Tag: Winter 2016

Try Harvesting Smaller Diameter Firewood With A Bow Saw And Sawbuck

Chainsaws are important tools for harvesting firewood, but when money is tight, it is sometimes practical to use a bow saw and sawbuck for part of the task. Bow saws don’t have many parts, don’t often break, and never run out of gas. They do require replacement blades from time to time. A bow saw with a 21- or 24-inch blade can be picked up...

How To Make Carved Wooden Bowls

By Evan Hoffman One easy way to make extra money in your spare time that doesn’t involve the purchase of a lot of expensive, new tools...

Your Homestead Dog

Jackie Clay-Atkinson I’ve had dogs on my various homesteads for more than 50 years now and wouldn’t think of having a dog-free homestead. My dogs...