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I recently went to our homestead kitchen faucet to get a glass of water and nothing came out! What a “sinking” feeling that was! After checking the breaker, testing the well control box and pressure ...

The MOTHER EARTH NEWS 2014 Homesteaders of the Year have taken self-reliance into their own hands, and with a little time invested in learning new skills, you, too, can achieve the DIY life and build ...

Thinking about starting a homestead but worried about the cost? Building a homestead can feel overwhelming, especially for families trying to make it work on a limited budget. But here’s the good news ...

Three young filmmakers are producing organic vegetables, goat milk and award-winning digital animation from an outpost they built for themselves... Making Cutting-Edge Animation On A DIY Homestead ...

At the most recent Kitchen Table Talks in San Francisco close to 100 City dwellers came out in the pouring rain to hear stories from local urban homesteaders, who shared their experiences and insights ...