DIY Projects – Homestead on the Range

Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

The raised bed approach has both advantages and disadvantages, but it is definitely worth consideration for many gardeners.

Introducing Your Path to Abundant Living in Flyover Country

You’ve decided that the country life is for you. You’re ready to get back to your roots, to get closer to nature, and to become more self-reliant. Or maybe you already have your place in the country. You’ve been keeping livestock and a garden for years. But somehow you’ve run into difficulties. Your lifestyle justContinue reading “Introducing Your Path to Abundant Living in Flyover Country”

Two Books on Making Harness

These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.

Stone Arch Bridges

StoneArchBridges.com is a unique blend of history, physics, how-to, and photography. It offers information about bridges that can be difficult to find anywhere else.

The Homesteading Bucket List Part 1: 25 Practical Country Living Projects

While your homesteading bucket list should be unique, you may find that these suggestions spark an interest you didn’t even know you had.

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast

Is there someone in your family who loves country living? Show that you care with a gift tailored to their favorite interest this Christmas!

Top 10 Skill-Building Resources

Looking for a rainy-day project? How about learning music, making art, or building something for the farm? Try one of our readers’ favorites.

Web Soil Survey

The Web Soil Survey site takes a little bit of getting used to, but it provides a wealth of information.

Top 10 Books for Beginning Farmers

Whatever stage you are in as a new farmer, one of the best things you can do is to read extensively. We have picked out 10 must-reads to get you going.