cat goes hand in hand with the classic ...
How to Safely Cut Down a Tree
Cutting down a tree takes some finesse. Unless we're talking about a sapling, you can't just go out and lop the thing down. It takes planning and care to cut a tree down or you risk harming yourself ...
Woodpile Basics: Tips on Caring for Firewood
In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...
Everything You Need to Know About Livestock Auctions
If it’s summertime, you know what that means - it’s livestock auction time! Second only, perhaps, to the county fair or rodeo, the livestock auction is one of the most enjoyable events in the ...