Category Archives: Homesteading

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

A New Foldable Sawbuck

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Yesterday I tore myself away from configuring the new computer to get some fresh air and build a new sawbuck. Soon after we moved to the “homestead,” I built a sawbuck, a glorified saw horse that holds a log for … Continue reading →

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Work Around for a Failed Water Shut-Off

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

We’re very concerned with water conservation on the homestead for a variety of practical reasons. Because we burn scrap wood to heat water, we must conserve hot water in the shower. To do this, we installed a low flow, handheld … Continue reading →

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