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Self-sufficient in a Zombie Apocalypse

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James' log cabin build

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Self-sustained homestead on 12.5 acres?

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How to use fall leaves on your homestead

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What do you love about homesteading?

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What to do? Different goals than the spouse

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Homesteading Time Saving Hacks?

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Methods for preparing land for future planting at the garden/homestead scale

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Looking back at homesteading in 2018 and making plans for 2019

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Getting "man jobs" done as a single woman homesteader

23 replies 1 13

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I think I'm about to do something crazy....

29 replies 1 12 11

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Starting a homestead with a strong foundation

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Whats your story of Transition to a different lifestyle?

27 replies 6

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Overwhelmed ... need ideas

14 replies 5

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A giant list of things you can make yourself

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My Dreams get Crushed in a Single Conversation -- but, can I adapt?

17 replies 5

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We found 20 acres raw land, how to control ticks while we plan?

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Forest Fire Mitigation Strategies (Mediterranean Climate)?

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Clothing suggestions for hot humid sunny weather outdoor work

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Moving a large rock.

30 replies 2 18 3

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Former(ish) zombie looking for advice on getting started

18 replies 4 4

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benefits of rainfall collection

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Question of States

29 replies 4 2

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Use of low-grade wood in construction

13 replies 23 2

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building a fire resistant house...

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Top 10 things to do in October--by region-ish?

11 replies 1 3

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Gourds -- Permaculture Uses

6 replies 1 5

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Succession for the childless/childfree

17 replies 3

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Best place in the US to start a homestead

16 replies 1 3

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Tips for noobs

8 replies 4

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Chigger and Tick Control

13 replies 2

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Why off grid?

12 replies 1 4

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Off Grid Laundry Alternative - Drying Solution

12 replies 3 1

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Working on My Property Planning

12 replies 2 3

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I need advice - farm sitting a nearly off-grid acreage

17 replies 1 3

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Brian's and Nell's 20 year-old homestead

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Where is a great place to retire to in the Western United States?

22 replies 1 3

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Solo Female Homesteading

14 replies 2

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345kV Transmission line

23 replies 3

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Finally confronted my neighbors about burning plastic.

4 replies 3

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Recreational Homestead Design

12 replies 3

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Peter Works. My journal.

5 replies 4 2

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Trash on potential property?

12 replies 3

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Beauty of the rain

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Giving up your dreams

10 replies 3

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?Hats? Buy them or Make them? What is your favorite style for each season?

10 replies 2 2

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Where is the best location to start my permaculture farm for my needs?

13 replies 1 3

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Farmstay in Nepal!

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online calendar with 13 months of 28 days?

12 replies 1 2

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HELP with design of my homestead in SE TN

13 replies 1 2

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Small permie inspired farm for sale

8 replies 1

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It started with a tomato

10 replies 4 2

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Anyone Else Use CAD for Homesteading Layout?

2 replies 1 1

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2100 AD: Best U.S. Homestead Locations

6 replies 2

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Would it be odd for a parent to move across the country after the last kid leaves the nest?

11 replies 1

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How much of your time is spent homesteading?

8 replies 1 6

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Happy Homesteading Series: Backing Up a Trailer

4 replies 2 1

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Toting/carrying around loppers

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Piece of Paradise

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Looking for homestead in Maine

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