Melon Pits, Sheet Composting, And Compost Tea
By David Goodman
As an utter cheapskate, I’ve spent much of my life finding ways to re-use and stretch everything I own. This definitely extends...
Low-cost living: Frugality as a way of life
By Patrice Lewis
Back in 1990, as newlyweds, my husband and I were normal. We lived in a rental house in Sacramento. We had two...
A Few Tips For Cutting Firewood
Chuck Klein
There are only two economical, exciting, expeditious, and fun methods of cutting firewood: one is with a chainsaw, the other is … we’ll...
The circle of homesteading
By Patrice Lewis
It all started one day about 20 years ago when I was cleaning the barn.
My task involved shoveling manure into a compost...


































