Do you want to grow your own food, but live in an apartment? Would you like to become more self sufficient, but don’t have the space for a large garden? In this post I share ways to practice self-sufficiency while living in small spaces.
Applying Zero Waste Principles to Household Items
Using homemade household cleaners and upcycling materials you already have is a great way to practice “zero waste” in your homestead. Many cleaning products and equipment on the market are not only toxic, but their production and throw-away nature harm the planet and benefit the wallets of multi-national conglomerates. Here are some recipes for natural […]
How Community Fits Into Homesteading
I’m a rugged individualist. I like to take care of myself, and not have to depend on anyone else to meet my needs. I think many other homesteaders will agree when I say that radical individualism is what drew me to homesteading and self-sufficiency in the first place. The idea that I could provide myself […]
Brewing Sustainably: Spent Grain Bread
Brewing our own beer has been one of the most fun homesteading projects we’ve taken on yet! I love supporting our local homebrew store (where we source all our supplies), watching the stages of fermentation, and of course, tasting the fruits of our labor! Even though we only brew one gallon batches, we still end […]
