Category Archives: Homesteading

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

Homestead Reference Library: Qualifying Statement

“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.”—Desiderius Erasmus Before diving into the details of our “homestead reference library,” it seems only fair to set some parameters. We don’t … Continue reading

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Introducing the Homestead Reference Library

Recently, a reader asked me to suggest a list of books I would recommend as homesteading resources. This request took me a bit aback, as I’ve been slowly presenting a series of posts about our home reference library on the … Continue reading

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