What are some resources for people who aspire to someday live off-grid?
I'm really just curious. It's always been in the back of my mind. Solar power makes this more doable for those who don't want to completely give up the amenities of modern-day life. But is that just flying in the face of true off-grid living? Is there a "off-grid code" for what is and is not accepte...
What kind of economic development grants are available in rural Northern california?
Some of the rural parts of the Northern California are saturated with agriculture. Seeking some grants for economic development in the area since it is really essential for sustainbility. ...
What do you need to feed chicken if you want rich, bright orange yolks?
I've recently started raising my own chickens. I've seen some people use eggs with really bright yolks, but the eggs my chickens produce don't look like this. What can I feed them to get that bright color?...
Homesteading: How do you keep coyotes from eating your chickens?
I live in a city and I was talking to one of my rural friends complaining about trying to keep coyotes away from their chickens. But, wouldn't a fence do the trick? I didn't want to sound stupid because obviously it isn't as simple as that, but it is really that complicated? If anyone can tell me mo...
What did you miss most about city life when you moved to the country?
I would love to live in the country one day....
What should you do if your chicken is constantly trying to eat her own eggs?
Sometimes when I get to the coop to pick up the eggs for the day, one of my hens has already ruined the egg she layed! I'm very new to keeping chickens and didn't know that they might try to eat their own eggs. How can I keep this from happening? What causes it? Am I doing anything wrong?...
Are compostable toilets worth the cost?
I've seen a lot of hype for compostable toilet systems over the past couple of months and they seem great, but are they really worth the cost? What does the maitenence of having one of these systems look like? Does your house develop an odor?...
Three things you wish you knew before you moved in to a tiny home
I love watcing tiny home videos online and would love to pack up my family and hit the road! Has anyone done any tiny home living and what are the three key things you wish you knew before you decided to move into a tiny home? What are three crucial must haves for every tiny home?...