Category Archives: Homesteading

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

The Homestead Springs a Leak . . . Again

Saturday evening, Aly walked by the water heater, and pointed out a puddle around it. The homestead has sprung a leak once again. We’ve been here a couple of times before. We currently use our third Aguaheater, a Mexican made … Continue reading

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Jetsam

We’ve been seeing a lot of flotsam in the water out in Lynn Canal in the last month, and a whole lot of jetsam on the beaches. The Katzehin River, about 3 miles across Lynn Canal from our cabin, originates … Continue reading

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