For the same cost as one more indoor waterer, we built an outdoor system with 10x the capacity that won’t require much extra work from us to keep up. I’d call that a success.
Building a Rabbit Lawnmower
Enter the rabbit lawn mower: a highly maneuverable device that allows our meat rabbits to graze our lawn. It puts them right at their food source without any risk of them escaping. No longer will be gather clover for the bunnies; now they can get it themselves! The best part is that Ian made it […]
How I was (Almost) Cast on A Homesteading TV Show
My brief venture into the world of reality tv production began with a simple casting email and entailed hours of creating home videos, several 6am Skype interview sessions, and ultimately ended with rejection from the Discovery Channel. In case you read too fast, The Discovery channel (not to mention countless British casting agents) have seen […]
Moving to the Mountains of West Virginia
Newlyweds of two weeks, we crossed state borders, and moved into a living organism of a derelict mansion on top of a mountain with far more rooms than we could ever heat in the winter. This house depends on massive barrels of rainwater, and a passable wifi connection means traveling a mile down the road […]
Three Easy Ways to Live and Work in Gorgeous Places
An incredible lifestyle change is just one career change away! For those that want to find ways to take a break from their crazy lives, live more simply, meet amazing people and do some traveling, here are three different ways to change your life by working a fulfilling job in a naturally beautiful location.
Make Stellar Compost in Your Kitchen with Worms
Have an abundance of kitchen scraps? Here’s how you can turn them into the best, most nutrient compost available using the power of a worm bin.
