Category Archives: Homesteading

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

Sweeping the Beach

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

“If seven maids with seven mops Swept it for half a year. Do you suppose,” the Walrus said, “That they could get it clear?” “I doubt it,” said the Carpenter, And shed a bitter tear. —Lewis Carroll, The Walrus and … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Firewood Effort

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Other than a bit of shifting and filling, the firewood shed is full for the coming winter. I’m feeling really great about this, particularly since we have so much extra wood harvested, in the round if not cut and stacked … Continue reading →

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