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Tour of Converted Van in New Hampshire
Life Opted Out Podcast gives us a tour of their newly converted tiny home – a van conversion!Check out their electric and solar set up,
Why You Should Use a Composting Toilet!
Have you ever thought about getting a composting toilet, but heard rumors that left you feeling queasy? Let me clear a few things up! Composting
Plant Your Entire Garden in Minutes With The Paper Pot Transplanter!
Introducing the Paper Pot Transplanter Tending a garden takes time, especially if you’re trying to turn a profit. Urban farmer Curtis Stone has market gardening
Wanna be a Homesteader? Hit the Gym First
If you’re an urban dweller who’s dreaming of the homestead life, start taking action on your dreams now…by hitting the gym. This may come as
How to Celebrate Day of the Dead Like the Mexicans
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but have yet to celebrate my favorite holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the
Communal Living And Radical Sharing – Is This Lifestyle For You?
“I was looking for a place where I would have a sense of family and belonging, and where I could be more ecologically sustainable,”
DIY Chainsaw Sawmill – Harvest and Process Your Own Wood
Harvesting and processing the wood that grows on your property is the dream of many homesteaders. The dream can be expensive (around $5k) because you
Rice Recipes: How to Enjoy Eating Rice When You’re Broke
Rice and beans. These two staples are the go-to foods for when you’re trying to survive, either financially–or literally. Dried rice and dried beans are both
Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw
Wifi Experiment is Turning the Heads of Radiation Experts
If you thought sleeping with your router on or your phone next to your head was harmless, you may want to think again as more
Systemic Destruction Through War – How to Help Mother Nature Heal This Earth Day
Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and you might be wondering what the deal really is, anyway. It was only created in 1970,
How to Build a Pallet Garden in Three Simple Steps
Pallet gardens are a simple, fun, and efficient way to start or expand your garden. Children love participating in this DIY project as well. The