After seeing the mixed fare of homesteading communities here, I hesitantly decided to create one of my own dedicated almost exclusively to helpful articles and discussion rather than a mix of useful and irrelevant chatter. Those who already know a great deal are just as welcome as the newcomers. I don't mind friendly talk, but it isn't really meant ( Read more... )

I have been dreaming of homesteading for a long while now, carefully measuring out what will be needed in what measure and at what cost. I have been tediously noting information in my files and organizing it based on it's value. I am now aware of how to make spring boxes/spring houses, how to build with cordwood, how to make a straw bale structure ( Read more... )

Been doing a ton of research and planning lately. Among the many things I have been working on are the designs for a set of passive heating and cooling systems. The heating would be Passive Solar, the cooling would be passive geothermal. I have worked out everything on the heating side to begin running small test versions and once I determine the ( Read more... )

I don't update nearly often enough. Yeh, you guys already know that, but for Me it is something I have to keep reminding Myself of. I suppose I will just compose some of My stray thoughts into a gel form so you can get some hintings of things going on. Income Tax was figured up and it looks like I will be getting enough to pay off my entire Credit ( Read more... )

Last week, HEN forum closed for good. That saddens Me a great deal. I have found very few Homesteading-based forums that hold much value to Me, but I found them a source of constant aid in My continued learning and growth. I also felt like I was able to contribute to the learning of others. So far, I haven't found any other location for the sort of ( Read more... )