Okay so now you are thinking about starting your compost pile. Hopefully you are excited because composting can be an entertaining process. The first thing that you need to do is choose which compost bin you want to use. There are several different things you should consider so take your time and develop a list [...]
Archive for March, 2010
There are a number of alternative energy options that can easily be integrated into a residential setting. Most of these sources of energy are easy to maintain and last for many years. Expect to pay a small investment up front to integrate these alternative energy sources into your home, but the savings will quickly add [...]
When you first start thinking about building your self sufficient home, make sure to spend some time designing your kitchen. A kitchen is one of the most important elements of a functional, self sufficient home.
For many homesteaders, the kitchen really becomes the heart of the home. At first you may be wondering why the kitchen [...]
A functional homestead will include some type of basement area. With a basement area, you can convert some, or all of it, into a root cellar. Creating a root cellar is not as hard as you might think, and it will definitely be worth the investment!
What is a root cellar?
A root cellar is a place [...]
categories: Self Sufficiency, homesteading
Composting is not glamorous, but it is a part of the self sufficient lifestyle. Homesteaders that can create a successful compost pile will reap the rewards and live a successful self sufficient lifestyle.
Why is composting so important?
If you are wondering how a compost pile will benefit you self sufficient lifestyle – the answer is simple. [...]
Beginning a self sufficient lifestyle is no easy task. A lot of planning should be done ensure the best results. One of the most useful things that people can do is wean themselves from electricity.
Whether we like it or not, electricity plays a major role in our lives. It powers our heating and air conditioning, [...]
