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What Happened With Berkey Filters? A Look at Their Case and Water Filter Options To Try Instead
It's no secret that Berkey Filters have been having a hard time over the last few years, but what's really happening? And what should you buy if you want a stainless countertop water filter or need replacements for your existing Berkey? In this post, we'll take a look at Berkey's ongoing issues (including original source documents!) and explore some great, tested, and certified water filter alternatives to consider for your home.
Pros and Cons of Building With Cordwood Masonry
If you want to build a home, shed, outbuilding, workshop, or other type of building using a natural technique, cordwood masonry is an outstanding choice! But while there are MANY upsides to this green building method, there are some downsides, depending on your needs. Read THIS before deciding if cordwood construction is the best technique for you.
The Honest Meaning of Modern Homesteading
There's a lot being said in the homesteading zeitgeist about what homesteading IS or IS NOT. Does it require lots of land? Traditional family? A prairie dress? Let's break it down and talk about it. From raising food and livestock to cultivating old-fashioned skills, let's look at what "modern homesteading" REALLY is.
12 Essentials for Planning Your Perfect Homestead Garden
Creating a homestead garden should be tailored to your individual needs. Grow what your family will use, adapt it to your lifestyle, and watch nourish your family on your terms. Here are 12 important considerations as you plan your dream fruit, veggie, herb, and flower garden!
The Homesteader's Complete Garden Planner
Plan, track, and manage your homestead fruit and vegetable garden with confidence with this downloadable PDF printable garden planner! A personal garden reference you can use year after year on your homestead to improve your crop yields and the quality of your homegrown fruits and vegetables. Create a historical record of your progress and refer back to it year after year to see what works, what doesn't, and make a better plan for your self-sufficient garden.
Garden Projects You Can Do For Cheap or Free
Grow a thriving fruit and vegetable garden this year with little to no money! These 30 ideas and projects will make your garden productive and beautiful on a tight budget. Grow abundant vegetables, fruits, and flowers for cheap or free with these 30+ ideas!
How to Find the Perfect Homestead House Plans
For homesteaders wanting to build a house, you don't have to settle for normal house plans. Here are 4 things to look for in a house plan and where to find quality plans that will let you escape the rat race, preserve the harvest, make your own goods, homeschool, and more!
How to Save Water: 15 Easy Tips for Saving Massive Amounts of Water at Home
Live with a cistern, well, have limited water resources, want to conserve water, or just want to lower your water bill? Here are 15 easy, painless ways we use just 10% of the national average of water in our off-grid home that you can use anywhere!
Solar Power in the Winter: Does it Work?
Can solar panels work in the cold and snow? Is it possible to make enough power to live on during the winter months? We'll break down the seven biggest questions people often ask about solar power in the winter, and show you our own off-grid experience in the process.
Cordwood Masonry in the Winter
Cordwood masonry is a beautiful natural building method, but how well does it work in cold climates? Can you build with cordwood or stackwall in areas with lots of cold and snow? Here are some real-life experiences, FAQs, and best practices to help you figure out if cordwood construction could be a good fit for your cold climate.
