Ah, the humble garden shed. A structure that so many of us have in the back garden that might be used for storing garden tools and equipment, old tins of paint, that old chest of drawers with the missing knobs and that box that you put in there when youContinue Reading
What would you say if I said you could make more money than you spend this holiday season? Would you want to know more? Below I’m going to give you several money-making ideas you can use this and every other holiday season. Pick the one or two that interest youContinue Reading
Your homestead, or your farm, has been doing really well lately. You’ve got a lot of produce to get rid of, and you know you can make a great profit off of it… if only you knew where to sell it, how to price it, and how to market theContinue Reading
When you have a homestead, one of the most pressing agendas can be finding ways to make money. In order to do that successfully, you generally need to establish a number of different sources of income. One of the most popular options is selling produce. With the popularity of farmersContinue Reading
So you are a homesteader now! You have your land, you are growing vegetables and herbs. You have learned some new skills. So, you are well on your way to enjoy your new lifestyle. Now that the foundation is laid it is time to figure out how you will makeContinue Reading
Homesteading is the ultimate lifestyle for those who want to lead a healthier, more sustainable and self-reliant lifestyle. In an age where our lifestyles can generate enormous carbon footprints and contribute to widespread deforestation, animal habitat loss, water wastage, and species extinction many homesteaders see it as the sensible antidoteContinue Reading
An energy-efficient home combines state-of-the-art energy-saving construction and appliances with systems that rely on renewable resources, most notably solar electricity. The ultimate goal of such houses is achieving net-zero energy use and creating a comfortable home with high indoor environmental quality. In many ways, these kinds of homes willContinue Reading
If you’re crazy about all things ecological, then it’s a good idea to open up your own brick and mortar eco-friendly shop. This won’t just benefit you. Though if you enjoy it and it’s profitable, then it surely will. It’ll also be good for the earth. The more environmentally friendlyContinue Reading
With a little bit of luck, your homestead should be enough to fulfill your finances. At the very least, it’ll sustain you so you can get by with less. After all, running a homestead is more than a full-time job. It’s a lifestyle which will require every ounce of yourContinue Reading