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Animals

Raising rabbits for profit

Slaughtering and Butchering

Cheaper than Store-Bought Eggs

Hog butchering — Using everything but the squeal

Building

Tools and hardware for the backwoods home

By James Ballou Issue #74 • March/April, 2002 A certain degree of self reliance is obtainable by those who have the knowledge and skills, resourcefulness, courage,...

Gabion walls for form and function

A simple backwoods hay baler

Adventures with a portable sawmill

Choosing a chain saw

Farm and Garden

Want More Fruit From Less Space? Espalier Your Trees!

By Rev. J.D. Hooker Issue #79 • January/February, 2003 After originating in the semi-arid regions of the middle east, espaliering (is-'pal-yer-ing) became a commonly employed fruit...

Clover — From Livestock Forage to Medicinal Tea, This Humble Plant...

Nut Trees on Your Homestead

Leafy Green Vegetables — The Underrated Heroes of the Garden

Secure and Economical Livestock Feed

Americana and History

Remembering what grandma used

By Marjorie Burris Issue #57 • May/June, 1999 My grandmother, Mary Etta Dillman Graham, was one of those frontier women who took life as it came;...

Oregon Trail preparedness: What supplies did the settlers carry?

The barnyard scramble

President George Washington’s Farewell Address

Was the first government gun confiscation attempt foiled by an unsung...

Food and recipes

Just for Kids: Some pioneer recipes

Salmon candy and pickles — Two unique ways to enjoy your next catch

Fresh cucumber delight

The chicken and the egg

Self-reliance

Homestead security for women

Get the most out of your vehicle and your maintenance dollar

Hypothermia — A real winter danger

Oregon Trail preparedness: What supplies did the settlers carry?

Energy

Intake and exhaust upgrades for better mileage and performance

Millenium Vehicles

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

Standby battery charging techniques can ensure engine startups

Guns and Hunting

Cold weather shooting considerations

By Massad Ayoob Issue #126 • November/December, 2010 Winter will soon be upon us. Cold weather makes a lot of things more difficult. Running. Walking. Navigating...