Category Archives: Homesteading

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

Nothing Happened Today

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Ever since I started this blog at the end of last August, I’ve feared a day like this. Normally, I write my blog posts in the morning. Usually, there’s something on my mind, some aspect of homestead life that might … Continue reading →

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The Family Breathes a Collective Sigh of Relief

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Recently, behind the scenes, behind the light chatter about moose and house hunting and the mysterious treasures of the far shed, a crisis played out, one that tested our courage and called into question the continuation of our homestead. When … Continue reading →

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