Energy

One of the biggest ways we can become more self-sufficient is by being mindful about our energy consumption. Here are some ideas on how you can cut back your energy use, or possible alternatives that create a more sustainable loop system.

Firewood Rack Ideas

Whether you heat with a wood burning stove, use a fireplace for ambiance, or like to have an outdoor fire ...

Did you know that it's possible to live without a vacuum cleaner? Here are some tips and advice on how to keep your home clean without one.

How To Live Without a Vacuum

Did you know that it's possible to live without a vacuum cleaner? And your house could even be MORE clean? ...

If you've ever thought about line drying your clothes, give it a try! You might be surprised at how easy it is.

Line Drying Clothes is Really Easy

If you've been around for a while you know I'm a huge fan of line drying clothes. There are times ...

Having a firewood chopping block can be handy when you heat your home with a wood stove. Here's what you need to know about them.

Do You Need A Firewood Chopping Block?

If you heat your home with a wood stove, you will need a ready supply of firewood. While you can ...

Seasoned firewood has less than 20% moisture content. It will burn hotter, cleaner, and be easier to use in your wood stove.

What Is Seasoned Firewood?

When you heat your home with a wood burning stove, there are a few things you need to know. One ...

One of the best ways to save money when you have a baby is cloth diapering. Here's how to use the same set from newborn to potty training.

The Secret to Cloth Diapering from Newborn To Potty Training

One of the best ways to save money when you have a baby is to use cloth diapers. Cloth diapering ...

When you want to cut down on your water bill the easier you can make it, the better! Here are some water saving taps that are super easy to install.

Water Saving Taps That Are Easy To Install

When you want to cut down on your water bill and conserve water, the more streamlined and easy you can ...

Saving water is important for all of us. Here are some interesting water conservation facts to keep you motivated to save water!

19 Cool Water Conservation Facts

Saving water isn't the most exciting thing for everyone, but it can still be really cool. Here are some interesting ...

One important way to save water is to teach members of your household basic changes they can make. Here are some simple ways to save water for kids.

How To Save Water For Kids

It's a good idea to save water, especially if your goal is to live off a well or rainwater. One ...

Water can seem like an unending resource, but water conservation is important! Here is how to conserve water and preserve this valuable resource.

Water Conservation At Home

Clean water is crucial to our survival. Without clean drinking water we would not live more than a few days ...

There are lots of great reasons to install solar panels, and by making an informed decision you can decide is solar is right for you.

What You Need To Know About Solar Panels For Your Home

Most of us homesteading types dream of being energy independent and installing solar power. My husband and I purchased 28 ...

Life off the grid is incredibly rewarding but can be a difficult transition for newcomers. Here's how to overcome many of the biggest challenges.

Life Off The Grid: Seven of The Hardest Challenges and How To Overcome Them

If you have ever read about living off the land and escaping the craziness of modern life, you may have ...

Just a few changes can make a big impact on how to save water and money. Make a few big changes to save more water and money with less effort!

How To Save Water And Money At The Same Time

Costs are increasing every day. Prices keep going up and up, and our budgets can't always keep going up with ...

Here are things you can do RIGHT NOW to get yourself ready so that you have the skills you need to move off the grid and homestead.

How To Get Ready To Be Off The Grid Without Feeling Helpless

A few years ago I had grand visions of selling our house in the city, building a tiny house for ...

In a drought? High water bills? Well running low? Here are some ways to save water and money on your bill.

20 Ways to Save Water And Cut Down Your Bill

Saving water is a great way to cut down on your water bill. (Use that extra money to buy some ...

Here are some ways to keep warm (and happy too!) if you find yourself in the middle of winter without any heat in your house.

How To Keep Warm And Happy In Winter With No Heat

Wood stoves and central heat are awesome! Right up until they fail when there's several feet of snow on the ...

Need to save some money? Getting solar panels? Reducing your carbon footprint? Here are 17 ways to save electricity that you can do today.

17 Ways to Save Electricity (And Money Too!)

Perhaps you are worried about your carbon footprint, or maybe you are switching over to solar panels and need to ...

A DIY composting toilet is easy to construct and maintain. All you need are a few basic supplies, and basic building skills.

How To Make Your Own DIY Composting Toilet

If you are longing to get off grid, a DIY composting toilet is simple to construct and use.I built an ...

Line drying clothes year round is possible with a few tips and tricks. You can line dry clothes indoors even when it's cold and wet outside.

How to Line Dry Clothes Indoors When Your Dryer Is Being Stupid

Maybe you woke up this morning and your dryer decided to be stupid. Perhaps you usually hang your clothes outside ...

21 Reasons Why I Love My Broom

I've always loved my broom much more than my vacuum cleaner. For a while, I even got rid of our ...

Make sure your wood stove is in great shape for winter. Here are some things to check before your first fire of the season.

4 Easy Things To Check On Your Wood Stove

Wood burning stoves are a great way to stay warm in the winter without being reliant on outside utility providers ...

Can You Be Car Free With Kids?

If you are trying to decrease your reliance on outside energy you may be considering going car free. Quite frankly ...

Olive oil lamps are a fun way to decrease your electrical bill, add mood lighting, and prepare for lights out emergencies.

Make Your Own Olive Oil Lamps

A fun way to decrease your electricity is to use olive oil lamps. Even if aren't trying to save money ...

Build a free rocket stove with materials headed for the garbage. Use it for a cheap and easy way to roast marshmallows, or keep on on hand for emergencies!

How To Make An Easy Rocket Stove For Free

I wanted an outdoor fire pit this summer, but we don't have a place on our small property to safely ...

Can you save money on your garbage bill? Here are some ways we cut down expenses with our garbage pickup.

8 Ways To Save Money On Your Garbage Bill

Some of the best ways to save money are by making slight changes in your daily habits. Little things can ...

One of the best things about heating with a wood stove is getting free wood. Spring and summer are the best time to find free firewood for winter.

10 Places To Look For Free Firewood

One of the best things about heating with a wood stove is getting free wood. Nobody ever walks up to ...

Best Tips On How To Line Dry Clothes Outside

Line drying your clothes can save you a nice little bit of money on your electric bill. It also reduces ...

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