Category Archives: Homesteading

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

Biofilter Snob

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

I’ve recently added a new word to my vocabulary, and I find myself using it often in conversation and internal monologues. The word: biofilter. I learned it when I started taking more responsibility for compost on our property. Michelle’s in … Continue reading →

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Reaching the Tipping Point

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Several days ago I went up to the summer water tank to check its level. I found the water within a quarter inch of spilling out of the tank. The next day we started to get some rain, and we’ve … Continue reading →

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