Have you always wanted to raise chickens, but never known how to build a chicken coop step by step?  The first thing you need to consider when building a backyard chicken coop is the number of chickens you plan to keep. One good rule of thumb is one square foot (or 2 sq ft per… Continue reading How to Build a Chicken Coop Step by Step

And off Grid House Plans are on the internet. Off-grid homes are becoming more popular in rural areas where there is no existing power grid. In this article, you will find the best off-grid house plans so far, which have been designed by some of the most talented architects and designers in the world. A… Continue reading Best Off-Grid Homes

Can homesteading in Alaska still be a viable way of life, or has the homestead act been nullified by new laws? Today homesteading is a phrase generally associated with Western United States history. Homesteading came about as a result of homestead acts passed by various governments to encourage people to settle and populate certain areas.… Continue reading Can You Still Homestead in Alaska

The garden in the fall plan preparation is on the rise with gardeners across North America. This article takes a look at why gardeners are planning for the garden in the fall, what garden plans they’re considering and which of these garden plans are best suited to gardeners’ climate zones. Garden in the Fall Preparation… Continue reading Garden in the Fall Plan Preparation

Many people have gardens in their backyards these days, but did you know that not all of them use raised beds? There are many different kinds of garden types, one being a raised bed. A raised bed is when the soil is elevated above ground level by using walls or some other structure to form… Continue reading Garden Raised Bed Alternatives

Food is a vital part of our lives. It nourishes us, gives us strength and energy, and provides us with many hours of pleasurable activities. Food plants are also the basis for clothing, housing materials, medicines, animal feed … almost everything we use from plants can be traced back to some food source. Also linked… Continue reading 30 Perennial Fruits to Grow Once a Year

Urban agriculture is a response to the growing environmental and economic problems of conventional food production. Growing food in urban areas reduces the greenhouse gas emissions of transporting food while enabling cities to provide more fresh produce for their inhabitants. The Benefits of Urban Farming Urban farming is not only an excellent way to contribute… Continue reading How to Start Urban Farming

The following are some DIY off-grid projects that you can start today. If you’re new to the world of living off the grid, then these projects will help get you started on your journey. DIY Off-Grid Projects for Beginners The Internet is full of free resources that can be used to make one’s dream of… Continue reading Living off the Grid DIY Projects

In the spring and autumn, birds are migrating from their summer to winter homes. In their journey they can sometimes fly into windows of houses or cars, falling victim to the glass. It’s not only sad but dangerous as well for our flying friends. to prevent this from happening again, you have to understand how… Continue reading How to Save Birds From Flying Out the Window

Whether you are looking for an acreage to call your own or want to live the homestead life on a piece of property that’s already developed, it can be challenging to know how much land is necessary for successful homesteading. There are several things to consider when trying to determine what size of the property… Continue reading How to Buy Perfect Land for Homesteading