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Self-sufficient in a Zombie Apocalypse

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Product swaps?

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Self-sustained homestead on 12.5 acres?

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James' log cabin build

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Wife doesn't want to homestead

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What to do? Different goals than the spouse

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Getting "man jobs" done as a single woman homesteader

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Established perma-homestead for sale in Virginia

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How to Start A Homestead When you Can't Afford one

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Homesteading Time Saving Hacks?

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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?

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Overwhelmed ... need ideas

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Clothing suggestions for hot humid sunny weather outdoor work

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Moving a large rock.

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Homesteading in North Carolina mountains

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benefits of rainfall collection

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Question of States

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

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Tips for noobs

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Use of low-grade wood in construction

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Chigger and Tick Control

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Best place in the US to start a homestead

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Why off grid?

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Off Grid Laundry Alternative - Drying Solution

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

17 replies 1 3

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345kV Transmission line

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Trash on potential property?

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Beauty of the rain

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Self Sufficiency

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Giving up your dreams

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

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

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Small permie inspired farm for sale

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It started with a tomato

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Anyone Else Use CAD for Homesteading Layout?

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Homestead in Brittany, France

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2100 AD: Best U.S. Homestead Locations

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

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Piece of Paradise

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Hi, I am Terri, and it has been a while

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Setting up bit by bit at La Vida Verde en Virís

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Best Southern to Southeast state to homestead in

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How to Homestead and Travel?

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skiddable sheep shelter

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Newb question: How best to convert forest to pasture/silviculture

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Any interest in homesteading in Maine?

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What is the best way to stabilize a muddy area

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Poison honey from urban azaleas and rhododendrons foraged by my bees?

5 replies 1

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cubicle farm vs homestead ??? the choice was easy. seeking some permie input

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Starting the process in a forest

9 replies 1

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Heart of the Earth Farm: A Plan for Sustainable Self Sufficiency

6 replies 1

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gifted property and next steps

9 replies 1

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Very, very Northern California Land Share available for permies friends only.

11 replies

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Mullet Permaculture Rain Water Catchment in an HOA

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Self-built home with earth-sheltered aquaponics greenhouse

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Visiting NE Washington state to look at property, any tips?

15 replies

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Overwintering biennials for seed? Storage location

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Automatic hay baler plans

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cherry pitting

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