Category Archives: Homesteading

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

The Fat Wood Tree Finally Comes Down

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Mark Zeiger

After years of watching, waiting, and—well, whittling, I felled a significant tree on our homestead. We’d dubbed the tree “the fat wood tree” because it broke a long time ago. It fell against nearby trees, hanging up in their branches. … Continue reading →

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Heat Shielding for the Cottage Wood Stove

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Mark Zeiger

After we incorporated homemade heat shielding into our water heater install (see An Alarming Debut) we turned our attention to another problem on the homestead: the wood stove in the cottage. We’ve made fires in the cottage wood stove for … Continue reading →

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