For fifteen years, I unknowingly put myself on the back burner. The hopes and dreams I had about security and independence had simmered down. Somehow, I stopped taking any action to get there. In my home, only a notebook titled “Wants and Needs in a Home,” and a filing cabinet stuffed with log and timberframe ideas that revealed my yearning. Becoming an apartment-dwelling …Continue Reading
Craftsmanship
How to Build a Log Cabin By Hand | Homesteading Ideas
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Make your homestead desires come to fruition and build a log cabin by hand! With the right materials, instructions, and assistance, it should only be a matter of time before you get your beautiful and cozy log home. We provide a thorough guide on how to build a log cabin with the help of nobody but your own productive hands. Let's get started! How to Build a Log Cabin by …Continue Reading
How to Build a Raised Flower Bed
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Want to know how to build a raised flower bed? If you need some flower bed ideas for your garden, this may just be what your looking for. This is a great woodworking project for beginners and experts alike. …Continue Reading
A Basic Carpentry Skills Guide For Homesteaders
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Learn basic carpentry skills with this homesteading guide complete with carpentry tips and woodworking ideas! No individual should even think of homesteading with a hammer in one hand and a saw on the other without any idea what to do next. A minor problem like one picket fence out of place doesn't need calling for a professional. Knowing basic carpentry skills will let you …Continue Reading
How to Make Wine in Your Backyard | Winemaking Basics for Homesteading Beginners
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So you want to make wine at home? Great idea! …Continue Reading
