Category Archives: Homesteading

Water systems, outhouses, heating with wood – alternative lifestyles that move us toward more self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

Summer Kicks Us into High Gear

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

On May 1st, summer snapped on like a thrown switch. All the signs had been accumulating in the preceding days and weeks, but on that day, it suddenly felt like summer. And we’ve been running in high gear ever since. … Continue reading →

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“Shawl Season”

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

We have entered another shoulder season. Or, considering its nature, it might better be called a “shawl season.” The weather grows warmer daily, which means we’re all but done with wood heat for the summer. For a while, we got … Continue reading →

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