Living off grid comes with all sorts of benefits. People speak of reduced reliance on the government, extra peace of mind, self-sustaining lifestyles,…
For most of us, at some point, the homestead has to generate some revenue. It’s all well and good to grow your own…
When you buy a homestead, perhaps the most important factor to evaluate is the suitability of the land for your purposes. The house…
If you follow any homesteading forum, you’ll know that there are a good number of people out there who are planning on establishing…
One of the big questions we get asked often about homesteading is: What is life really like on your homestead? What Life on…
On a homestead, costs matter, especially recurring costs. Things like property tax, insurance, and energy utilization can have significant impact on the cashflow…
These cabinets were a labour of love: hand crafted, good old fashioned mortise and tenon joints, locally sourced & milled lumber, custom hand…
Spring has finally arrived at Walkerland! I’ve got dirt under my nails, scrapes, bruises and aching muscles – I couldn’t be happier! I…
If you are looking for a proven reliable, durable engine/generator for your homestead you might want to consider a slow turning, cold starting…
Last year we had several opportunities to teach young children about where food comes from, about nature, life and our connection with it.…