Category Archives: Homesteading

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

In Praise of Pack Rats

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

The content you’re looking for is no longer here. We’re finally beginning to shut this blog down, to remove old content. We’ve chosen to start with essays that are available elsewhere. Specifically, this article has been edited into our book, … Continue reading →

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Acting Early to Avoid a Possible Water Shortage

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

While our unusual weather here in Alaska is far less dramatic than what the east coast has experienced lately, it’s far enough from normal that we’re taking bold measures.

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