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Animals

Raising your own beef for your family

Mountain lions — Attacks are still rare, but just in case…

Brooder in a box

Build a chicken feeder on the cheep cheep cheep

Building

Build an Old-Fashioned Hotbed and Start Your Seeds in Style

By Roy Martin Issue #104 • March/April, 2007 A hotbed is a miniature greenhouse that is heated to protect new seedlings from cold. The hotbed differs...

Building and stocking your pantry

Build a Vertical Storage Rack for Cans

Making and using a solar cooker

Shelves and benches

Farm and Garden

How to Grow Garlic

By Melissa Souza Issue #167 • September/October, 2017 Garlic is easy and rewarding to grow. I use it throughout the year, as it is extremely easy...

Hügelkultur for the Homestead

Gardening with a Chicken Tractor

Three Raised Bed Designs

Grow Your Own Dishrags

Americana and History

George Washington Carver — He wrote the book on self-reliance

By John Silveira Issue #31 • January/February, 1995 "What were you listening to when I got to your house? Sounded nice. I don't think I've ever...

Emancipation Proclamation by Historical Document

The barnyard scramble

Fly it proudly and properly

James Polk — A model for modern presidents

Food and recipes

Sweet potato pudding

Layered Casserole & Pea Salad

Orange Chiffon Cake

Caribbean Barbecued Pork Steaks

Self-reliance

Just for Kids: Life in the forest

The poor man’s ultra-light dual-fuel backpacking stove

Easy-to-make reusable coffee filters

10 day survival pack for your vehicle for just $25

Energy

Powering medical equipment during a utility blackout

Making and using a solar cooker

Waterpower for personal use

Grid-tied, Grid-connected, Off-grid. What’s the difference?

Guns and Hunting

Building the coyote rifle

By Rev. J.D. Hooker Issue #107 • September/October, 2007 Feral dogs, coyotes, and those odd-looking "coy dogs" like to feed on my neighbors' livestock on occasion...