Category Archives: Homesteading

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

Forbidden Substance: The Styrofoam Packing Peanut

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

Shortly after we moved to our “homestead,” we realized that certain materials should not be allowed on the property. We’ve never explicitly banned any particular item on the property other than one: styrofoam packing material, often referred to as “peanuts”. … Continue reading →

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Homesteading for Beginners

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

Last December I contributed to an online article, Fulfilling a Dream: Living off the Land on the Ruple Properties blog (see Homestead Opinions Featured in New Online Article). All participants answered four questions, and portions of our responses made up … Continue reading →

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