A Guide to Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency
We had received our Vegepod and gotten it assembled, so now the fun could begin. It was time to decide where our Vegepod would spend its inaugural fall season, prepare the site, and get things growing. Here’s what we learned about how to plant in a Vegepod to ensure a … Read More
Guest Post by Carrie Spencer There’s a lot of advice on the web about how to grow a garden—so much, in fact, that it can be hard to know which tips and tricks will work best for your goals and your region of the country. What if you just want … Read More
We were excited when our new Vegepod growing system arrived quickly after placing our order. All the components — growing trays, cover, and stand — were packaged together securely and compactly. The next step was to assemble our Vegepod. Why We Bought A Vegepod It may seem strange that we … Read More
Earlier this year we stumbled upon what looked like the ideal solution to our gardening troubles: a Vegepod. The Vegepod is a container gardening system that includes a domed mesh cover along with a built-in irrigation system. It comes in three sizes with a variety of accessories to fit every … Read More
We had been using a 40 gallon tanked water heater for the past three years for all of our hot water needs. When we decided we’d like to try a tankless water heater, we searched for one that would not just save space but be energy efficient and easy to … Read More
I’ve recently encountered people discussing the merits of hemp house construction over conventional techniques. The question for many homesteaders is typically this: how can I build a home that’s safe, affordable, and has an insulation factor that can handle the summer heat and winter cold? Most homesteaders want something they … Read More
We have a 12,000 BTU Mini Split Unit installed in our cabin, but we have experienced some spotty electric outages that make it clear we need a back-up heat source. A propane wall heater makes a good choice for anyone who needs to keep warm if the power goes off. In … Read More
You might be wondering WHAT THE HECK IS A PSO? It stands for Pure Salvage Outpost, a place that collects and stores salvaged or reclaimed material to help others build on their own land. A PSO can be a formal business or an informal “drop off” area on private property where … Read More
Guest Post by Andrew Dang. People are constantly looking for new and improved ways to save energy everywhere they go. They frequently try to save energy at work. They try to save energy in their own homes as well. If you want to be an energy conservation champion in your … Read More
Many homesteaders enjoy re-purposing vintage materials and using antiques around their property. Unfortunately there is a danger that many older items can be contaminated with lead, which was once a commonly used material. Thankfully there’s an easy, inexpensive way for anyone to test for lead that works great. We know, … Read More