Category Archives: Homesteading

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

Farewell, My Hermitage

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Today, as soon as the tide falls far enough for me to hike the bay, I’ll head to the ferry terminal to pick up Michelle. At that point, my hermit life of the past two weeks ends.

Posted in Homesteading | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Quest for Firewood

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

A few days last week were clear, crisp and dry. Like a large, crazed, and possibly hyperthyroid Easter Bunny, I began stashing piles of firewood rounds at various places around the property. The push for next winter’s firewood has begun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Homesteading | Tagged | 2 Comments