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Issue #175 (January/February/March 2019)
My view: Joint replacement surgery is normally a good choice, except for one nightmare by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Takedown guns by Massad Ayoob
Making a successful move to your dream homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Find your country home by Don Lewis
A young couple moves to the country by Jessie Denning
Canning safety: Keep up on the latest recommendations by Michele Cooper
Preserving herbs by Kristina Seleshanko
Cozy, easy-to-knit moccasins by Gail Butler
Roasting coffee on a wood stove by Lorinda McKinnon
Electrical troubleshooting with confidence by Rick Brannan
Living with cougars by Margaret Mills
Sweet sandwich bread by Melissa Souza
Tourtière: A versatile meat pie by Jenn Sprague
Unique homemade jerky by Tim Murphy
Hearty, healthy grain bowls by Linda Gabris
Cooking with turnips by Habeeb Salloum
The benefits of garden planning by Patrice Lewis
Build a raised garden with concrete blocks by Dorothy Ainsworth
Toads for the garden by Tom Kovach
Build a top-bar bee hive by Jereme Zimmerman
Raising your own beef by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
The Last Word: The Electoral College: Keep it or dump it? by John Silveira
Issue #174 (November/December 2018)
My view: Our 29th Year Anthology is being printed by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Firearm prices and consumer economics today by Massad Ayoob
Building David’s cabin, part three by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Make a quick and easy tipi by Bob Van Putten
Urban homesteading by Michele Cooper
Maintaining and troubleshooting refrigerators & freezers by Rick Brannan
Teaching a 10-year-old to shoot by John Moody
Foraging with kids by Kristina Seleshanko
Freeze a holiday turkey to enjoy it all year long by Linda Gabris
Freezing foods by Patrice Lewis
Butcher a chicken in 10 easy steps by Granny Fisher
Leftover turkey makes many meals by Linda Gabris
Edible, medicinal roses by Kristina Seleshanko
8 reasons to raise rabbits on the homestead by Kristina Seleshanko
Fermenting chicken feed by Melissa Souza
Tom the turkey by Andrea Gatov
Issue #173 (September/October 2018)
My view: Preparedness planning as a game by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Pinnacle of plinking: The pin shoot by Massad Ayoob
Building David’s cabin, part two by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
How to build and use a wire minnow trap by Charles Sanders
Introduction to pressure canning by Patrice Lewis
Create a vernal pool by Dan Hilliard
By hook or crook by R.E. Rawlinson
How to can chopped garlic by Patrice Lewis
Preserve fresh eggs for winter by Michele Cooper
Butchering and cooking a pig by Linda Gabris
Dehydrating food by Kristina Seleshanko
Bob’s basic breads by Robert Van Putten
Preserving berries by Kristina Seleshanko
A seed selecting primer by Kristina Seleshanko
Sew some simple “vintage” pillowcases by Marla Walters
My view: Everyday marvels of the internet by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: The classic bolt-action rifle by Massad Ayoob
Building David’s cabin, part one by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Introduction to water bath canning by Patrice Lewis
Sticks and stakes: Rustic homestead fencing by Dan Hilliard
Building a side business in the country by Karen House
A mountain man’s guide: Boxwood stove cooking by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Preventing wood rot by R.E. Rawlinson
Modify an E-Tool to make your own Combi-Tool by Dave Strom
Growing sugar beets and making “sugar” by Michele Cooper
Preserving food through fermentation by Kristina Seleshanko
Delicious bean desserts by Linda Gabris
Preserving apples by Kristina Seleshanko
How to make kombucha by Kristina Seleshanko
Cooking with beets by Habeeb Salloum
My view: Why we need the Second Amendment by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Perspectives on spare guns by Massad Ayoob
The gee-whiz! page: Coffee by O.E. MacDougal
Fairy-tale homesteading by Patrice Lewis
Dry-stack stone construction by Dan Hilliard
The wonderful world of axes by R.E. Rawlinson
How to line dry your clothes by Gail Butler
Collecting forest products by Iris Chinook
In defense of the outhouse by Robert Van Putten
Finding, seasoning, and burning firewood by Charles Sanders
Cold process goat milk soap by Michele Cooper
Build your own hoop house by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Growing and using chamomile by Kristina Seleshanko
Preserving plums by Kristina Seleshanko
Homemade milk products by Michele Cooper
Black caps — the wild black raspberries of the backwoods by John Murray
9 canning myths busted! by Kristina Seleshanko
A tale of a real country kitchen by Millie Baker Ragosta
My view: Jury duty: The charge was rape by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: The timeless lever-action rifle by Massad Ayoob
The gee-whiz! page: Cats by O. E. MacDougal
Protect your homestead from black bear mischief by Kristina Seleshanko
Installing a wood stove by Charles Sanders
A free, non-toxic, no-scrub way to clean your wood stove windows by Michele Cooper
Root cellaring — without the root cellar by Tanya Kelley
Tire gardening: Planting an orchard by Patrice Lewis
Successful backyard composting by John Murray
Common chicken myths by Kristina Seleshanko
Grow healthy pear trees by Sylvia Gist
Grow healthy plum trees by Sylvia Gist
Homemade nut and seed butters by Linda Gabris
Make jerky from ground meat by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Make tortillas from scratch Marla Walters
Build a composter by Charles Sanders
Making apple cider with a homemade press by Robert Van Putten
The MTHFR mutation and why it may matter to you by John Silveira
Issue #169 (January/February 2018)
My view: Welcome to the other side! by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Spring fatigue in firearms: Myth or menace by Massad Ayoob
The gee-whiz! page by O. E. MacDougal
Keeping homestead animals healthy by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
A beginner’s guide to pressure canning by Kristina Seleshanko
Make elderberry syrup for flu season by Karen House
How to maintain your chimney by Charles Sanders
Homemade lotion bars by Paige Thompson
Building a $3,000 barn by Robert Van Putten
Build a split rail fence by R. E. Rawlinson
Eating tree tips by Kristina Seleshanko
Can we make a Tyrannosaurus rex from a chicken? by John Silveira
Luxurious pumpkins by Lisa Nourse
Getting the jump on spring in the garden by Charles Sanders
Solutions for common cherry tree problems by Sylvia Gist
Start a community seed swap by Pamela Gilsenan
Grow healthy peach and apricot trees by Sylvia Gist
Issue #168 (November/December 2017)
My view: A personal word for BHM’s print issue subscribers by Dave Duffy
Lenie in the kitchen: Creamy chicken and wild rice soup by Massad Ayoob
Ayoob on Firearms: Guns and years: Going back thirty by Massad Ayoob
Preparedness: walk the walk by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
The importance of a prepper community by Patrice Lewis
Make deer antler buttons by Linda Zimnick
Build a concrete root cellar by Dorothy Ainsworth
Off-grid retreat — putting it all together, part 3 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Fermenting salsa and hot sauce by Jereme Zimmerman
Baking bread by Linda Gabris
Think of it this way: Issues for 2018-2020 by John Silveira
Sweet potato greens by Tim Scullen
What can you do with a quince by Lisa Nourse
Issue #167 (September/October 2017)
My view: The obviousness of it all! by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: The Asoh defense by Massad Ayoob
Your survival depends on water by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
My zero waste experiment by Patrice Lewis
The truth about DIY laundry soap by Destiny Hagest
Everyday carry: A “frontline” survival kit by Bob Grundman
Off-grid retreat — putting it all together, part 2 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Making apple pectin by Kristina Seleshanko
Why the world needs capitalism by John Silveira
Solutions for common apple tree problems by Sylvia Gist
How to slaughter and butcher a goat by Jereme Zimmerman
How to grow garlic by Melissa Souza
Growing, harvesting, and storing potatoes by Charles Sanders
My view: We ain’t dead yet! by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Gun cleaning — what some folks miss by Massad Ayoob
A simple, easy rocket stove by Kai Moessle
Small-scale skidding by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Three easy quilts to make by Sylvia Gist
Sharpen a chainsaw like a pro by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Replace broken tool handles by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Make a new handle for an old five-gallon bucket by Carol Hill
Build an off-grid root cellar, garage, and bunkhouse by Robert Van Putten
Construct some fly-through bird feeders by Dorothy Ainsworth
Off-grid retreat — putting it all together by Jeffrey R. Yago
Canning game meat by Linda Gabris
Make cheese like a Viking by Jereme Zimmerman
Syrian cuisine spreads across the world by Habeeb Salloum
Grow open-pollinated tomatoes by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Fake News and the growing irrelevancy of the mass media by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: Economy guns from blue chip makers by Massad Ayoob
Lenie in the kitchen: Lemon scones, pound cake, and pie by Ilene Duffy
The economics of homesteading by Patrice Lewis
Digging a shallow well by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
There’s no such thing as free land by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Communications during a grid-down event by Jeffrey R. Yago
Make vegetable noodles by Linda Gabris
Growing produce in Zone 0 by Johanna Melchiore
A good rooster by Renee Peek
Home-grown eggs by Allen Easterly
15 preparedness expos and why you should attend one by Dave Duffy
Ayoob on Firearms: the “daily gun” by Massad Ayoob
Make coiled rag rugs from scrap material by Robert Van Putten
You can’t prepare for everything by Patrice Lewis
Prospecting for morels by Gail Butler
Homemade pest traps by Patrice Lewis
Building a sunken greenhouse by Joe Mooney
Don’t throw out that old wagon! by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Build birdhouses by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Plan ahead for a gourmet wild feast by Linda Gabris
Growing and using peppers by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Make seed starter pots from toilet paper tubes by Patrice Lewis
Glass Gem corn by Melissa Souza
Attract useful birds to your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Insects in the garden by Sylvia Gist
Issue #163 (January/February 2017)
Putting it all on the Amtrak line for Self-Reliance Magazine by Dave Duffy
Understanding the gun debate, part 3 by Massad Ayoob
Bugging out in place by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Prioritizing preparedness when money is tight by Patrice Lewis
10 foods to forage in winter by Ellen Zachos
How to make a straw mattress by Destiny Hagest
Make a custom-sized board by R.E. Rawlinson
Build a stove pipe wood stove by Robert Van Putten
Build a wood-fired water heater by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Grid-down battery devices by Jeff Yago
Comparing heating fuel costs by Truck Johnson
Arab soups and stews for cold winter days by Habeeb Salloum
Processing chicken for farmers’ markets by Allen Easterly
Prune your apple tree by Tim Scullen
Issue #162 (November/December 2016)
Hunting, processing, and serving black bear by Linda Gabris
Building a ferro-cement shed by Robert Van Putten
Acorn extravaganza by Ellen Zachos
Growing strawberries by Patrice Lewis
Build a heated kindle box by Tim Johanns
Plan ahead to jump-start next year’s garden by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Pumpkin dishes with international flair by Habeeb Salloum
Understanding the gun debate, Part 2 by Massad Ayoob
Harvesting and using rose hips by Devon McMillen-Young
The election of 1800 was far more important than the current one by John Silveira
Protected salt block holder by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Make natural soda by Jereme Zimmerman
Stumped by a stump? by Dan Reeves
Constructing a tiny house by Sarah McKean
Issue #161 (September/October 2016)
Preparing for winter by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Hearty, one-pot, bush camp suppers by Linda Gabris
Gardening with a chicken tractor by Brianna Stone
Make your own hoe by Al Starner
Start a fire in any weather by Charles Sanders
Growing and using bamboo on the homestead by Jereme Zimmerman
Canning thick tomato sauce by Joselle Germano-Presby
Will’s Workshop: Finishing projects on the homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
How to split posts by David Williams
Going off-grid off-the-shelf by Philip Aiello
Understanding the gun debate, Part 1 by Massad Ayoob
Grow yacon by Tim Scullen
Must-have battery-powered devices by Jeffrey R. Yago
The gee-whiz! page: oddities of the moon by O.E. MacDougal
Refrigerator pickles by Tammie Painter
Make your own pressed cheese by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Make your own cheese press by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Goats: The homesteader’s Swiss army knife by Jereme & Jan Zimmerman
Attract bees to your garden by Gail Butler
Power your bug-out bag by Jeffrey Yago
Adventures of a first-time homesteader by Jessie Denning
Simple pectin-free blueberry jam by Melissa Souza
Old-fashioned corn recipes by Linda Gabris
Fully utilize your corn by Jennifer Poindexter
Make simplified country wine by Robert Van Putten
Splitting wood the right way by David Williams
Chicken egg anomalies by Patrice Lewis
Processing freshwater fish by John Murray
Ayoob on Firearms: Defending against terroristic mass murder by Massad Ayoob
Build a makeshift compost commode by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Woodchuck-proof the garden by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Cooking with coconut by Habeeb Salloum
The gee-whiz! page: Time by O.E.MacDougal
Bed bugs and fleas by Joe Alton
The Last Word: Donald Trump and the return of the Contract with America by John Silveira
Awesome alliums by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
A predator-proof chicken coop by Mary Whalen
How to install a steel roof by Morgan Barker
Remove rust with electrolysis: It’s easier than you think by Randy Young
Using the whole chicken by Linda Gabris
“Log cabin” garden beds by Robert Van Putten
An easier way to cut firewood by Larry LaVan
Improving a rural economy with legalized marijuana by Claire Wolfe
Will’s workshop:Two good projects for excess rock by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
A kid-friendly chicken coop by Melissa Souza
Ayoob on Firearms: Handun-caliber carbines by Massad Ayoob
Keeping clean on a pig farm in the 1940s by J.E. Kuyper
An $89 backup generator by Jeffrey R. Yago
Build ceiling boxes to save space by David Williams
the gee-whiz! page: Ancient sports by O.E. MacDougal
The Last Word: Things kids should learn before leaving high school — but don’t by John Silveira
My view: Analyzing Obama on guns by Massad Ayoob
Prevent foodborne illness with safe gardening methods by Donna Insco
Testing hay, straw, and compost for toxic herbicides by Sylvia Gist
Pump water for free by Kai Moessle
The off-grid cabin project, Part 4 by Charles A. Sanders
Growing beans by Jackie Clay Atkinson
Wooden posts that last by Robert Van Putten
Texas Fireballs by Randy Young
Turning a $10,000 house into a home by Claire Wolfe
Grow gourmet mushrooms by Jereme Zimmerman
Keeping records for livestock by Donna Insco
Make cheese in a crockpot by Robyn Dolan
Ayoob on Firearms: Learning to shoot by Massad Ayoob
Cole crops by Sylvia Gist
Cut your electric bill in half by Kathryn Wingrove
The Orphan Trains by John Dinan
the gee-whiz! page: Rainbows by O.E. MacDougal
Starting a roadside farm stand by John Murray
Hearty, humble potatoes by Linda Gabris
Issue #157 (January/February 2016)
Emergency planning beyond the bug-out bag by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Turning a $10,000 house into a home Part 3 by Claire Wolfe
Homemade fence puller by Patrice Lewis
Cajun and Creole cooking by Richard Blunt
This deadly toxin can kill your garden by David Goodman
Collecting and processing maple syrup by John Murray
The pond in winter by John Dinan
Make your own survival seed bank by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
A crock of sauerkraut by Linda Gabris
The off-grid cabin project, Part 3 by Charles A. Sanders
Build a simple, inexpensive greenhouse by Jennifer Poindexter
Generators alone are not enough by Jeffrey R. Yago
Homemade baking extracts by Linda Zimnick
One-dish meals by Habeeb Salloum
The gee-whiz! page by John Silveira
Ayoob on Firearms: Spare ammo by Massad Ayoob
My peppermint tin survival kit by Kim Robertson
A homemade bike trailer on the cheap by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Issue #156 (November/December 2015)
The off-grid cabin project; part 2 by Charles A. Sanders
Dehydrating eggs at home by Patrice Lewis
Redeeming the sale barn goat by Karen M. House
Build your own fire pit by Joe Mooney
Easy, no-knead bread by Melissa Souza
Turning a $10,000 house into a home; Part 2: Lemonade and serendipity by Claire Wolfe
Tea takes the chill out of winter by Linda Gabris
Warming holiday tea by Melissa Souza
Make a reusable teabag by Angeline Hawkes
Build a dock in winter by Matt McEachran
Lenie in the kitchen: Pumpkin soup and Mom’s pumpkin muffins by Ilene Duffy
Our barn-style bedroom by Kimberly Hansen
Build a wood crib with free materials by Mark R. Roach
Make your own milk kefir by Jereme Zimmerman
Cut it, pile it, burn it: Tips for safely burning brush piles around the homestead by Justin Thaxton
Home coffee roasting by A.J. Reissig
Emergency lighting by Rich Goss
Ayoob on Firearms: Everything you need and nothing you don’t by Massad Ayoob
the gee-whiz! page: Insects by O.E. MacDougal
Build a stone boat to haul heavy materials around the homestead by R.E. Rawlinson
My view: How America can be saved from stupid people by Dave Duffy
Turning a $10,000 house into a home by Claire Wolfe
Building feed boxes for cattle by Patrice Lewis
Harvesting and cooking giant puffball mushrooms by Donna Adams
Indispensable homestead kitchen tools by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Currants & gooseberries by Sylvia Gist
Be a Viking: Brew wild-crafted mead by Jereme Zimmerman
Three MORE ways the world can end by John Silveira
Bowhunting: The instinct and the arrow by Gary Lewis
Ayoob on Firearms: Getting ready for deer season … now by Massad Ayoob
Spicy organic salsa by Melissa Souza
Oatmeal sausage: A treat from days gone by by Gloria Griepenstroh
the gee-whiz! page: trees by O.E. MacDougal
A decorative garden from an old stump by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Build a vertical storage rack for cans by Monika Williams
A tale of two wasp traps by Ted Kobara
My view: Thank you, Home Depot, for giving me a 10% veteran’s discount by Dave Duffy
Build a lean-to greenhouse by Dorothy Ainsworth
Cooking with wild berries by Linda Gabris
Save your own tomato seeds by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
An introduction to small-scale home hydroponics by Benjamin Richards
The off-grid cabin project by Charles A. Sanders
Preserve the harvest naturally through wild fermentation by Jereme Zimmerman
How to power your house from your car by Steven Harris
Dehydrate fruits, vegetables, and meats by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Dealing with heat stress by Joe Alton
Solar system codes — build it right! by Jeffrey R. Yago
The gee-whiz! page: Animals, humans, extraterrestrials, and tools by O.E. MacDougal
Ayoob on Firearms: Of centuries and guns by Massad Ayoob
Lenie in the chicken coop: A new coop for our flock of hens by Ilene Duffy
Planting a windswept site by Tom R. Kovach
How to grow great carrots by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Shed antlers for fun and profit by Gary Lewis
Gabion walls for form and function by Joe Mooney
Burdock candy by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Creative casserole cuisine by Linda Gabris
Will’s Workshop: Building Will’s “Tornado Clucker Plucker” by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
The great American BB gun by John Dinan
Make tomato supports with branches by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Insect bites by Joe Alton
Solar charge controllers — myths, hype, and facts by Jeffrey R. Yago
Perennial flowers by Alice Brantley Yeager
Ayoob on Firearms: Guns, suicide prevention, and backwoods lifestyles by Massad Ayoob
Cultivating soil for beginners by Tom R. Kovach
Growing corn on a rubble pile by Setanta O’Ceillaigh
Product Review — Haywire Klamper by Patrice Lewis
Easy-to-make reusable cloth coffee filters by Angeline Hawkes
the gee-whiz! page — reptiles by O.E. MacDougal
Lenie in the kitchen: Beet borscht and butternut squash soup with chicken by Ilene Duffy
Make your own maple sugar by Rheanna Leckie
The Last Word: Climate Change Theory — science or religion? by John Silveira
My view: Defending against terrorists by Dave Duffy
Same garden – more food by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Growing hops for profit by John Murray
International dishes by Linda Gabris
Will’s Workshop: A recycled dresser makes a useful bathroom vanity by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Tire gardening by Patrice Lewis
Mom’s Allegheny bread by Richard Blunt
Grow cold-hardy grapes by Samantha Biggers
Easy-to-make farmer’s cheese by Leah Leach
Ayoob on Firearms: The break-open breech-loader by Massad Ayoob
Build a keyhole garden by Katelynn Bond
How to start an online information-based business by Patrice Lewis
Rogue Photographer by John Silveira
Build a community assistance recharging station by Jeffrey R. Yago
The simple jackknife by John Dinan
Goat emergency: Splinting a broken leg by Donna Insco
Surviving black flies by John Murray
The Last Word: Why oil and other fossil fuels are good by John Silveira
10 traits for better living by Claire Wolfe
Everfree Farm’s new coop by Annie Tuttle
Raise pigs on pasture by Samantha Biggers
Emergency food storage by Daniel Furtney
Build a compost tumbler by Joe Mooney
Growing your own hay by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
The homesteader’s toolbox by R.E. Rawlinson
The big, wonderful world of rice by Linda Gabris
Air power superiority by Gary Lewis
Economizing on laundry by David Olsen
Rogue Photographer by John Silveira
Ayoob on Firearms: Of guns and snakes by Massad Ayoob
Tanning snakeskins by Frank Knebel
Make sourdough with wild yeast by Leah Leach
Will’s Workshop: Make your own froe and split your own shakes by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Barns: The centerpieces of farm life by Tom R. Kovach
Ebola: Should we be worried? by John Silveira
Survival infection control by Joe Alton
Lenie in the kitchen: Creamy squash soup is great on a cold winter night by Ilene Duffy
The gee-whiz page: Big fish, small fish, bad fish by O.E. MacDougal
Solar power on a low budget by Joel Simon
Turn your passion into a business by Patrice Lewis
Earthineer: Your local farmer’s market is now online by Claire Wolfe
Raise blackbelly sheep by Carol Elkins
Three raised bed designs by Joe Mooney
An overview of chestnuts by John Silveira
Making lip balm at home by Carly Egger
Berries & grapes on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Ayoob on Firearms – Terrorism in America: The armed citizen’s view by Massad Ayoob
Gluten-free pizza crust & pie crust by Richard Blunt
Solar suitcase by Jeffrey R. Yago
Rogue photographer by John Silveira
Lenie in the kitchen: Winter squash for soup, a side dish, and sweet bread by Ilene Duffy
The gun that saved Kenton, Ohio by John Dinan
How to use an abundance of winter squash by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Annie on Everfree Farm by Annie Tuttle
Venison — from the field to the fork by Linda Gabris
A free-standing greenhouse built the economical way by Daniel Furtney
The state of freedom in America by Claire Wolfe
the gee-whiz! page: Mammals by John Silveira
Homestead medical supplies: Part 2 by Joe & Amy Alton
Nut trees on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Grow citrus trees in tubs by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
What not to can by Patrice Lewis
Fall and winter greens by Sylvia Gist
Ayoob on Firearms: the bolt-action rifle by Massad Ayoob
Easy awnings by Dorothy Ainsworth
Why you need to add solar to your emergency power backup plans by Jeffrey R. Yago
Saving money on the homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Build a cold smoker so you can make delicious squaw candy by Jane Duquette
Gluten-free flours by Linda Gabris
Homestead medical supplies: Part 1 by Joe & Amy Alton
the gee-whiz! page by John Silveira
Small camp security by Gary Lewis
Solar-powered clothes dryer by Jeffrey R. Yago
Gluten-free sandwich bread; Gluten-free baking: Part 1 by Richard Blunt
Reusables: effective, inexpensive, and you won’t run out! by Patrice Lewis
Lenie in the kitchen: Chicken in wine sauce by Ilene Duffy
Can your own tomato products by James Kash
Ayoob on Firearms: Reflections on the murder of Kitty Genovese by Massad Ayoob
Uncommon fruit trees that are really worth growing by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Homemade yogurt by Sharon Cassano-Lochman
Annie on Everfree Farm by Annie Tuttle
Balancing your high- and low-tech preparedness needs by Patrice Lewis
Green beans — a garden staple by Charles A. Sanders
Pears on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Treating ear mites in rabbits by Karen Marshall
Gardening in the desert using only rainwater by Joe Mooney
Finding compost in nature by Tincia Seginski
Gleaning: An old tradition made new by Daniel Furtney
Build an automatic poultry watering system by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Ayoob on Firearms: Getting the most from your support hand by Massad Ayoob
Solar-powered electric fencing by Jeffrey R. Yago
Peaches on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Annie on Everfree Farm by Annie Tuttle
Solar-powered water purifiers by Jeffrey R. Yago
Build a cistern out of corrugated road culvert by Joe Mooney
Operating a still-air incubator by Benjamin Richards
Ayoob on Firearms — Classic backwoods home firearms: The lever action rifle by Massad Ayoob
The humble kerosene lamp by Patrice Lewis
Deck out your RV by Dorothy Ainsworth
Ancona ducks by Amanda Kemp
Beware of herbicides in mulch, fertilizer, and compost by Sylvia Gist
The Coming American Dictatorship Part XII: The militarization of America’s police forces by John Silveira
Annie on Everfree Farm by Annie Tuttle
Ayoob on Firearms – The pump shotgun: a traditional backwoods home weapon by Massad Ayoob
Plums on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Bees according to Uncle Bob by James Kash
Secure and economical livestock feed by Sherry Willis
The convenience of a bread bucket by Karen Marshall
Winter health care by Joe Alton
Delightfully delicious dumplings by Linda Gabris
Creative home projects by David Lee
Homemade skin care products by Carly Egger
Wanted dead or alive: shad baits by Frank Knebel
My view: How to fix your aching back using the McKenzie Method by Dave Duffy
Cherries on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Job site solar power by Jeffrey R. Yago
Homestead water by Patrice Lewis
Build your own solar-powered burglar alarm by Ronnie Ashmore
Security motion lights by Karen Marshall
Leaving Yuppieford by Brenda Stickney
Rats! Controlling rodent infestation and rodent-caused diseases by Joe Alton
Eye-catching signs with mirrors by David Lee
Lenie in the kitchen: Turkey lentil soup by Ilene Duffy
Survival/utility vest by David Eddings
Ayoob on Firearms: Just because by Massad Ayoob
Tips for older homesteaders by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Wasted hay means wasted money by Stan Opal
My view: Perspectives on Zimmerman/Martin shooting by Massad Ayoob
Apples on your homestead by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Making hard cider by Matt Purkeypile
Soups from the garden by Sylvia Gist
Homestead security for women by Donna Insco
Ayoob on Firearms — Testing your guns by Massad Ayoob
Reel in a sucker: Fishing for carp by Frank Knebel
Build a passive-solar food dehydrator by Jeffrey R. Yago
Build a balcony deck by Dorothy Ainsworth
Making a living: Lynette McPherson — knitter by Lynette McPherson
Build a pizza oven by Mike Lorenzen
Vegetarian chili by Richard Blunt
Homemade fruit vinegar by Patrice Lewis
Pear overload! by Dani Payne
Picking your pressure canner: All American or Presto? by James Kash
The Last Word: Concealed carry laws reduce crime by John Silveira
My view: The Government intimidation factor and its effect on the health of society by Dave Duffy
The home dairy by Patrice Lewis
Consider sheep dairying by Patrice Lewis
Avoiding common canning mistakes by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Preparing for an Appleseed event by Massad Ayoob
Build your own battery charging station by Jeffrey R. Yago
Slug zapper by Joel Winters
Homeschooling your dyslexic kid by John Silveira
Making a living: A country business for K9s and their people by Claire Wolfe
Drop out by Larry Cuthbert
Keep your vittles cool with a modern spring box by Kai Moessle
Organic pest control by Amy & Joseph Alton
Hog butchering – using everything but the squeal by Charles A. Sanders
Ayoob on Firearms: The current “Gun control” push: A cop’s eye view by Massad Ayoob
The Last Word: The false argument about defending our freedom by John Silveira
Tomatoes — Queen of the garden by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Use solar landscape lights for emergencies by Jeffrey R. Yago
Rotten luck: The skinny on composting by Patrice Lewis
An interview with a worm composter by Patrice Lewis
Make manure tea for great fertilizer by James Kash
Demystifying real rye bread by Richard Blunt
Making turo — Hungarian curd cheese by Linda Gabris
Ayoob on Firearms: Gun control for dummies by Massad Ayoob
Drought tolerant landscaping by Dorothy Ainsworth
Book review: The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Garden injuries, part 2 by Joe Alton
Delicious bison by Habeeb Salloum
Reviving heat-stressed plants by Tom Kovach
The Last Word: A reason for the 2nd Amendment by John Silveira
My view — The Newtown atrocity and “gun control” by Massad Ayoob
Plant once — harvest for years by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Hiding a gun: The rules of three by Claire Wolfe
Grid-tied, grid-connected, off-grid: What’s the difference? by Jeffrey R. Yago
Low-cost raised beds by Lucas Crouch
From waterbed to hotbed by David Zaugg
Herbs that I cherish by Habeeb Salloum
Old-fashioned homemade cakes by Linda Gabris
Ayoob on Firearms: Why you should try competition shooting by Massad Ayoob
Drinking problems by Len McDougall
Sterno and the Blue Hill Stove by Amaury Murgado
Making a living: Hans and Kimberly Hummel by Claire Wolfe
Garden injuries by Joe Alton
Food security 101; Why I love my vacuum sealer by Rowena Aldridge
Lenie in the kitchen: Leftover hamburger and potato casserole by Ilene Duffy
Of sawbucks and Charlie by F.J. Johan
Growing peach trees by Tom R. Kovach
Make your own permanent copper tags by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
My View: Preparing for a temporary catastrophe by Dave Duffy
Chickens by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Building your chicken coop by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
The chicken and the egg by Habeeb Salloum
Canning chicken — here’s how I do it by Linda Gabris
BHM hosts Appleseed marksmanship event by Massad Ayoob
Making a living: Jack Spirko “The Survival Podcast” by Claire Wolfe
Making a living: Yvette Philipsen- Bookkeeper and tax preparer by Sylvia Gist
Broody biddies make sense on the homestead by James Kash
Food security 101:Convenience mixes make life easier by Rowena Aldridge
Chicken can make you sick: how to prevent and treat food-borne illness by Amy & Joseph Alton
Building and using wattle fences by Kathryn Wingrove
Roast your own coffee by Kyle Doty
Plant a tree in the name of love by Susan Vetrone
Home air pistol range keeps shooting skills sharp by George Smith
Put a rope handle on your splitting maul by John Whight
Quick, easy, and cheap tire repairs by Steven Gregersen
Book review: Preparedness: The Basics and Beyond by Claire Wolfe
Late winter whiteout: fishing for white bass by Frank Knebel
Cajeta — a sweet goats’ milk treat by Donna Adams
The Last Word: The coming ice age by John Silveira
My view: Lessons for My Children, Chapter 3 by Dave Duffy
The underground economy by Claire Wolfe
Bartering for bad times by John Silveira
Deconstructing a bowl of red by Richard Blunt
Swedish log candle by Nick Weston
Build a wood-fired stock tank heater by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Build a ski sled by Kai Moessle
Building Eric’s house, Part 8 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Build a better doghouse by John Barr
How to suture skin by Amy & Joseph Alton
Tips on setting tile with Tony Jakacky by Tony Jakacky
Ayoob on Firearms, Taking a look at sights by Massad Ayoob
Spin wool with a drop spindle by Hazel Cory
Making a living: Jeri McFarlane: JarBOX by Claire Wolfe
Food security 101 by Rowena Aldridge
Tasty dishes from the curry world by Habeeb Salloum
The Last Word: Why I vote Libertarian by John Silveira
My View: Lessons for My Children, Chapter 2 by Dave Duffy
Meat for the homestead by Jackie Clay
The potato hole by Sylvia Gist
Easy homemade dairy products by Maggie Howe
Animal disease traceability: Son of NAIS, A solution in search of a problem by Patrice Lewis
Making a living: Wilson and Chaya Foedus: Pantry Paratus by Staff
Prepper power! Part 2 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Journey to the backwoods, part 5 by David Lee
Review: The Hunger Games by Claire Wolfe
Why you should read Survival Mom … even if you aren’t a mom by Claire Wolfe
Ayoob on Firearms: The time for modern; the time for traditional by Massad Ayoob
Closing wounds in a remote setting by Amy & Joseph Alton
Build a simple DIY hoop house and you’ll have fresh greens all year by Vern Harris
Pickling, it’s not just for cucumbers by Jackie Clay
Making a living: The Featherman: Chicken processing equipment by Claire Wolfe
How public-employee unions torpedo a state’s economy by John Silveira
The Last Word: Turn the poor into capitalists by John Silveira
My View: Lessons for My Children, Chapter 1 by Dave Duffy
Building Eric’s house, part 7 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Incredible corn, Easy to raise and a great pantry filller by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Snapping turtles by Jason Akers
How to skin a snapping turtle by N.V. Zahradnicek
Prepper power by Jeffrey R. Yago
Huckleberries: purple gold by Laura Roady
Tim & Christine Dick: Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast by Doug Fluckiger
Lenie in the kitchen: Banana, blueberry, and peach scones by Ilene Duffy
Getting started with oxen by Anna Knapp-Peck
Ayoob on Firearms: How long should your gun’s barrel length be? by Massad Ayoob
Build a chicken house in a day by Anita Evangelista
Journey to the backwoods, part 4 by David Lee
Wrap and roll foods your family will love by Linda Gabris
Control weeds with hoeing by Tom R. Kovach
Horses drew better pay by Tom R. Kovach
Build an outdoor mud oven by Leah Larson
The Last Word: A conspiracy of silence and misinformation by John Silveira
My view: Slowing down to enjoy life by Dave Duffy
Frugal beekeeping with top bar hives by Jennifer Herron
Squash — Good eating, easy to grow by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Expanding an outbuilding with Tony Jakacky by Tony Jakacky
Canning chickens for the pantry by Samantha Biggers
Build a poultry killling cone by Allen Easterly
Essential oils by Amy & Joseph Alton
Rosemary, a zesty herb by Tom R. Kovach
Time to forget about snail and slug bait by Lyle Dykes
Ayoob on Firearms: More on avoiding legal traps by Massad Ayoob
Shooting the vintage rifle by Ted Kobara
Journey to the backwoods, part 3 by David Lee
Nature’s compasses by Len McDougall
Grape leaves: a hidden vegetable by Lynne Sanford
Frog gigging by Jason Akers
Middle Eastern breads by Habeeb Salloum
A contrary guide to feeding animals by Beth Greenwood
Tips for successful softwood cuttings by Tom R. Kovach
The Last Word: Should we scrap our “old” Constitution by John Silveira
My view: Tackling the real problems that face us by Dave Duffy
A brief history of the end of the world by Claire Wolfe
Zombie apocalypse by John Silveira
The gourmet trinity: garlic, shallots, and leeks by Gail Butler
Potatoes — the workhorse of the garden by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Portable solar power by Jeffrey R. Yago
Medicinal uses of garlic by Joe & Amy Alton
Mother Nature’s pottery by Bernadette Fox
Ayoob on Firearms: Affordable firearms by Massad Ayoob
Keep your family comfortable and safe on the go by Annie Schap
Homestead burnout: What it is and how to avoid it by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Build a small cabin by Dorothy Ainsworth
The Last Word: When “good” laws are bad by John Silveira
My view: The invisible presidential candidate by John Silveira
Raising rabbits by Linda Gabris
The 7 core areas of preparedness by Patrice Lewis
Build a barrel stove by Nick Weston
Cast iron loaf pans from breakfast to dessert by Matt & Linda Morehouse
Build your own car wash by Jeffrey R. Yago
Making a Living: Glenn Jakins: Humless Silent Generator by Randy Robbins
On the road during troubled times by Massad Ayoob
Apocalypse, when? by Claire Wolfe
Build a greenhouse with Tony Jakacky by Tony Jakacky
Journey to the backwoods, Part 2 by David Lee
Split your own cedar shakes by John Whight
Prepping with children by Annie Schap
Making maple syrup by Donna Insco
Homemade pasta by Linda Gabris
Lenie in the kitchen: Kale soup & acorn squash bread by Ilene Duffy
A homesteader’s journal, Part 2 by Dani Payne
Swap and barter by Leila Bolster
The Last Word: Libertarian and Conservative by John Silveira
My View: How we battle the effects of a recession by Dave Duffy
Solar-powered chicken coop by Jeffrey R. Yago
Build a holz hausen to dry firewood by Doug Fluckiger
The other camping season by Len McDougall
Savory supper pies by Linda Gabris
The best apple pie you’ll ever bake by Richard Blunt
Mushing by Len McDougall
Building Eric’s house, Part 6 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Midwinter madness by Claire Wolfe
New yarn from old sweaters by Margaret Mills
Reduce your property taxes by Carolyn Evans-Dean
Lenie in the kitchen: Muffins, bread, pie by Ilene Duffy
Persimmons — the backwoods sugarplum by Tom R. Kovach
Processing and cooking with persimmons by Charles A. Sanders
Making yogurt by Patrice Lewis
Making a living: Rachel Carlyle — Gluten Free Mama by Sylvia Gist
Unplanned homebirth by Rose Peck
Horse labor and putting up firewood by Tom R. Kovach
Living with wolves by Len McDougall
Reload your own brass by Dale Petry
Recycled saw blade knives by Winston Foster
The Last Word: The threat of electromagnetic pulse by John Silveira
My view: Reinterpreting the Constitution by John Silveira
Stashing junk silver for bad times by John Silveira
Journey to the backwoods by David Lee
Homemade electric power by Jim Van Sant
Extend your growing season by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Making a living: John Rose: Organic farmer by Randy Robbins
Ayoob on Firearms: Tailoring guns to females by Massad Ayoob
A small-scale sawmill business for the homestead by A.J. Reissig
Preparing to battle the winter blahs by Claire Wolfe
Lenie in the kitchen: Bean, rice, and chicken soup by Ilene Duffy
Millet: An economical and healthy food by Habeeb Salloum
Buckboard bacon by Tanya Kelley
Anatomy of an edge by Len McDougall
Beefsteak tomato sauce by Robin Nessel
A couple of nice fall recipes by Jim Van Camp
Earthineer (Facebook for farmers, but way more useful) by Claire Wolfe
Raising kids simply by Patrice Lewis
Adventures of a 9-pound cabbage by Katie Martin
A small space yields a big crop of garlic by Howard Tuckey
Love, sweat, and determination by Mary Marvin
The Last Word: The Un-Patriot Act renewal by Claire Wolfe
My view: A government with not enough to do, but lots of hungry mouths to feed by Dave Duffy
Wash day by Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Survival storeroom by David Eddings
Wheat by Charles A. Sanders
Buying a backhoe by Ian McCollum
Making a living: Karen Duty by Sylvia Gist
These dogs can hunt by Michael D. Faw
Kebabs – fancy-free summer fare by Linda Gabris
The low cost of beef by Jared Bedke
Fly it proudly and properly by Roger Meyer
Ayoob on Firearms: Use the right ammunition! by Massad Ayoob
Brew your own root beer by Tim Murphy
Bell peppers – bright color, good food by Tom R. Kovach
Solomon Slick by Mel Tharp
Grandma’s soup from your garden by Joyce O’Keefe
Conquer hornworms by Marc Burdiss
Brown rice – the staff of life for half of mankind by Habeeb Salloum
Blueberry cash crop by Ed Mashburn
Lenie in the kitchen: quick cooking for a crowd by Ilene Duffy
My view: An American dollar worth two cents by John Silveira
Saving seeds by Jackie Clay
Family dinner at Backwoods Home Magazine by Richard Blunt
Building Eric’s house – Part 5 by Dorothy Ainsworth
The gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Medicating your cattle by Melissa Nelson
Is that a good pig? by Kim Dieter
A homesteader’s journal, Part 1 by Dani Payne
Making a living: Daniel Le Grow by Silvia Gist
LED lighting, Part 3 by Tim Thorstenson
Cabbage for good health and great eating by Linda Gabris
Make your own firestarters by Claire Wolfe
Atlas Shrugged comes to theaters by Claire Wolfe
The under-appreciated sweet potato by Vernon Lewis
Lenie in the kitchen: Dutch oven stew by Ilene Duffy
My view: Defunding government is a sensible voter solution to reining in local government by Dave Duffy
Propagating plants by Jackie Clay
Morels for beginners by Leon Shernoff
Drive your own freshwater well by Len McDougall
Switch your family to goat’s milk by Tanya Kelley
Make a better bucket butter churn by Connie Rabun
The stupid ladder incident by Jim Van Camp
Ayoob on Firearms: The light at the end of the gun by Massad Ayoob
Guns and weed: The Road to Freedom by Claire Wolfe
Delicious, dependable potatoes by Linda Gabris
Dehorning calves with dehorning paste by Patrice Lewis
Grow gourmet salad greens by Raymond Nones
Advantages of a wool felt hat by Rick Brannon
Seniors, downsize your gardens! by Alice Yeager
Controlling cutworms by Tom Kovach
A really cheap compost toilet by Kai Moessle
LED lighting: Part 2: LED-based products by Tim Thorstenson
The Last Word: Justice Breyer is wrong about the 2nd Amendment by John Silveira
My view: California conservatives missed a chance to speak up for “all” constitutional rights by Dave Duffy
Sitting pretty as the economy tanks by Jackie Clay
Making a living: Mike & Margaret Fultz: Entrepreneurs by Mike Fultz
Canned bacon — roll your own! by Enola Gay
Woodstove cooking by Cindi Myers
The gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Building Eric’s house, part 4 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Healthy, hearty, meatless meals by Linda Gabris
Cooking with a cast iron stove by Cynthia Hummel
Build a chicken tractor by Connie Rabun
Do you remember when…Office on the mountain by John Silveira
Growing onions by Sylvia Gist
Lenie in the kitchen: Cheesy fish chowder by Ilene Duffy
LED lighting: Part 1 LED technology essentials by Tim Thorstenson
Ayoob on firearms: Gun semantics by Massad Ayoob
Wee skillet treats by Linda Morehouse
The last word: Getting the state out of marriage by John Silveira
My view: While the nation languishes in a recession…Traffic tickets are BIG business by James J. Baxter
Basic cheese making by Patrice Lewis
A guide to buying silver and gold by Thomas M. Buckley
Finding wealth you can wear at yard sales by Thomas M. Buckley
Seven tips for choosing the right home safe by Kentin F. Waits
Cold weather shooting considerations by Massad Ayoob
Life-saving snowshoes by Len McDougall
The gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
How deep can this recession get? How do we escape from it? by John Silveira
Installing a steel roof by Norman Bennett
Fried Foods by Richard Blunt
Sleep tight — a hand-built rope bed by Kai Moessle
Khaki Campbell ducks–the other egg layer by Amanda J. Kemp
Cutting hair at home by Doug Fluckiger
A simple way to catch a mouse by Tomas Gato
Remember when…Y2K and the end of the world by John Silveira
Homemade gift baskets by Linda Gabris
Making a Living: Darrel Stone: Computer programmer by Sylvia Gist
The last word: Don’t let crooked politicians hijack the Tea Party movement by Sylvia Gist
My view: Reaching for the stars during a recession by Dave Duffy
Butchering a hog by Tanya Kelley
Hungarian liver and rice sausages … a delicious Old World way of stretching a little meat a long way by Linda Gabris
Build an attached solar greenhouse by David Lee
How we use our solar greenhouse by Jennifer Lee
Chainsaw sharpening by Steven Gregersen
Small game fills a large pot by Michael D. Faw
Ayoob on Firearms: Big boomer guns by Massad Ayoob
Honey – Nature’s sweetener by Sylvia Gist
Pistachios: historic and healthy nuts by Habeeb Salloum
Building and stocking your pantry by Jackie Clay
An afternoon with Jackie by Ilene Duffy
Making a living: Naturally Cozy, a cottage industry by Tiffani McKinney
Do you remember when…The time-travel ad by John Silveira
Emergency and backwoods water treatment, Part 3 – “Taking it to the field” by Tim Thorstenson
The gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Raising JayDee’s house by Claire Wolfe
The Last Word: Magnesium and the International Criminal Court by John Silveira
My view – Who was Joe Stack? Why does he matter? by Dave Duffy
Build a goat cottage by Jackie Clay
A worthwhile journey by Kim Scheimreif
Vermicomposting – Raise worms to consume waste, amend soil, and earn income by Rebekah L. Cowell
Elderberries – Hospitality, health, and beauty by Gail Butler
Ethiopian food by Richard Blunt
Three efficient fish-harvesting techniques – Jug lines, limb lines, trot lines by Jason Akers
Emergency and backwoods water treatment, Part 2 – “The practice” by Tim Thorstenson
The poor man’s ultra-light dual-fuel backpacking stove by Rick Brannon
Ayoob on Firearms: Long gun & short gun shooting similarities by Massad Ayoob
Breaking in a sodbuster by Mel Tharp
Our job by Claire Wolfe
Making a living: James Harrod: Small engine repairman by Sylvia Gist
A peek into the life of Pekin ducks by Abby Walowe
Lenie in the kitchen: Pecan coated rock fish by Ilene Duffy
The Last Word: California’s marijuana initiative: A step in the right direction by John Silveira
My view: The Second Revolution is on the way! by Dave Duffy
The Appleseed Project – A weekend course in American Revolutionary War history and rifle marksmanship by Massad Ayoob
An Appleseed reunion by Susan Hogue
Wild edibles in delectable dishes by Rebekah L. Cowell
Building Eric’s house part 3 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Tomatoes – The essential garden crop by Charles Sanders
Tub gardening by Kim Dieter
The sweet side of sourdough by Linda Gabris
Our search for the perfect goat by Jackie Clay
Pasteurizing milk by Patrice Lewis
Aprons of memories by Bobbie Shafer
Making a living: Debbra Thompson: Fabric retailer by Sylvia Gist
Fear, freedom, adventure, and the backwoods by Claire Wolfe
The Tea Party Movement! by John Silveira
Lenie in the kitchen: Curried lentil soup by Ilene Duffy
The Last Word: The Supreme Court was correct to overturn the Campaign Reform Act by John Silveira
My view – An assessment of America from Russia by Dave Duffy
Emergency and backwoods water treatment, Part 1 – “The theory” by Tim Torstenson
The $1 garden by Jonathan Nunan
Gardening is good for you by Alice Yaeger
Grow potatoes in hay by Dianna Simms
Six thoughts about werk! when building at Last Chance Gulch by Claire Wolfe
Vegetarian & Semi-vegetarian – Healthy meals that satisfy the omnivore by Richard Blunt
Bovine basics for beginners by Patrice Lewis
Your kitchen pharmacy: How common culinary herbs and spices can help you feel better by Rebekah L. Cowell
Beat supermarket psychology and save by Karen Zlattner
Making a living – Nicole Jarvis: Vegetable gardener by Sylvia Gist
Ayoob on Firearms – Spare firearms by Massad Ayoob
Review: Ed Brown’s Massad Ayoob Signature Model .45 Pistol by Dave Duffy
A quick tour of hyperinflation and the possible consequences for America by John Silveira
Issue #121 (January/February 2010)
Building Eric’s house, part 2 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Rhubarb, the pioneer “pie plant” by Jackie Clay
The “good” old days by Tom R. Kovach
Ayoob on Firearms – Women and guns by Massad Ayoob
Graft your own designer fruit trees by Jackie Clay
Call me plumber by Emily Chadwick
Healthy, hearty soup…start the New Year off in the right direction by Linda Gabris
Our super insulated home: a 25-year report by Fred Aydelotte
Making a living – Jamie Fuchs: Producer of green cleaners by Sylvia Gist
Understanding the music: Winter in the High Desert by Claire Wolfe
Root cellars by Charles A. Sanders
An easy root cellar from a surprising source by Doug Fluckiger
Pouring concrete by Tony Jakacky
Lenie in the kitchen – Sunday night dinner by Ilene Duffy
Abandoning the Constitution! Who’s to blame for our loss of rights? by John Silveira
Issue #120 (November/December 2009)
My view – How to achieve affordable health care by John Silveira
Looking back on 20 years of BHM – It all began when I built that cabin by Dave Duffy
The All-American 1911 Pistol by Massad Ayoob
Extending the harvest by A.J. Reissig
Cash in on your household junk by Linda Gabris
Making a living: Sara Bauer: Chocolatier by Sylvia Gist
Take the chill out of winter with a hot meal from India by Linda Gabris
Bottle-raise a calf – The economical road to a milk cow or beef steer by Jackie Clay
An adventure in hypothermia by Len McDougall
Before you build in snow country, think about your roof by Sandra Coates
Sew a safety vest for your dog by Fred Aydelotte
Ayoob on Firearms: Consider the 20-gauge shotgun by Massad Ayoob
Learning to love the high desert by Claire Wolfe
Replacing windows with Tony Jakacky by Tony Jakacky
Building an addition onto our log cabin by Jackie Clay
Lenie in the kitchen: All the trimmings by Ilene Duffy
Chainsaw basics by Steven Gregersen
Intake and exhaust upgrades for better mileage and performance by Len Torney
How to begin taking wildlife photographs by H. Bumper Bauer
Build this simple feeder to attract a photo opportunity by H. Bumper Bauer
The Last Word: Who are the libertarians? Can they save the Constitution? by John Silveira
Issue #119 (September/October 2009)
My view – The destruction of the mass print media will help save freedom in America by Dave Duffy
Preparing for hunting season by Massad Ayoob
Lenie in the kitchen: Salads from the garden by Ilene Duffy
You can still live the good life by Jackie Clay
Testing soil by Tom R. Kovach
Pooling resources at Last Chance Gulch: one way to live well in hard times by Claire Wolfe
Small skillet treats by Linda Morehouse
Building basics with Tony Jakacky by Tony Jakacky
How to organize an outdoor canning party by Jennifer Grahovac
Homemade butter by John Baker
The joy of autumn pumpkins by Linda Gabris
The art of squirrel hunting by Matthew Kemp
Cooking squirrel by Amanda Kemp
The real”Q” – Barbecue the way it’s supposed to be by John DePresca
Choosing a chain saw by Steven Gregersen
Hen house takes off on wheels by J.E. Kuyper
Build a chicken feeder on the cheep by Linda Slate
Making a living: Marret and Ina Christiansen: Canine clothiers by Sylvia Gist
The Coming American Dictatorship Part XI – The Tenth Amendment by John Silveira
The Last Word: Was the first government gun confiscation attempt foiled by an unsung colonial heroine? by John Silveira
My view – Golf’s critical life lessons are under threat by Dave Duffy
Saving money in the garden by Gail Butler
Grasshopper control by Tom R. Kovach
Preparing for civil unrest by Claire Wolfe
Cast iron by Jackie Clay
Ayoob on Firearms: The ammo shortage and what to do about it by Massad Ayoob
Appleseed Boot Camp by Susan Hogue
Making a living: Jamie Seegers: Buffalo soap maker by Sylvia Gist
Making a living: Keith Kirkpatrick: Gymnastics Coach by Mackenna Marstall
Lenie in the kitchen: Apple and berry pies by Ilene Duffy
Building basics with Tony Jakacky by Tony Jakacky
Solar hot water systems by Jeffrey R. Yago
Wonderful wilderness teas by Linda Gabris
Our energy crisis: Part 3 – Alternative energy resources for the nation and for the self-reliant by John Silveira
The last word: The “risks” with Swine Flu by John Silveira
My view – Paying for social security with worthless $ by Dave Duffy
Survive the crunch through self-reliance by Jackie Clay
Homemade pre-mixed foods – they’re economical and easy to make by Linda Gabris
Simplifying simplicity by Claire Wolfe
The Coming American Dictatorship Part X – How special interests are writing our laws and destroying America by John Silveira
Making a living: Mike Neil: Craftsman, remodeler by Jay Stoler
Making a living: Roger Clark: Cane syrup maker by Massad Ayoob
Making a living: Heather Adams: Custom engraver by Rhoda Denning
Making a living: Oliver Del Signore: Webmaster by John Silveira
Making a living: Jim Van Camp: Coffee roaster, painter by Jim Van Camp
Making a living: Tony Jakacky: Contractor, board member by Jay Stoler
Making a living: Eric Ragsdale: Computer geek by Mackenna Marstall
Making a living: Jan Stoler: Multi-media maverick by Jay Stoler
Making a living: Jason Clark: Custom knifemaker by Massad Ayoob
Making a living: Dave Anderson: Fishing guide by Dave Duffy
Making a living: Sabrina Anderson: Child care provider by John Silveira
Making a living: Wayne Adams: Boat builder, fabricator by John Silveira
Whole wheat for the whole week by Jay Stoler
A survival key ring – your everyday tool for emergency preparedness by Jeffrey R. Yago
Life-long siding with fiber cement board by Jay Stoler
The good life by Katie Martin
Two legume soups with a garlic topper by Ilene Duffy
Please, Just wear hearing protection! by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Ayoob on firearms: Same caliber rifles and handguns by Massad Ayoob
A few tips to stretch your food budget by Sylvia Gist
Jackie’s garden primer by Jackie Clay
The last word: The path to another Depression by John Silveira
My view – How do you save freedom in America? by Dave Duffy
Garden spaces for small places by Dorothy Ainsworth
Feeding large families without breaking the bank by Jackie Clay
Try these “old tyme” woodworking tools by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Simplify your gardening chores with these ideas by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Scroll saw portraits by Eric Vanaman
Installing your own small, remote off-grid solar system by Jeffrey R. Yago
Asparagus: recipes for the king of spring by Linda Gabris
Ten real inspirations by Claire Wolfe
Delicious lentil soup by Ilene Duffy
Get the most out of your vehicle and your maintenance dollar by Len Torney
Raising quail in the suburbs by Ben Richards
Ayoob on firearms – Military surplus and military “clone’ rifles by Massad Ayoob
Stay healthy with probiotics by Joe Knight
The last word – Because they failed to take away our guns, they’re coming after our ammo by John Silveira
Issue #115 (January/February 2009)
My view – From gun control to socialism, it begins with the Fairness Doctrine by Dave Duffy
Eating well on a lean budget by Dorothy Ainsworth
Putting game meat on the table by Linda Gabris
Get a PhD in homebuilding: Build your own home in two years by David Lee
The Great Depression – a reminiscence by Alice Brantley Yaeger and James Otto Yaeger
Survival strategies people used in the last economic depression by John Silveira
Solar and wind energy credits: new tax credits could make it easier to afford alternative energy systems by Jeffrey R. Yago
The wisdom of my parents by Kentin F. Waits
Gourmet nutrition with rice and beans by Richard Blunt
Ayoob on firearms – Gun collecting: Hobby or investment plan? by Massad Ayoob
Three books, three Greek recipes by Ilene Duffy
Bury a gun and ammo for 15 years (and be assured everything still works when you dig it up) by Charles Wood
Breastfeeding – babies love it, and for good reason by Rebekah L. Cowell
Don’t get stranded in winter – inexpensive vehicle maintenance you can do now by Len Torney
City girl–Country life – 13 simple (and cheap pleasures) by Claire Wolfe
Caring for livestock in winter by Charles A. Sanders
The last word – The meltdown and the bailout: why, how, and what they mean by John Silveira
Issue #114 (November/December 2008)
My view – A momentous event that puts the Presidential race in perspective by Dave Duffy
Whole grain breads baked at home – part 2 by Richard Blunt
Our energy crisis: Part 2 of 3: nuclear energy is sensible and safe by John Silveira
Cash in on autumn’s bounty of crabapples by Linda Gabris
The fire wick fire starter by Len McDougall
Great home-cooked meals from your storage pantry by Jackie Clay
The community treasure chest by Sandy Coates
Random weave greenbrier – an easy way to make a nice basket by Pamela Zimmerman
Never too busy to make bread by Ilene Duffy
Ayoob on firearms – an economical battery of guns for the backwoods home by Massad Ayoob
City girl–Country life – Community supported agriculture: Where town meets country by Claire Wolfe
Making bouillon cubes by Selina Rifkin
The last word – The world is coming to an end…and this time , I’m not kidding by John Silveira
Issue #113 (September/October 2008)
My view – A vast cultural divide exists between environmentalists and gun owners by Dave Duffy
Alternative food preservation – dehydrate, smoke, pickle by Jackie Clay
Energy class: part 3 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Ayoob on Firearms – Reflections on age and guns by Massad Ayoob
City girl–Country life – Homemade bread – a metaphor for life by Claire Wolfe
Grow your own grain by Jackie Clay
Sewing and using cloth diapers is easier than you think by Annie Tuttle
Teach your kids to use tools by Dorothy Ainsworth
Brining pickles by the quart or gallon by Vicky Rose
Grape juice, jam, and jelly by Sylvia Gist
Plums – preserving a plentiful crop by Sylvia Gist
Our energy crisis: Part 1 of 3: It’s our own creation, but we can fix it by John Silveira
Garlic in the garden by Linda Gabris
The many benefits of garlic by Joe Knight
The last word – The real good news in the recent 2nd Amendment decision by John Silveira
My view – Maybe food shortages and hunger will do what intellectual debate can’t by Dave Duffy
Building Eric’s house, Learn as you go, pay as you go by Dorothy Ainsworth
Goat birthing and raising kids by Jackie Clay
City girl–Country life – Learning to receive by Claire Wolfe
The rising cost of food & fuel by John Silveira
Energy class: Part 2 – understanding your electric bill by Jeffrey R. Yago
Whole grain breads baked at home by Richard Blunt
Five-gallon drip irrigation by Randy Erskine
Summer squash – How good it is! by Alice B. Yaeger
Gardening with hog panels by Mark Cobbeldick
Redworm farming by Charles A. Sanders
Ayoob on Firearms – Heirloom guns by Massad Ayoob
Catfish by the bucketful by Paul Miller
The last word – Thomas Jefferson couldn’t get elected today by John Silveira
My view – What’s driving prices up? What can you do about it? by John Silveira
The art of scrounging building materials at bargain prices by Dorothy Ainsworth
Can you survive out of your pantry for a whole year? by Jeffrey R. Yago
Protein – the cornerstone of a survival diet by Jackie Clay
City girl–Country life – Circle of friends: The importance of other people in our preparedness plans by Claire Wolfe
Ayoob on Firearms – Preparing gun owners for the short- term future by Massad Ayoob
The all-purpose family medical kit by Jackie Clay
Energy class – Part 1 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Get serious about gardening by Jackie Clay
Whole grains – A healthy choice by Sylvia Gist
Fast and easy bread recipes by Ilene Duffy
The invention of food canning by Brewster Gillett
Claire goes to the movies – One man’s war against the IRS by Claire Wolfe
Keep your family safe from zoonotic diseases by Joe Knight
Preparedness rule of three by Corey Gage
A custom kitchen is affordable with a little creative thinking by Jim Dickie
My view – Planning for the inevitable by Dave Duffy
Batten the hatch! It’s time to build a batten door by Dorothy Ainsworth
Invasive species and how we battle them by John Silveira
City girl–Country life – The great gale of ought seven by Claire Wolfe
Is LED lighting in your future? by Jeffrey R. Yago
Hunting to fill the dinner pot by Len McDougall
Canning meals in a jar – homemade convenience food by Jackie Clay
Get the most out of spring seed catalogs by Jackie Clay
Lenie in the Kitchen – A few favorite recipes & books by Ilene Duffy
A good use for old rocks by Jerry Hourigan
Crock pot cookery – Serve up a hot and hearty supper even when you’ve been away all day by Linda Gabris
Making delicious, unthinkable wines by Lev G. Fedyniak
Ayoob on Firearms – Moderate power firearms by Massad Ayoob
Make adobe bricks by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Build your own repeating mouse trap by Allen Easterly
The last word: Our “unenumerated” rights by John Silveira
Issue #109 (January/February 2008)
My view – Starting the hurricane by Dave Duffy
A cabin for one by Lee Greiman
Chickens – the most valuable animals on the homestead by Jackie Clay
Feathered to finished in 15 minutes – clean a chicken quickly and easily with these simple steps by Jackie Clay
City girl–Country life – The joys of idleness by Claire Wolfe
Solar power trailer: Part 2 by Jeffrey R. Yago
I built my affordable beach home just over the border in Mexico by Allen Schwartz
Get to know your spiders by Jerry Hourigan
Starting Over – Part 14 by Jackie Clay
Rhubarb – vegetable or fruit? by Gail Butler
Wildlife tracking 101 by Len McDougall
Ayoob on Firearms – The .22 handgun: A backwoods home staple by Massad Ayoob
Claire goes to the movies – Eight sweets for you and your sweetie by Claire Wolfe
The last word – A doomsday scenario to sleep on by John Silveira
Issue #108 (November/December 2007)
My view – Questions about global warming by John Silveira
Lessons learned in an ice storm by Anita Evangelista
The perfect holiday meal by Jackie Clay
Ayoob on Firearms – Thoughts on ammunition by Massad Ayoob
Solar power trailer: Part 1 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Talking with horses – an interview with Paul Brousseau by John Silveira
Dreams to reality – Our journey to self-reliant living by Frank Dujanovic
Composting – Plain and simple by Raymond Nones
The nutritious banana – North America’s most consumed fruit by Habeeb Salloum
Caveman walking stick by Jim Van Sant
City girl–Country life – Country creativity by Claire Wolfe
Carbon monoxide – the silent killer by Tom and Joanna O’Toole
Build a deluxe barrel stove by David Lee
Encounters with a black bear by Len McDougall
Avoiding deer on the roadways by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
These rustic easy to make candleholders are a great gift idea by Dana Martin Batory
The trigger line by Len McDougall
The last word – The unheralded roots of America’s freedoms by John Silveira
Issue #107 (September/October 2007)
My view – Self-reliance equals freedom by Dave Duffy
Build a small shop or garden tool shed cheap! by Dorothy Ainsworth
Kick the credit card habit and learn to stash cash by Claire Wolfe
Playing goose fiddle by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Dim bulbs in California by Jeffrey R. Yago
Haymaking the old way (mostly) by Sarah Ade
Building the coyote rifle by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
My permanent onion patch by Lynne Sanford
Pumpkins bring on the goodness of autumn by Alice B. Yaeger
Propagating grapes by Sylvia Gist
Shelves and benches by David Lee
Picture perfect picnic by Linda Gabris
Build a homemade boot scraper by Dale King
Big cities, Love ’em or hate ’em, they benefit us all! by John Silveira
Claire goes to the movies – Two tales of good and evil in the human heart by Claire Wolfe
Raspberries, great fruit with little care by Tom R. Kovach
Ayoob on Firearms – Instructive backyard shooting drills by Massad Ayoob
The last word – Is “peak oil” the new end-of-the-world? by John Silveira
My view – The parasitic nature of bureaucracy by Dave Duffy
Build a treehouse & give life to a good tree by Dorothy Ainsworth
10 ways to make money on your land by Anita Evangelista
Raising rabbits for profit by Carrie Peterson
Renovating old walls by David Lee
Build a lightweight wire cage by Pat Barden
The barnyard scramble by Michelle Hampton
Cornucopia by Linda Gabris
The healthy kitchen – really good stuff….collard greens, kale, mustard greens by Richard Blunt
Apricots – The golden seeds of the sun by Habeeb Salloum
Footloose (and fancy-free) in the country by Claire Wolfe
Killer hurricanes by John Silveira
Starting Over – part 13 by Jackie Clay
The last word – Are aliens stealing our honeybees? by John Silveira
My view – Finally – a disaster that is guaranteed! by Dave Duffy
Candles guns & knives by David Lee
Country characters – John McCormick – octogenarian by Dorothy Ainsworth
Where our farm animals come from by John Silveira
Hydronic woodstoves by Jeffrey R. Yago
The chicken and the egg by Allen Easterly
This country job really rocks by Charles A. Sanders
Claire goes to the movies – Two classics of man and nature by Claire Wolfe
Homemade healthy soba noodles by Linda Gabris
Cleaning a well by Pat Barden
You can safely and easily can your own meat by Jackie Clay
Controlling mice and rats by Erwin V. Cohen
Rodents carry disease, ruin food, and gnaw everything by John Silveira
Ayoob on Firearms – Avoiding legal traps by Massad Ayoob
The coffee mug knife sharpener by Michael Cantrell
The last word – Republican suicide by John Silveira
My view – America, land of the free…ha, ha, ha! by Dave Duffy
Fruit trees by Alice B. Yaeger
10 day survival pack for your vehicle for just $25 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Ayoob on Firearms – Traveling iron by Massad Ayoob
Wilderness dentistry by Len McDougall
Help your home survive in the path of a wildfire by Brent Stainer
Understanding fire zones by Chuck Lamb
Beans grow all over by Alice B. Yaeger
Bush snap beans – Little plants, big yields by Raymond Nones
Salmon hot pot party a great way to warm up in the winter by Linda Gabris
Build an old-fashioned hotbed and start your seeds in style by Roy Martin
Adventures with a portable sawmill by Pat Barden
Leafy green vegetables – The underrated heroes of the garden by Jackie Clay
Where our garden crops come from by John Silveira
Claire goes to the movies – Worms and words: Two films for the kids by Claire Wolfe
The last word – Finally, a choice in 2008 by John Silveira
Issue #103 (January/February 2007)
My view – I’m proud to be a “Losertarian” again by Dave Duffy
The modern day small family ranch by John Silveira
Hearty stews for the soul by George Erdosh
Making good jerky by Randy Neumann
Ayoob on Firearms – The subtleties of safe firearms handling by Massad Ayoob
Are hydrogen-fueled cars pie-in-the-sky? by Jeffrey R. Yago
Tomatoes! Growing, canning, drying by Jackie Clay
The Healthy kitchen – Not all fats are bad…But some will kill you by Richard Blunt
Clover – From livestock forage to medicinal tea, this humble plant is one of nature’s best gifts by Eugene Mitchell
The best city garden by Anita Evangelista
How to build a good fence for your homestead by Charles A. Sanders
Do you suffer from gout? Here are some recipes that might help by Habeeb Salloum
Try Lentils for healthy, meatless, delicious meals by Linda Gabris
The last word – Loading the gun for a dictatorship by John Silveira
Issue #102 (November/December 2006)
My view – Which wars work best? The ones we fight or the ones we avoid? by Dave Duffy
Starting Over – part 12 by Jackie Clay
Killer Blizzards understanding them could save your life by John Silveira
Build a poured slab foundation for your new home by David Lee
The healthy kitchen, good spoons, knives, food by Richard Blunt
Solar-powered refrigerators by Jeffrey R. Yago
Healthy holiday munchies guaranteed to take the sneak ouf of snacking by Linda Gabris
Tofu An all-purpose wonderfully nutritious food by Habeeb Salloum
Healthy Homemade Tofu by Linda Gabris
Ayoob on Firearms – When wild animals invade your homestead by Massad Ayoob
Modify your oven to bake great bread by Emily Buehler
Battling skunks with mothballs and pepper spray by Tom R. Kovach
Water development for the homestead – Ponds, cisterns & tanks by Roy Martin
The last word – Who’s supposed to protect our rights? by John Silveira
Issue #101 (September/October 2006)
My View – The Government gorilla in our home by Dave Duffy
Homesite preparation and foundation by David Lee
No fuss, no muss, One-pan grouse supper by Linda Gabris
Ayoob on Firearms – Frontier style handguns for the modern backwoods home by Massad Ayoob
Claire goes to the movies – The missing link: Self protection through awareness, avoidance, and de- escalation by Claire Wolfe
Make your own biodiesel for 80¢ per gallon by Jeffrey R. Yago
Water development Wells for the homestead by Roy Martin
Build a 6,500-gallon concrete water tank for $1500 by Dorothy Ainsworth
Homemade pickles and relishes…a wonderful way to turn autumn harvest into winter treasure by Linda Gabris
The enchanting chanterelle gourmet goodies free from the forest by Devon Winter
Starting Over part eleven by Jackie Clay
Extreme Ghanaian trout an easy dish with exotic flair by Linda Gabris
Raising quail a home grown delicacy by Allen Easterly
Tantalizing ginger by Linda Gabris
The last word – The land of the unfree by John Silveira
My View – If you want to take care of your health, you have to take control of your life by Dave Duffy
A healthy heart starts in the kitchen by Richard Blunt
A brief history of health and medicine from witch doctors to computers by John Silveira
Starting Over part 10 by Jackie Clay
Walden Pond the solar version, part 2 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Growing potatoes in straw by Habeeb Salloum
The Renewable Energy Handbook by Jeffrey R. Yago
Drinks and desserts to help you beat the heat by Linda Gabris
Healthy vegetables by Habeeb Salloum
Indoor air pollution solved by David Lee
Cooking with seeds by Linda Gabris
Lemons the versatile fruit by Sharon L. RD Palmer
Ayoob on firearms – Centennial of the All-American .30- 06 by Massad Ayoob
Asparagus, a mouth-watering healthy vegetable by Habeeb Salloum
Claire goes to the movies – Movies to tickle your immune system by Claire Wolfe
Clean up your act! by Nanette Blanchard
The last word – Confident liberals vs. whiny conservatives? by John Silveira
My View – Government spending by Dave Duffy
Walden Pond the solar version by Jeffrey R. Yago
Water development springs and seeps by Roy Martin
Buying a used mobile home by Daniel Motz
Gardening tips and tricks by Charles A. Sanders
Once a day milking or how to milk a cow in 238 easy steps by Patrice Lewis
Heart healthy recipes by Ilene Duffy
Summer’s silent heat waves – they are deadlier than nearly all other disasters combined by John Silveira
Summer vegetables by Alice B. Yaeger
Carved hinges part 2 by David Lee
Starting Over 9 by Jackie Clay
Cold-hardy grapevines to make homemade wine, juice, and jelly by Gail Butler
Ayoob on Firearms – How big a gun do you need? by Massad Ayoob
Claire goes to the movies – Busted: The Citizen’s Guide to Police Encounters by Claire Wolfe
The last word – “If you don’t like it here, why don’t you move to another country?” by John Silveira
Issue #98 (March/April 2006)
My View – Why you may want to get a “stress test” by Dave Duffy
Replacing “butt ugly” door hinges with beautiful carved hinges by David Lee
Starting over 8 by Jackie Clay
A new use for old tires – a garden using tires by Charles A. Sanders
Ayoob on firearms – the all American Ruger 10/22 rifle by Massad Ayoob
Take care of your knife by John Lo Cicero
The wonderful world of lavender by Sharon L. RD Palmer
Buying the right emergency radio by Jeffrey R. Yago
The healthful hobby of herb gardening by Linda Gabris
Grow garlic and reap health benefits by Alice B. Yaeger
No-frills tomato transplants by Raymond Nones
Build a groundhog snare by Allen Easterly
To make supplies for your garden…recycle by Sylvia Gist
Quick-to-build survival shelters by Corcceigh Green
Monster quake! It won’t be in California…but in the American heartland! by John Silveira
Claire goes to the movies – V for Vendetta by Claire Wolfe
Use common-sense when fertilizing your garden with manure by Tom R. Kovach
The last word – the National Animal Identification System is the bureaucrats’ latest grab for power by John Silveira
Issue #97 (January/February 2006)
My View – Talking to your kids about death by Dave Duffy
Healthy homemade breads with worldly flair by Linda Gabris
Potatoes a storehouse of energy and nutrients by Habeeb Salloum
How to grow potatoes by Alice B. Yaeger
The science behind the potato by George Erdosh
Stop breathing dirt and microbes and build a home central vacuum system by David Lee
Ayoob on firearms – answering some well-asked questions about personal defense by Massad Ayoob
Self defense for women – a New Year’s resolution I kept by Kelly McCarthy
Flashlight! Flashlight! Who’s got the flashlight? by Jeffrey R. Yago
Survival fire building skills by Corcceigh Green
Vinegar – a splash is all you need for healthful eating, natural healing, and sparkling home by Linda Gabris
Creating and maintaining your own sourdough starter by Emily Buehler
Avian flu – how afraid of this chicken should you be? by John Silveira
Avoid getting taken to the cleaners – publish your book for as little as $150 by Robert L. Williams
Kids in the kitchen by Sharon L. RD Palmer
Claire goes to the movies – Tucker: the man and his dream; The man in the white suit; A home of our own by Claire Wolfe
The last word – activists on both the left and the right spotlight a broken federal government by Claire Wolfe
Issue #96 (November/December 2005)
My View – If you want to survive an emergency, look to yourself, not the Government by Dave Duffy
Towers by David Lee
Need more gas mileage? by Jeffrey R. Yago
10 country do’s and don’ts by Julie Crist
Teaching the joy of reading by Amy E. Peare
Preparing for home evacuation by Kelly McCarthy
Ayoob on firearms – SOCOM-16 by Massad Ayoob
Take the chill out of winter – grain soups, wild bird soups, and super sippers by Linda Gabris
Make your own nut butters by Sylvia Gist
Shiitake mushrooms – “good health” you can grow yourself by Linda Gabris
Burghul – the noblest food achieved by wheat by Habeeb Salloum
Build a top-bar beehive by Jarrett D. Kelly
Starting over part 7 by Jackie Clay
Ice dams on roofs by Tom R. Kovach
Hibernation by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Frostbite – don’t flirt with this sneaky danger by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Claire goes to the movies – Cats & Dogs; Singin’ in the Rain; Galaxy Quest; Babe; My Cousin Vinny; Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl; A Mighty Wind by Claire Wolfe
The last word – let prisoners get high on marijuana by John Silveira
Issue #95 (September/October 2005)
My View – Sgt. Jim Duffy, an ordinary hero by Dave Duffy
Gold panning for fun and profit by Gail Butler
Put your garden to bed for the winter by Jackie Clay
Marlin 336: the other classic backwoods home deer rifle by Massad Ayoob
The care & feeding of solar batteries by Jeffrey R. Yago
Gather rose hips for health by Gail Butler
The benefits of mulching by Raymond Nones
Starting over 6 by Jackie Clay
Kinder goats – a small breed for milk and meat by Kathleen Sanderson
Making sausage by Linda Gabris
Time to strike black bear off the food blacklist by Linda Gabris
Build a component water system by David Lee
Funerals don’t have to be expensive by Kelly McCarthy
Claire goes to the movies – The Iron Giant; The Incredibles by Claire Wolfe
Issue #94 (July/August 2005)
My View – Planning for a Gold Beach tsunami by Dave Duffy
Make shade when the sun shines by Dorothy Ainsworth
Cool dishes for formal summer dining by Linda Gabris
Subduction zone tsunami – what the residents of the Pacific Northwest have to fear by John Silveira
PVC pipe in the home, garden, farm, and workshop by Charles A. Sanders
Grid-tie solar powered farm by Jeffrey R. Yago
Starting over again without a man by Jackie Clay
Self-reliance for women – surviving a biochemical attack by Kelly McCarthy
Self-reliance is an mindset – a woman’s opinion by Dorothy Ainsworth
A view of self-reliance from a more timid perspective – a woman’s opinion by Claire Wolfe
Claire goes to the movies – girls growing up by Claire Wolfe
Females and firearms by Massad Ayoob
Lifestyle and cancer by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Middle Eastern vegetarian delights for summer days by Habeeb Salloum
Banquet in a basket by Linda Gabris
My View – Practicing what we preach by Dave Duffy
Finding your own freedom by Claire Wolfe
Harvesting the wild blueberries by Jackie Clay
Raising rabbits on the home place by Charles A. Sanders
Paring down for off-grid living by Steven Gregersen
Add solar power to your truck camper by Jeffrey R. Yago
Starting over again: part 4 by Jackie Clay
Solar window panels by David Lee
Salmon candy and pickles, two unique ways to enjoy your next catch by Linda Gabris
Gardening for treasure by Alice B. Yaeger
Rebuilding the homestead greenhouse by Charles A. Sanders
Fiddlehead ferns – great fun, healthful eating by Linda Gabris
Claire goes to the movies – The Mark of Zorro; The Adventures of Robin Hood; The Scarlet Pimpernel by Claire Wolfe
Vegetarian soups from the Middle East and North Africa by Habeeb Salloum
Ayoob on firearms – choose your ammo…police style by Massad Ayoob
The coyote by Jack Lintelmann
The last word – one good reason for tax reform by John Silveira
Issue #92 (March/April 2005)
My View – Training for the Boston Marathon by Dave Duffy
The forever floor by David Lee
Delicious crisp cool weather greens are easy to grow by Alice B. Yaeger
Build a heated germination bed by Charles A. Sanders
Some tips for aging gardeners by Tom R. Kovach
Couponing, refunding, and stockpiling will make your money stretch by Mary Kenyon
Claire goes to the movies – Firefly by Claire Wolfe
Build a simple solar powered outdoor light by Jeffrey R. Yago
Starting over again – part 3 by Jackie Clay
Swiss chard the leaf vegetable that keeps on giving! by Raymond Nones
Start spring off early with potatoes, English peas, green onions, lettuce, & radishes by Alice B. Yaeger
Adding the beauty of stone to your home is easy by David King
Stinging nettle: mother nature’s healthiest pick by Linda Gabris
Ayoob on firearms – Winchester ’94: the classic backwoods home deer rifle by Massad Ayoob
The art of living in small spaces by Claire Wolfe
Versatile beans by Carol L. Chandler
Goat milk recipes by Jackie Clay
Perfect dread by Danny Fulks
The last word – why we have no “constitutional” rights by John Silveira
Issue #91 (January/February 2005)
My View – That old survivalist mumbo jumbo and 10 reasons why it makes sense by Dave Duffy
The art of chimney building by David Lee
Practical preparedness planning by Jeffrey R. Yago
Catch your own bait by Gary Gresh
The supermarket bait shop by Gary Gresh
Build your own solar-powered water pumping station by Jeffrey R. Yago
Starting over – again, part 2 by Claire Wolfe
Blueberries delicious and easy to grow by Alice B. Yaeger
Build a trail by Claire Wolfe
Breaking ice on hard water fishing – a cool introduction to a fun sport by Linda Gabris
Pickled fish and rollmops by Linda Gabris
Ayoob on firearms – Firearms: tools of rural living by Massad Ayoob
Maple syrup by Habeeb Salloum
Walking on thin ice is risky business by Tom and Lorraine O’Toole
Claire goes to the movies – Secondhand Lions; Stand By Me by Claire Wolfe
Killing weeds with boiling water by Tom R. Kovach
The last word – the impact of firearms on crime, business, and politics by John Silveira
Issue #90 (November/December 2004)
My View – Getting what we deserve by Dave Duffy
Water pumping windmills by Dorothy Ainsworth
Ayoob on firearms – armed civilians can help fight terrorism by Massad Ayoob
7 steps to consider before you choose to live the “simple” life by Steven Gregersen
Neighbors by Brent Todd
Home Energy Information – solar power 101: solar arrays, part 4 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Small Town America – Live Oak, Florida by Massad Ayoob
Better wood heating by David Lee
Turkey the old-fashioned way by Linda Gabris
Starting over again by Jackie Clay
Turkey/rice casserole…for one by Tom R. Kovach
Peanut butter pest control by Rick Brannan
Think of it this way…a republic vs. a democracy by John Silveira
Space heater safety tips by Tom R. Kovach
Ridge Rhythm by Danny Fulks
The last word – something for nothing by John Silveira
Issue #89 (September/October 2004)
My View – The burglar does far more than steal! by Dave Duffy
Raising market lambs on the small place by Charles A. Sanders
Ayoob on firearms – common sense about burglary prevention by Massad Ayoob
35 country jobs – how folks make a living near my hometown by Charles A. Sanders
Creating wealth with DRIP$ (Dividend Reinve$tment Plan$) by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Think of it this way – fake lawsuits, stacked juries, and lawyers! by John Silveira
Metal roofs by Tom R. Kovach
Home Energy Information – solar power 101: Inverters, part 3 by Jeffrey R. Yago
Novel rolled roof shingles to complement split shake siding by David Lee
Small Town America – pretty Snowflake, Arizona, a Mormon gem amid Indian territory by Emily Salinger
Designing the nonelectric homestead or retreat by Steven Gregersen
Tasty uses for garden and wild edibles by Alice B. Yaeger
Get a piece of history: an M1 Garand rifle by Mike Blank
From water to plate, handling fish safely by Tom R. Kovach
Tahini a health food par-excellence by Habeeb Salloum
Turning down the thermostat saves by Tom R. Kovach
The first and last time I smoked by Al Hartgrove
Grass as mulch by Tom R. Kovach
The last word – getting rich through generosity by John Silveira
Issue #88 (July/August 2004)
My View – A summer of energy fairs and politics by Dave Duffy
Split shake siding the modern way by David Lee
Beekeeping basics by Charles A. Sanders
Make your own bee equipment by Charles A. Sanders
Hungry enough to eat a horse??? by Don Chance
Controlling groundhogs by Tom R. Kovach
Small Town America – Ashland, Oregon by Dorothy Ainsworth
Plantain by Rick Brannan
Home Energy Information – solar power 101: batteries, part 2 by Jeffrey R. Yago
A portable mini-cabin by Marvin B. Harper
Wonderful wilderness wines by Linda Gabris
Jams and jellies from Mother Nature’s wilderness picks by Linda Gabris
Nursing – a perfect backwoods career by John McLane, RN
Ayoob on firearms – the pump shotgun: a backwoods home classic by Massad Ayoob
Fried chicken for breakfast by Danny Fulks
The last word – Democracy in Iraq? by John Silveira
My View – A reluctant coach by Dave Duffy
Dairy goats are for you! by Jackie Clay
Why won’t it all go to my kids? The essentials of estate planning by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
The poor man’s ceramic knife sharpener by Rick Brannan
For fuel, fertilizer, and maybe even improved water quality you may need look no further than your manure pile by Rev. Dr. JD Hooker
Protect your house from lightning by Dorothy Ainsworth
Tree planting tips by Tom R. Kovach
Double wall adobe construction by Bob and KD Bellar
Living with kerosene by Julie A. Mikoley
Home Energy Information – solar power 101: batteries by Jeffrey R. Yago
Big fat squash that keep all winter by Jackie Clay
Small Town America – Fortine, Montana, why do you want to live there? by Steven Gregersen
Vegetarian pies: they kept us healthy on the farm by Habeeb Salloum
Ayoob on firearms – body language and threat recognition by Massad Ayoob
Controlling aphids by Tom R. Kovach
Removing pine sap by Tom R. Kovach
Converting a gasoline-powered rototiller to electric by Glenn Willis, Jr.
Harvesting, husking, and storing black walnuts by Tom R. Kovach
Catfish biscuits by Danny Fulks
The last word – the tenuous hold of honesty in modern America by John Silveira
Issue #86 (March/April 2004)
My View – A new country business is born by Dave Duffy
The house that Dorothy built by Dorothy Ainsworth
Water is the key to gardening by Tom R. Kovach
Make a poor man’s safe by Jeffrey R. Yago
Four lawn mower tips that will save you $$$ by Tom R. Kovach
Watch those weed whips by Tom R. Kovach
Hogs belong on the homestead by Charles A. Sanders
Getting it for free in Alaska by David Sneed
Small Town America – Raymond, Washington green, wet, and wild by Emily Salinger
Harvesting the wild: shaggy mane mushrooms by Jackie Clay
Garlic the glorious bulb by Linda Gabris
Pysanki – you can make those biddies pay! by Amy E. Peare
Black-eyed peas, a gift shared with the cows by Alice B. Yaeger
Herb boxes from fence boards by Maggie Larsen
Jerky…a venison treat you can’t stop snacking on by Linda Gabris
Canned salmon – quality fish canned right is awesome by Linda Gabris
Bath herbs by Cynthia Andal
Growing productive strawberries by Edna Manning
Hints for enjoying strawberries by Tom R. Kovach
Fighting tomato blight by Tom R. Kovach
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Ayoob on firearms – lower level force options for self- defense by Massad Ayoob
Save money when you buy your next vehicle by John Silveira
Stay clear of young wild animals by Tom and Joanna O’Toole
Plumbing for propane by Don Fallick
The last word – the coming ice age by John Silveira
Issue #85 (January/February 2004)
My View – Shades of truth and sleaziness by Dave Duffy
Canning basics by Jackie Clay
Benefits of mulching by Tom R. Kovach
Raising cattle on your own place by Charles A. Sanders
Birch tree syrup by Cynthia Andal
Shopping to beat inflation by Darlene Campbell
Grow your own dishrags by Alice B. Yaeger
Small Town America – Thermopolis, WY by Emily Salinger
Selecting a breed of chicken by Sylvia Gist
Exotic plants for the homestead by Corcceigh Green
Wild neighbors, part 2 by Jackie Clay
Solar & propane powered super home by Jeffrey R. Yago
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
The $12 self-aerating compost bin by Rick Brannan
The “chocolate tree” isn’t just for kids by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
How to shoot a handgun accurately by Massad Ayoob
A homeschooling lesson in physics – why do rockets work? Newton’s three laws of motion by John Silveira
Homeschooling Jacob – the basics of writing by Dave Duffy
The Dungeness crab by Jacob Duffy
Water and winter tree injury by Tom R. Kovach
The last word – the world is ending!…again? by John Silveira
Issue #84 (November/December 2003)
My View – Animal rights loonies save the chickens but ruin the County Fair by Dave Duffy
Your wild neighbors by Jackie Clay
Keep those gadgets working after the power goes out by Jeffrey R. Yago
Ayoob on firearms – on a quiet holiday, a cop gives thanks by Massad Ayoob
Shaving with a straight razor by Steve Gregg
Vise Dremel Moto Tool mount by Dana Martin Batory
Making jelly by Gaynya Willis
Rattlesnake bite by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Recycled bicycles by Brad Rohdenburg
Make an income raising pet birds by James McDonald
Cultured milk – food of centenarians by Edna Manning
Small Town America – Thorne Bay, Alaska by Jon Stram
Woolen winter mittens in minutes by Anita Evangelista
Hey! Sandwichman! Selling sandwiches for an income by Donn Rochlin
The joys of making soap by Grace Brockway
Wind chill factor makes it colder than you think by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Hypothermia a real winter danger by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Skunks by Tom R. Kovach
From weasels to chocolate bars – it all came to naught by Habeeb Salloum
Qawarma a food since antiquity by Habeeb Salloum
Issue #83 (September/October 2003)
My View – “I stink!” but that’s okay by Dave Duffy
Battery powered weekend retreat by Jeffrey R. Yago
Lyme disease – a little tick can cause a big problem by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Piccalilli – a late summer bonus by Marcia E. Brown
Ayoob on firearms – 1911: the classic homeland security pistol by Massad Ayoob
Creating your own job by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Venison burger chow mein by Tom R. Kovach
Harvest your own firewood by Pete Earl
The art of wood splitting by Phil Nichols
Standby battery charging techniques can ensure engine startups by Jeffrey R. Yago
Keeping cats out of the garden by Tom R. Kovach
Black walnut warning by Tom R. Kovach
Harvesting the wild: flower buds by Jackie Clay
Sew a baby quilt in two days…for a lifetime of memories by Ilene Duffy
Grouse hunting…the ultimate joy of autumn by Linda Gabris
Harvesting wild hazelnuts…getting two birds with one stone by Linda Gabris
Life in a chicken coop by Chuck Davis
For health, pleasure, and relaxation gardening rules! by Alice B. Yaeger
How to make money from storage building auctions by Bill Wilson
Chapter 5: home intrusions by Robert Waters
Living the outlaw life: credit card monte: finance flim- flam and how to foil it by Claire Wolfe
The last word – gun control, race, and rotten politicians by John Silveira
Issue #82 (July/August 2003)
My View – Gulf War II opened the eyes of Americans to the UN and the media by Dave Duffy
Making dandelions palatable by John Kallas, Ph.D.
Dandelion facts and history by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Dandelion recipes by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
How to select the right backup generator by Jeffrey R. Yago
Growing & storing herbs by Tom R. Kovach
Making wild nuts into nut oil, nut meal, and nut butter by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Cornmeal cooking by Gaynya Tallmadge
The informed juror – how an informed jury helps safeguard liberty by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
The amazing yogurt by Habeeb Salloum
Successful cold storage by Sylvia Gist
Taking valerian to bed by Sharon L. Palmer RD
Chokecherries by Jackie Clay
Logging grandma’s farm – a cautionary tale by Rebecca Payne
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Alternative lifestyles by Dorothy Ainsworth
Homemade cottage cheese, rhubarb pie, lemon custard pudding cake, pasties, beef stew, biscuits, butter, grouse breast by Jackie Clay
Defeating debt – personal bankruptcy as a legitimate means to get out of debt by Don Chance
A simple backwoods hay baler by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Diagnosing appendicitis by Bill Glade, M.D.
Supercharge your AM radio by Charles A. Sanders
Tomato canning tips by Tom R. Kovach
Chapter 4: the last ride of ‘yo roller by Robert Waters
Ayoob on firearms – shooting left-handed by Massad Ayoob
The last word – the “curse” of oil by John Silveira
My View – Confronting the enemy by Dave Duffy
What you can do to protect yourself against chemical, biological, and nuclear terrorism by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Dark winter – a simulated terrorist attack on three American cities using weaponized smallpox by Dave Duffy
How safe is smallpox vaccine? by Dave Duffy
Think of it this way – biological and chemical weapons through history by John Silveira
Traditional trail foods – transportable calories by Brad Rohdenburg
Preparedness for travelers by Brad Rohdenburg
Jackie Clay’s basic “grab & git” emergency kits by Jackie Clay
Ayoob on firearms – in time of war: the Israeli answer to terrorism by Massad Ayoob
The home citrus orchard by Anita Evangelista
Companion planting by Beverly Mettot
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Chapter 3: Occupational hazard by Robert Waters
The West Nile virus threat by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
The last word – is television still a wasteland? by John Silveira
Issue #80 (March/April 2003)
My View – Smallpox, it’s worth worrying about by Dave Duffy
Keeping your heart healthy by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Ayoob on firearms – a 24/7 backwoods handgun by Massad Ayoob
Living the outlaw life: William Jefferson Bush vs. George W. Clinton by Claire Wolfe
A comfortable base camp while building your backwoods home by Jackie Clay
Home canning equals fast, easy, tasty meals by Jackie Clay
Growing cauliflower by Nancy Pierson Farris
My garden – a springboard of food, pleasure, and history by Habeeb Salloum
A pleasant surprise: the asparagus bean by Alice B. Yaeger
Harvesting the wild: greens by Jackie Clay
Brooder in a box by Sylvia Gist
Growing and using blueberries by Charles A. Sanders
Chapter 1: Point blank by Robert Waters
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Mosquitoes by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
Leaves of three, let them be! by Tom and Joanne O’Toole
The last word – do we really need yuppies? by John Silveira
Issue #79 (January/February 2003)
My View – The attack on Colin Powell prompts questions I’m not supposed to ask by Dave Duffy
Use Wallo’Water and gain a month of growing season by Jackie Clay
A packing crate mini-barn by Edward King
Harvesting the wild: acorns by Jackie Clay
Ayoob on firearms – firearms and cold weather considerations by Massad Ayoob
Want more fruit from less space? Espalier your trees! by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Pemmican an ideal all-purpose food by Habeeb Salloum
The vanishing outhouse by Tom R. Kovach
Caring for spices and herbs by Tom R. Kovach
How to butcher a chicken in 20 minutes or less…while leaving the carcass and feathers intact! by Roger W. Grim, D.C.
Preparing garden soil in winter by Alice B. Yaeger
Living with wildlife by Tom R. Kovach
Sell your home: get a good price and sell it faster by Jackie Clay
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Install a mobile, solar powered toilet by Jeffrey R. Yago
Cracklin’s an irresistible snack that you can’t stop sneaking’ by Linda Gabris
Portable fence panels: the homesteader’s friend by Jackie Clay
Preserving fish by Tom R. Kovach
There’s money in music by Don Chance
Mane and tail tools by Gary D. Kirchmeier
Mountain and winter driving by Don Fallick
The last word – a proposal for ending violent crime by John Silveira
Issue #78 (November/December 2002)
My View – Which is better: a small town or city? by Dave Duffy
Planting fruit, nut, & shade trees by Alice B. Yaeger
Living the outlaw life: soothed into losing: politicians, lies, and the Second Amendment by Claire Wolfe
Phantom solar – the crucial invisible system needed before you install solar by Jeffrey R. Yago
Build a portable woodstove for $30 by David Scott Matthews
Stay warm in emergencies, at home, outdoors, & in your car by Don Fallick
Homemade walnut stain by Dana Martin Batory
Drawing the line on timber trespass by Paul Lamble
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Fix your feet – preventing and treating walking-related injuries by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Bread: the staff of life by Jackie Clay
Horseshoe projects by Clay Sawyer
Ayoob on firearms – what’s this “glock” thing all about? by Massad Ayoob
Three ways to preserve your pumpkin by Tom R. Kovach
Making baby food at home by Michele Lightfoot
Naturally colorful – how to produce your own dyes by Marcella Shaffer
The last word – fixing a broken jury system by John Silveira
Issue #77 (September/October 2002)
My View – Is it time for an education revolution? by Dave Duffy
Can she bake an apple pie, Billy Boy? by Jackie Clay
Avoiding heat illness by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Ayoob on firearms – reflections on the Second Amendment by Massad Ayoob
A river rock shower by Dorothy Ainsworth
Build a graceful footbridge by Harrison Stone
The fall garden by Alice B. Yaeger
Think of it this way – the coming American dictatorship revisited by John Silveira
Two livestock feeders and an insulated water bucket by Clay Sawyer
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Make a quilt out of Levis by Dorothy Ainsworth
Harvesting the wild upland game birds by Jackie Clay
Fencing for livestock and poultry by Jackie Clay
The last word – the world’s least-free country by John Silveira
Issue #76 (July/August 2002)
My View – Just Say No! to the Federal Government by Dave Duffy
Dehydrating fruits & vegetables by Alice B. Yaeger
Tipi – build a beautiful, inexpensive movable home by Dynah Geissal
Yurt magic…building an enchanting instant house by Claire Wolfe
Here’s how we built our straw-bale house by Dawn Schatz
Get to know your herbs by Alice B. Yaeger
Start a post-construction cleaning business by Dorothy Ainsworth
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Ayoob on firearms – getting along with the cops by Massad Ayoob
Living the outlaw life: going PT: an experiment in freedom on the road by Claire Wolfe
13 steps to a life of freedom by Mary Anne Wutzke
Surplus firearms for preparedness and self-defense by Jeff Salmon
Happy chickens healthy eggs by Edna Manning
Harvesting the wild cactus by Jackie Clay
For health & comfort, try wild herbal teas by Cynthia Andal
My View – Exercising with gadgets, the ones that work aren’t what you’d expect by Dave Duffy
To maintain good health you must exercise by Richard Blunt
What to do when there’s no doctor! by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Supplements – it’s a murky science, but here’s what I take, and here’s why by John Silveira
Dorper sheep – revolutionizing the meat sheep industry by Darlene Polachic
Avoiding the misery of poison oak by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Caring for wounds in the field by Bill Glade, MD
Save a life by becoming a first responder, EMT, or paramedic by Jeffrey R. Yago
Living the outlaw life: are you crazy? Somebody wants you to be by Claire Wolfe
Ayoob on firearms – political activism, backwoods style by Massad Ayoob
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Harvesting the wild asparagus by Jackie Clay
No dentist? Oh, no! by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
The self-sufficient barnyard by Rich Kientopf
Issue #74 (March/April 2002)
My View – Personal guns getting to be in style by Dave Duffy
Grow grow grow by Alice B. Yaeger
Disaster preparation! by Gary F. Arnet, DDS
Morels…a taste of springtime by Linda Gabris
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
Nuclear terrorism by John Silveira
Ayoob on firearms – sensible gun choices after September 11th by Massad Ayoob
Reality confirms need to arm pilots by Massad Ayoob
Harvesting the wild – hunting and using deer, elk, and moose by Jackie Clay
Storing fuel by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Tools and hardware for the backwoods home by James Ballou
The return of home emergency shelters takes on a dual- purpose approach by Jeffrey R. Yago
Raised bed gardening – neat and productive by Alice B. Yaeger
Raised beds, concrete blocks, and clay soil by John Dunbar
The last word – Silveira’s 1st law: every group needs a black sheep by John Silveira
Issue #73 (January/February 2002)
My View – We should have seen this one coming by Dave Duffy
Getting out of Dodge – 10 things I am doing to prepare for the move to the country by Luke Lee
Biological & chemical terrorism by Dave Duffy
The history of chemical & biological warfare by Dave Duffy
Living the outlaw life: freedom tomorrow by Claire Wolfe
Emergency solar power for $950 by Jeffrey R. Yago
the gee-whiz! page by O.E. MacDougal
The survival garden by Alice B. Yaeger
Long-term food storage by Jackie Clay
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship, part VIII by John Silveira
How do you live without electricity by Anita Evangelista
Ayoob on firearms – what’s next? What can you do? by Massad Ayoob
The last word – mistaken for a terrorist by Don Fallick
Issue #72 (November/December 2001)
My View – How do you keep yourself safe? by Dave Duffy
Build your own log home in the woods by Jackie Clay
Knowing survival fire craft can save your life by Robert N. Anderson
Ayoob on firearms – do rural homeowners need guns for self defense? by Massad Ayoob
A solar primer: how it works, how it’s made, what it costs by Jeffrey R. Yago
Living the outlaw life: database doo dah by Claire Wolfe
Build a house for less than $10,000 – we did it! by Judy Statezny Ulch
Reading animal tracks and signs by Tony Nester
the gee-whiz! page by John Silveira
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship, part VII by John Silveira
Spinning fiber for the homestead by Susan Shephard
Build a split-rail fence in impossible soil by Dorothy Ainsworth
Cookies in a jar by Sharon L. Palmer RD
Precious persimmons by Marcella Shaffer
Homemade toys! Easy to make, fun to play with, and great for gifts! by Cynthia Andal
The last word – money can buy happiness by John Silveira
Issue #71 (September/October 2001)
My View – Freedom, guns, & boycotts by Dave Duffy
Water: a safe supply when you’re off the grid by Jeffrey R. Yago
Living the outlaw life: beware the great guru of freedom by Claire Wolfe
Ayoob on firearms – sight and sound enhancement by Massad Ayoob
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship, part VI by John Silveira
Build your own log home in the woods, part 2 by Jackie Clay
The good life starts with your garden by Alice B. Yaeger
This coop is for the birds: Mattie Sue, Splatty-Goo, and Fu-man-choo by Dorothy Ainsworth
Tips and handy hints for 4×4 living by Jackie Clay
Caribbean cooking by Richard Blunt
Storm survivors by Anita Evangelista
Earth-sheltered homes and structures by Ruthanne and Marty Davis
The last word – man vs. the machine by John Silveira
Issue #70 (July/August 2001)
My View – Something unsaid about Timothy McVeigh’s execution by Dave Duffy
The raging torrent – respect it, even when you play by Scott Stoddard
Ayoob on firearms – the rationale of the automatic rifle by Massad Ayoob
Living the outlaw life: freeing your inner outlaw by Claire Wolfe
Build a stone wall by Charles A. Sanders
Oh, no! not lentils again! by Habeeb Salloum
Retiring a flag by Don Fallick
Build your own log home in the woods by Jackie Clay
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship, part V by John Silveira
Energy works – powering medical equipment during a utility blackout by Michael Hackleman
Energy works – finalizing a hydro-electric installation by Michael Hackleman
Some unusual jellies for your sweet tooth by Charles A. Sanders
Build a small a-frame using pallets by Clay Sawyer
The last word – how to blow up an anthill by H. Elton Harris
My View – How environmental ideology hurts the solar energy industry by Dave Duffy
Animal birthing by Jackie Clay
Foraging for a fine cup of wild herb tea by Linda Gabris
Build your own laser level by Harry McCarty
Ayoob on firearms – picking a holster by Massad Ayoob
Mending basics by Genie Dickerson
Build a pallet fence by Clay Sawyer
Tanning hides at home – low labor, low cost by Anita Evangelista
What do you do with all those eggs? by Katherine Dazazel
Build a log crib by Dorothy Ainsworth
A child’s garden – more than child’s play by Jackie Clay
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship, part IV by John Silveira
Build with beautiful field stone by Dolores Wilgenbusch
Picking and preserving the wild plum by Bill Weekes
Tails of the marsh by Maureen Gilmer
Energy works – installing a hydro system, a low-buck, low-tech approach to tapping a water source for power by Michael Hackleman
Issue #68 (March/April 2001)
My View – Sensible health is based on science by Dave Duffy
Love those green beans by Alice B. Yaeger
In search of the perfect cup of coffee by Richard Blunt
Steal your neighbor’s trash for fun and profit by Tim Pickles
New invention – the fencerunner by Dietmar Berg
Why garden organically? by Jackie Clay
Stealth gardening by David Sneed
Energy works – restoring a hydro unit by Michael Hackleman
Ayoob on firearms – of kids and guns by Massad Ayoob
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship part III by John Silveira
The last word – Chuck meets Bubba by John Silveira
Issue #67 (January/February 2001)
My View – Goodbye TV, hello constructive time by Dave Duffy
Tomatoes! What would we do without them? by Alice B. Yaeger
Cutting dangerous trees by Don Fallick
The homestead greenhouse by Charles A. Sanders
Garden seeds – a great winter pastime by Jackie Clay
Ayoob on firearms – Taurus plinking rifle: a blast from the past by Massad Ayoob
Know your goat by Jan Palmer
Death of a farm by Hugo De Sarro
Dairy treats are easy to make with these low-tech recipes by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Make your own hard cider by Richard Blunt
Get out of, stay out of debt by Darlene Campbell
Energy works – do-it-yourself hydro survey by Michael Hackleman
Think of it this way – The coming American dictatorship part II by John Silveira
The last word – outplayed & outbluffed by John Silveira
Issue #66 (November/December 2000)
My View – Can an understanding of math and statistics save America’s freedoms? by Dave Duffy
Tale of a country family by Rachel Baxter
The perfect…backwoods horse by Dianna Saleh
Think of it this way – the coming American dictatorship by John Silveira
A Native American feast by Jackie Clay
Masonry stoves – what’s old is new by Margene Whitler Hucek
Energy works – an interview with Mick Sagrillo – harnessing the wind by Michael Hackleman
Energy works – finding and restoring a 1930s windcharger by Michael Hackleman and Craig Worthley
Ayoob on firearms – the armed private business by Massad Ayoob
An easy-to-make pot rack by Clay Sawyer
Use homemade decorations to brighten the holidays by Olga Robertson
Theories of the universe by Dave Duffy
Hungarian venison stew by Tom R. Kovach
Make your own insulated waterer by Clay Sawyer
Home canning safety tips by Liz Case
The last word – Communism vs. the cool-aid stand by John Silveira
Issue #65 (September/October 2000)
My View – Can America be saved from stupid people? by Dave Duffy
How we found our remote backwoods home by Jackie Clay
Day by day with Jackie Clay by Jackie Clay
Ayoob on firearms – against a rapist by Massad Ayoob
Shoot what you’re used to by Massad Ayoob
Start a jug band for $100 or less by Don Fallick
Storing tender bulbs by Tom R. Kovach
Homestead helpers by Charles A. Sanders
Grandpa’s justice by Tom R. Kovach
Homeschooling through high school by Janet Leake
Energy works – a passive solar-heated tower house by Stephen Heckeroth
Energy works – 7 solar water heating system designs by Michael Hackleman
Go East…young man by John Whight
Lye soap making in the modern home by Steve German
Cooking lamb with style by Richard Blunt
Weave your own basket from natural vines by Marcella Shaffer
The last word – a lesson in respect by John Silveira
Issue #64 (July/August 2000)
My View – Why not risk it all! by Dave Duffy
Home dairying by Marcella Shaffer
How high altitudes affect home canning by Marjorie Burris
Make a sure-fire live trap by Charles A. Sanders
A tip from Alaska on making natural dogfood by David Sneed
Ayoob on firearms – bear medicine, lessons from the winter nationals by Massad Ayoob
Good homemade jerky by Charles A. Sanders
The final act of self-reliance – caring for your own dead by Marcella Shaffer
Our old icehouse – one of our most valuable buildings by Margorie Burris
Integrated PV/roofing by Michael Hackleman
Energy works – A: fitting crystalline solar-electric hardware to rooftops by Michael Hackleman
Energy works – Radiant floor heating, alternative to forced-air heating is solar-powered, too by Michael Hackleman
Energy works – tune up your water system to save energy by Windy Dankoff
The summer of ’35 by John Graesch
Chili mania by Richard Blunt
The last word – stumbling over your own stupidity by John Silveira
My View – The real gun criminals by Dave Duffy
Armed & female by Massad Ayoob
Build this sturdy large-capacity food dehydrator by Charles A. Sanders
Use “wattle & daub” methods for low-cost construction by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Picnicking with class! by Jean Louis L’Heureux
Finding the best dog for the country life by Anita Evangelista
Energy works by Michael Hackleman
Solar building design by Stephen Heckeroth
Solar water pumping basics by Windy Dankoff
Facts you should know about rattlesnakes by Marjorie Burris
From the architect’s chair: framing – things to think about by Martin Harris
Step into the future with your own website by Oliver Del Signore and Mark S. Cogan
Grow your own celery by Alice B. Yaeger
Ayoob on firearms – remembering Y2K by Massad Ayoob
Nutrition and a vegetarian diet by Jennifer Stein Barker
The last word – I don’t know by John Silveira
Issue #62 (March/April 2000)
My View – Let’s stop apologizing for guns by Dave Duffy
Electricity from the wind: assessing wind energy potential by Michael Hackleman
Propagate your plants with division, layering, stem & root cutting, & grafting by Marcella Shaffer
Ayoob on firearms – cheap guns are good enough by Massad Ayoob
Green or yellow: grow your best bush beans ever by Lisa Ann LeFreniere
Rural building: construction q’s and a’s by Martin Harris
Make extra money teaching your skills to others by Robert L. Williams
Ramps: better than garlic breath by Ben Crookshanks
Naughty peppers by Alice B. Yaeger
Jackie’s tips for hardcore homesteading by Jackie Clay
Running your own business – a mother’s perspective by Ilene Duffy
Good garden bugs by Tom R. Kovach
More tips and tricks for the kitchen by Richard Blunt
Working with your woodlot by Robbo Holleran
Basic livestock vetting by Marcella Shaffer
Five great breakfasts that are good for you by Jennifer Stein Barker
Dealing with ticks by Tom R. Kovach
The last word – baseball: it’s still the American sport by John Silveira
Issue #61 (January/February 2000)
My View – Remembering a decade of BHM by Dave Duffy
A (very) short history of the earth by John Silveira
Wild greens: when weeds become vegetables by Jackie Clay
Plant your trees in the spring by Tom R. Kovach
High voltage ac, low voltage dc by Michael Hackleman
A portable bench for your better half by Dana Martin Batory
Start a self-sufficiency garden even in a cramped apartment by Nancy Wolcott
The villain dodder by Alice B. Yaeger
A Yankee father remembered by Natalie McKnight Haugaard
Keeping poison ivy under control by George Griebe
Preparation for successful painting by Oliver Del Signore
Ayoob on firearms – home on the range by Massad Ayoob
Indian pear trees by Alice B. Yaeger
Cooking for a crowd by Marjorie Burris
Bologna sandwiches and roasted rabbit by Habeeb Salloum
Sunny solutions for north slope applications by Michael Hackleman
Issue #60 (November/December 1999)
My View – Millenium excuses and the quest for truth by Dave Duffy
The good life on the Big Island by Skip Thomsen
How big is the solar system? by John Silveira
Ayoob on firearms – defending your lifestyle by Massad Ayoob
Practical livestock for the homestead by Amelia Porter
Reflecting on a life in the woods, and looking ahead by Marjorie Burris
Medical kits for self-reliant families by Jackie Clay
Tips and tricks for the kitchen by Richard Blunt
Think of it this way – The greatest American who was never President by John Silveira
The water system part 3: gold & silver by Michael Hackleman
Try this simple slow cooker by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Issue #59 (September/October 1999)
My View – Should both drugs and guns be legal? by Dave Duffy
Start your food storage on $10 a week by Alan T. Hagan
A house for an outdoor dog by Tom R. Kovach
Leaf it to old Mother Nature by Jim McPherson
Harvesting and freezing apples by Tom R. Kovach
Seven common medicinal plants by Marcella Shaffer
Cooking from home storage with rice by Richard Blunt
Raise tobacco for trade or barter in hard times by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Making maple syrup by Marcella Shaffer
The solar bakery – quickbreads and cakes by Jennifer Stein Barker
Teach speed reading to your children even if you can’t speed read yourself by George Stancliffe
Blanching vegetables by Tom R. Kovach
Ayoob on firearms – “best buy” backwoods .45 by Massad Ayoob
Roughing it with plastic trash bags by Christopher Nyerges
Waising wascally wabbits for din-dins by Don Fallick
The water system part 2: tanks and pumps by Michael Hackleman
A salvaged oak floor for $5 by Robert L. Williams
Issue #58 (July/August 1999)
My View – Why are we bombing Serbia? by Dave Duffy
The water system by Michael Hackleman
Fully involved by Diana W. Morgan
Solar food drying by Marcella Shaffer
How to use those leftovers by Marjorie Burris
Okra, not just for the south by Alice B. Yaeger
Ayoob on firearms – home on the range with a .357 by Massad Ayoob
Cost-saving baby tips by C.M. Hudman
Think of it this way – Why we don’t need no steenking 2nd Amendment by John Silveira
My View – At fascism’s doorstep by Dave Duffy
Cucumbers, cool is the word! by Alice B. Yaeger
Millenium vehicles by Michael Hackleman
Think of it this way – The chances of global disaster by John Silveira
Raising your own beef for your family by Charles A. Sanders
Build a reel toilet paper holder by D.J. Ferdinand
Homemade candy by Richard Blunt
For summertime baking needs build yourself an outdoor horno by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Ambidextrous chainsaw filing by Thomas Brewer
Remembering what grandma used by Marjorie Burris
Growing the eternal tomato by Leonard Trebor
Ayoob on firearms – rifles, shotguns, and handguns for Y2K and beyond by Massad Ayoob
Salvaging cement blocks the easy way by Bill Leonard
Purge the ugly out of your concrete wall by Bill Leonard
Growing goldenseal, it’s like having your own backwoods gold mine! by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Issue #56 (March/April 1999)
My View – The real disaster in our future by Dave Duffy
Grow open-pollinated seeds for self-reliant gardening by Jackie Clay
Build an old-fashioned smokehouse by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Keeping your food cold by Michael Hackleman
Plant a Y2K garden by Robert L. Williams
Bill of no rights by Lewis Napper
Connecting with the pioneers through gardening and foraging by Alice B. Yaeger
Ayoob on firearms – what if they break down my door? by Massad Ayoob
Chocolate, food for the gods by Richard Blunt
Catch more fish with this simple feeder by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Build an ash-heated mini-greenhouse by Robert L. Williams
Compare the nutrition in wild meats to supermarket meats by Charles A. Sanders
Issue #55 (January/February 1999)
My View – Countdown to freedom’s Armageddon by Dave Duffy
With commonsense planning, you can survive hard times by Jackie Clay
What if the electricity goes off? by Michael Hackleman
25 reasons to practice self sufficiency gardening by Martin P. Waterman
Depression era gardening by Alice B. Yaeger
7 mistakes of food storage by Vicki Tate
Storing water for an emergency by Vicki Tate
Staying warm by Robert L. Williams
Ayoob on firearms – the myths of Armageddon by Massad Ayoob
Cooking from long-term food storage by Jackie Clay
How to prosper in hard times by Robert L. Williams
Emergency gear for your vehicle by Jackie Clay
Preparing for the worst by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Roll your own newspaper logs by Robert L. Williams
One last thought: an essay in self-reliance by Robert L. Williams
Issue #54 (November/December 1998)
My View – Do we need more democracy? by Dave Duffy
Get a jump on homesteading with a recreational vehicle by Judy Wogoman
Dreaming of a Civil War Christmas dinner by Larry Cywin
Canning your meats and vegetables at home – it’s not only easy, it’s safe and inexpensive by Jackie Clay
Preserve mushroom harvests by Eudene Murphy
Dad’s incredible (secret ingredient) holiday ham by Don Fallick
Use common herbs to treat the common cold by Bill Palmroth
Ayoob on firearms – home defense handgun: simplicity suffices by Massad Ayoob
Victory gardens by Alice B. Yaeger
Simplify life in your backwoods home by using these easy mountain methods by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Enjoy cheap, delicious lettuce all through the winter months by Robert L. Williams
Can you boil water? by Richard Blunt
There’s money in wild mushrooms – but only if you know what you’re doing by Tom Mysiewicz
Long term food storage by Jackie Clay
Try these tasty solutions to those problem critters around the homestead by Scotty Matthews
This year brew your own holiday beer by Larry Cywin
Think of it this way – Would the United States be better off if it was officially a Christian nation? by John Silveira
Here’s how my family makes its diverse country living by Patrick McMahon
Build a backwoods cat-boat – it’s super-simple, inexpensive by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Buy your country place from the government by Dorothy Cady
Here are a few tips on how to build bridges to neighborliness when you move to the country by Harry Styron
WebTV: for under $200 this is an economical way to get onto the Information Superhighway by Vern Modeland
Issue #53 (September/October 1998)
My View – Do we need a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights? by Dave Duffy
Cut your grocery bill in half by C.M. Hudman
Try this gravel road waterbreak by Mike Honeycutt
How to tell a bad egg by Scotty Matthews
Canning 101 – pickles, fruits, jams, jellies, etc. by Jackie Clay
You must understand venison to be able to cook it successfully by Bill Palmroth
The manure heated hot-bed – an old-tyme Yankee jewel by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
For good compost every time, observe these few simple rules by Tom R. Kovach
We built our solid rubble road out of the debris of a carwash by Glynis Hart
Cash in on those windfalls by Robert L. Williams
Whole-grain sourdough recipes by Jennifer Stein Barker
Squirrel surprise by Grace Petrisin
Think of it this way – If we can’t throw out our outmoded Constitution, then let’s have the NBA run the U.S. government by John Silveira
Here’s how to make the hay business pay off by Emory Warner
Build quick and inexpensive slabwood outbuildings by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Herb scented candles by Darlene Polachic
Ayoob on firearms – national junior handgun championships by Massad Ayoob
Quiet your noisy generator with an automobile muffler by Jon B. Bushey
Make these inexpensive wood surface clamps by Dana Martin Batory
Have some all natural desserts on a stick and be real cool on a hot summer day by Robert L. Williams
Build a simple through-the-wall woodbox that keeps the cold out and the heat in by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Making money is a piece of cake by Robert L. Williams
Free pallet wood and birdhouses add up to big country dollars by Rick Brentlinger
Try this end-of-summer fare by Richard Blunt
Holy mackerel, don’t flounder around; make your own lures just for the halibut by Tom Mysiewicz
Tree talk by Bill Weekes
Issue #52 (July/August 1998)
My View – Happy birthday Communist Manifesto by Dave Duffy
Dehydrated watermelon – for flavor explosions all year round by Robert L. Williams
The Cochrans boost their sales with humor by Vern Modeland
Convert dead space to closet space by Oliver Del Signore
How to make fruit picking easy by Robert L. Williams
No worrying about fire blight with Orient and Kieffer pears by Alice B. Yaeger
Recipes from my mother’s kitchen by Richard Blunt
Here’s a business that’s going to the dogs by Robert L. Williams
Ayoob on firearms – part 1 – is this the ultimate backwoods home rifle? by Massad Ayoob
Think of it this way – What’s left, what’s right? What’s liberal, what’s conservative? by John Silveira
Used bookstores can be successful in the hinterlands by Jennifer Stein Barker
Grow and use hot peppers this year by Jackie Clay
Cooking with hot peppers by Jackie Clay
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Consider these seven factors when selecting good alfalfa hay by Kim Dieter
Kerosene lamps – a bright idea by Don Fallick
Make beautiful bandsaw boxes from scrap wood by Tony Nester
My View – The Millennium Bug? Are you kidding? by Dave Duffy
If you just love those books, here’s how to make $ with them by Mary Kenyon
The emu and ostrich craze – why won’t the big birds fly? by Vern Modeland
Spousal support in a small business – it means tolerance, love, and faith in the future by Patrice Lewis
I grow my homestead fund by stitching “ditty bags” by Winston Howerton
Perk up the cash flow by selling farm produce by Jackie Clay
Remembering “the good life” by Melissa Yell
He combined crab pots with car repair to make his business go by Dave Duffy
Try growing the popular potato by Alice B. Yaeger
Extend the vase life of flowers by Tom R. Kovach
Your honey will love your sweet buns by Jennifer Stein Barker
The pecan is a nut to love by Alice B. Yaeger
Use non-hybrid seeds and save big bucks in this year’s garden by Jackie Clay
Solar oven casseroles are good and easy by Jennifer Stein Barker
Ayoob on firearms – Four X .44 – the logical backwoods handgun by Massad Ayoob
Build a fish pond – just for fun by Dorothy Einsele
Wild raspberries – summertime’s finest treat by Linda Gabris
Build your own portable forge by Corcceigh Green
Dixie butterpeas – not just for the south by Alice B. Yaeger
Elephant garlic as a cash crop by Charles O’Sullivan
Here’s how one man made the transition from city to country by Gene Sheley
Make a fun stick whistle by Charles A. Sanders
Self-publishing can be profitable but stay clear of vanity presses by Robert L. Williams
Hope chest memories by Carole Perlick
A determined Rosie Bley escaped the city by Gene Sheley
Supplement your income by raising exotic tortoises by Tom Bartoli
Issue #50 (March/April 1998)
My View – Confessions of a former liberal by Dave Duffy
Keep deer out of your garden & keep the crops for yourself by Diana W. Morgan
Get an early jump on weeds this spring and have a great garden all year long by Alice B. Yaeger
Dog-gone it, I never sausage a wiener of a recipe by Richard Blunt
Add life and smoothness to your mower with this grease fitting by Lew Rishel
Make your kids some terrific & inexpensive playground toys by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Mountain lions – attacks are still rare, but just in case… by Gene Sheley
Plant fruit trees, pick big bucks by Robert L. Williams
Newcomers and old-timers by T.L. Couch
Build inexpensive sheds in an afternoon by Jan Palmer
Make a Shaker two-drawer case by Dana Martin Batory
Grow unusual plants on your windowsill by Gordon Stetser Jr.
Malabar spinach – great for summer by Alice B. Yaeger
Think of it this way – Why bureaucracy will likely destroy America by John Silveira
From triumph to tragedy to triumph again, Dorothy Ainsworth makes her valiant comeback by Dorothy Ainsworth
Make a garden in the desert by Hank Rettig
Ayoob on firearms – coping with gun control in paradise by Massad Ayoob
Use “native soil” when you transplant trees or shrubs by Gordon Stetser Jr.
Home sweet home? by Danny C. Blevins
Make “split pulley” bookends by Dana Martin Batory
Travel cheaply, but in style by staying at beautiful hostels by Jan Palmer
Tony Reitz – not just a chimney sweep by Gene Sheley
Make use of throwaway fish with “fish salad a la carp” by J. Alan Burdick
Make your own coffin nails with this easy-to-use gadget by Gene Sheley
Save big $$$ by installing your own septic system by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Try tempeh as a protein substitute by Jennifer Stein Barker
Have gourmet fare foraging wild spring greens by Robert K. Henderson
Issue #49 (January/February 1998)
My View – That’s not what we mean by Dave Duffy
Build your wire or electric fence properly the first time, and it will serve you for years by Charles A. Sanders
Build your own solar hot tub by Robert C. Herman
Compost the “quickie” way by Gordon Stetser Jr.
Think of it this way – Who were the best and worst U.S. Presidents? by John Silveira
Figs – the healthy biblical fruit by Alice B. Yaeger
Want great charcoal? Make your own by Robert L. Williams
Make mead the easy way by Carl Bussjaeger
The dangers of civilization by T.J. Couch
Ayoob on firearms – a cop’s advice to those home alone by Massad Ayoob
Save money by being your own butcher by Jack Martin
Start your own chicken flock by Charles A. Sanders
Freeze branding horses by Doug Householder
Use old newspapers to make your starter pots by Darlene Polachic
Chevy small block V8s – cheap and reliable transportation by Al Doyle
Some thoughts on gardener gifts by Alice B. Yaeger
Forget the dog, the chicken is man’s best friend by Richard Blunt
Breastfeeding – a primer by Kathy Parkes
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Five building tricks for super-strong framing by Don Fallick
If you could have just one gun in the woods, go for a shotgun by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Build a flying “helicopter” boomerang by Don Fallick
Make beautiful jewelry using porcupine quills by Christina VanGinkel
Issue #48 (November/December 1997)
My View – Thanks for not killing them by Dave Duffy
You don’t have to be a historian to make money writing your hometown’s Pictorial History by Robert L. Williams
For a unique taste treat and a lot of fun, grow Native American corn in your garden by Jackie Clay
Plant your Irish potatoes this fall or winter by Robert L. Williams
Protect your chickens from predators by installing this novel electric fence by Carol Kuehn
Herbs make your canned and frozen foods more appealing by Doris E. Stebbins
Try these pasta desserts for unusual holiday fare by Richard Blunt
Make your own shopmade rabbet plane by Dana Martin Batory
How to maintain a dirt road by Marjorie Burris
Ayoob on firearms – old guns for the old homestead by Massad Ayoob
Give the old chair a lease on life by Maryann Tempest
Use this system to make “quickie quilts” for the whole family…in time for Christmas! by Tanya Kelley
For float-hunting, you’ll want to make a Native American style canoe paddle by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Holiday ham leftovers by France Smith
Make some rustic Barbie furniture by Dana Martin Batory
Commonsense preparedness just makes sense by Jackie Clay
Reflections on “the dream” by T.L. Couch
Here are four sure catfish baits by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Elegant desserts for entertaining by Jennifer Stein Barker
Homemade wax bullets let you practice shooting on a budget by Martin Markham
Protect your small buildings from wind damage by Harry G. Nemec
“You squeezes de tail an’ sucks de haid” by James Robertson
Grow windowsill peppers the year-round by Lance and Jennifer Barker
Winter in the backwoods is a lot more pleasant if you use these tips to stay warm and dry by Don Fallick
Make diapers with flair by Alcemae K. Paul
Tofu – healthful, delicious, versatile, and you can make it yourself at home by Leland Edward Stone
Winterize your animals without going broke by Jackie Clay
Issue #47 (September/October 1997)
My View – Country bumpkins by Dave Duffy
Be prepared for “after the accident happens” by Diana W. Morgan
Acorns are not just squirrel food by Christopher Nyerges
Ayoob on firearms – kids, values, and “junior shooting” by Massad Ayoob
Let your imagination guide you to making money in the country by Richard Brock
You can cut your costs in half by installing a chain link fence yourself by Tom Bartoli
You could furnish an entire homestead at Lehman’s “non-electric” hardware store by Don Fallick
From honey apple crips to French tarts, tasty apple treats are just right for fall by Jennifer Stein Barker
Make a sidewalk garden bench by Dana Martin Batory
Enjoy America’s sugarplum – the persimmon by Charles A. Sanders
Save your harvest leftovers with a vegetable stew mix by Anita Evangelista
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Making paper at home is a fascinating process by Carl Bussjaeger
You can become a hardcore forager by Larry Cywin
Fish – this gourmet food is fun to catch, relatively easy to cook, and healthy to eat by Richard Blunt
The saga of the brand name computer and why you should buy a “clone” by John Silveira
Make a fully functional cold storage pit/mound and enjoy your garden’s production all winter by Armand O. Deblois
Inexpensive retired Russian military rifles can be the ideal backwoods meat guns by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Seven secrets of Dutch oven cooking by Roger L. Beattie
Comfrey is a powerful healing herb by Anita Evangelista
Issue #46 (July/August 1997)
My View – The militia movement by Dave Duffy
Multi-level marketing – is it the road to riches or disaster? by Katharine B. Reader
For lots of summer fun, make a super squirtgun by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Build a seed starter and make a nice part-time garden income by Alice B. Yaeger
Roadside marketing: the best of two worlds by Robert L. Williams
A canoe livery – an honest, clean business by Harry Spetla
Get a taste of India in your kitchen tonight by Richard Blunt
Get paid to take vacations by Robert L. Williams
Ayoob on firearms – Mossberg model 500: the backwoods shotgun by Massad Ayoob
Here’s 5 reasons adults should read kids’ books by Kathryn Houser
How about them $mushrooms$ by Robert Rowe
Think of it this way – Science and truth, are they related? by John Silveira
Jerusalem artichoke: food for man and beast by Katherine Tapley
Grandma will love this personal “helping hands” wall hanging by Sally Boulding
Yesterday’s furniture today – a puncheon bench by Dana Martin Batory
Drip irrigation saves a lot of water and weeding by William Gettys
Build a “solar powered” clock – it’s fun, educational, and even useful by Carl Bussjaeger
Collect (almost) free money by gathering readily available wild plants & botanicals by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Heat your household from the outside by Jacqueline Tresl
Build a bat house to control insect pests by Robert L. Williams
Cool your home with this simple device while you also meet your hot water needs by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Substitute teaching – the pay is good, but it ain’t always easy by Don Fallick
Wild garlic – independent and delicious by Alice B. Yaeger
Make lemonade without lemons by John C. Fisher
My View – A news magazine worth reading by Dave Duffy
If you build your own (legal) house, you’ll have to deal with the permit process by Skip Thomsen
Get low-cost, high-quality lumber by investing in an inexpensive planer by Robert L. Williams
I found that special somebody, and you can too – with safety by Jayn Steidl Thibodeau
The marvel of baking soda by Richard Bauman
Lay vinyl flooring the foolproof way by Oliver Del Signore
10 strong mildew deterrents by Sandy Lindsey
Make your own ulu – it’s the ultimate backwoods knife by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Build an inexpensive but durable jackleg fence by Dynah Geissal
Build a homestead copy cart by Charles A. Sanders
These double-steep half stairs save space by George W. McLeod
Ayoob on firearms – the M1A, a rifle that makes a statement by Massad Ayoob
Here are some answers to often asked questions of anti- gunners by Massad Ayoob
Try alfalfa for bigger plants by Kim Dieter
Go camping on a low budget or go on no budget at all by Christopher Nyerges
Think of it this way – Prohibition: then, now and always by John Silveira
Women play a key role when it comes to making this rural volunteer fire department a success by Carole Perlick
Build an all-purpose ladder by Robert L. Williams
Greens and rhubarb are spring tonics by Jennifer Stein Barker
Do you have a good recipe for stir-fried rattlesnake? by Don Fallick
Mom’s wash was rainwater clean by Barbara Kesser
There’s still a lot of life left in dead trees by Tom R. Kovach
Grow sweet Tetsukabuto squash by Alice B. Yaeger
Barbecue – it’s America’s national cuisine by Richard Blunt
Make your own quality rope by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Understanding paint and stain by Harry G. Nemec
Issue #44 (March/April 1997)
My View – A history lesson from Ayn Rand by Dave Duffy
Save time and energy with the fenced chicken coop/garden by John Silveira
Rid your garden of snails and slugs – organically by Nancy Gordon
Try these 13 metal cleaning tips to keep your house shining by Sandy Lindsey
Many choices for mulch by Tom R. Kovach
You can make your own fertilizers by Christopher and Dolores Lynn Nyerges
Soil aeration is essential to a successful garden by Alice B. Yaeger
For extra production, try mound gardening by Edward Love Johnson
Make your own effective fishing tackle while you save money and recycle scrap by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
You can learn to help chicks live through “problem hatches” by Susan Betz Jitomir
Repel garden pests with companion planting by Inez Castor
I have a new address…but I didn’t move by Lee Ann Murphy
Enjoy snap beans – fresh from the garden by Alice B. Yaeger
These rolls will enrich a meal, or even be a meal by Jennifer Stein Barker
Ayoob on firearms – accessible to you, but not the kids by Massad Ayoob
Telling time by the sun and stars is fun, and it’s also surprisingly accurate by Don Fallick
The dandelion is a healthful, great-tasting weed you can eat by Carol Williams
Think of it this way – Losing our rights as we watch television by John Silveira
Lawn care tips by Tom R. Kovach
Set 100 steel fence posts a day with a home-made driver by Don Fallick
Gold is where you find it – and it’s found along the Klamath by Gene Sheley
I remember the day the lynx attacked by Dorothy Simpson Croxton
Do leather repairs the frugal way, using tools and materials you already have by Gary D. Kirchmeier
Trees enhance any yard, but…if you’re planning your garden near trees, remember these tips by Tom R. Kovach
If you can boil water, you can make a good stew by Richard Blunt
Raise your own feed crops for your livestock by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Make superior hay the old-fashioned way by Jacqueline Tresl
This house was blasted out of solid rock by L. Joseph Brooks
Make manure tea for a more bountiful garden by Sharon Erickson Ropes
Build your own backwoods mulch machine by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
There are lots of ways to compost – find the one that’s right for you by Connie Glasheen
Trimming feet is important by Jayn Steidl Thibodeau
Issue #43 (January/February 1997)
My View – Start your own newspaper by Dave Duffy
Heat and cool inexpensively with a ground source heat pump by B.B. Bunting and Don Fallick
Tankless water heaters offer some important advantages, but they have some drawbacks, too by Greg Guiltner
Rough day? You need to sip some yeller wine by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Diesel generator power is a sensible choice, especially when integrated into the total system by Skip Thomsen
Is steam power in your future? by Skip Goebel
Considering life in rural Arkansas by Sharon Goodman
Try these simple ways to get started in solar hot water by Don Fallick
Better health from common plants by Christopher Nyerges
A hot tub doesn’t have to be expensive…we made ours for $35 by Tom Phillips
Getting the most out of a solar electric system by Paul Jeffrey Fowler
We built a homemade community fire truck by Don Fallick
The incredible cattail – the super Wal-Mart of the swamp by Kevin F. Duffy
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Here’s the best way to split gnarly firewood by Jim Deaton
Here’s how to store LP gas, gasoline, diesel, and kerosene on the homestead – safely by Emory Warner
Improve FM and shortwave reception with a do-it- yourself radio antenna by Charles A. Sanders
Homesteading on the electronic frontier. Solar, wind, and other independent energy information can be found on the internet by Martin P. Waterman
Ayoob on firearms – teaching your lady to shoot by Massad Ayoob
Here’s a cabbage with class – early Jersey Wakefield by Alice B. Yaeger
Make your own Old World culinary delights by Richard Blunt
Just for kids – fairies in your garden by Lucy Shober
Sometimes a good old bucket of coals is the best solution by Nancy Owen
Good-bye old friend by Lucy Shober
Seventeen great tips for caring for windows, mirrors, and other household glass by Sandy Lindsey
Here’s an easier (and cheaper) way to make wooden beams by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
You can grow gourmet strawberries from seed by Diana W. Morgan
These salads are hearty dishes by Jennifer Stein Barker
Issue #42 (November/December 1996)
My View – Don’t throw away your vote by Dave Duffy
Keep the cooks happy with these easy-to-make kitchen helpers by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Close encounters with the white deer by Marjorie Burris
Here are five quick and easy craft projects by Jan Cook
I heat my house by burning corn by Judith W. Monroe
Save time and money, and get that custom look, with hinges you make yourself by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Listening to shortwave radio broadcasts from around the world is informative and fun by Charles A. Sanders
These chocolate treats make great gifts and delicious holiday desserts by Tanya Kelley
Custom-crafted toiletries make very special gifts by Joy Lamb
Protect your land title before you buy by Don Fallick
Next year, grow your own holiday turkey by Darlene Campbell
Here are 10 ways to beat corrosion in the garage by Sandy Lindsey
Make this classic Shaker-style butcher block by Dana Martin Batory
Seed art – it’s fun to collect the seeds and to create these unusual pictures by Alice B. Yaeger
Make delicious, eye-catching holiday breads by Richard Blunt
Where I live by Annie Duffy
This method lets you make quilts that are artistic and very personal by Carole Perlick
Make your own nifty gift bags by Darlene Polachic
You can make these beautiful pinecone wreaths at home by Darlene Polachic
Use these tips to avoid problems with your sewing machine by Reuben O. Doyle
What if there’s no doctor? Knowing CPR can save a life by Carole Perlick
Delicious holiday cakes don’t have to be diet-busters by Jennifer Stein Barker
Ayoob on firearms – the best deal in home-defense guns by Massad Ayoob
Make a doll with real hair by Jan Cook
For many people, these natural remedies can reduce high blood pressure by Christopher Nyerges
Make a beautiful tire planter by Carole Perlick
With papier mache, you can make treasures from trash by Sally Denney
Here’s how to make a musical bamboo flute by Robert E. Kramer
Homesteading on the electronic frontier. Looking for love in cyberspace by Martin P. Waterman
In the classroom and at home, this system will help you grow self-reliant kids by Marjorie Harrison
Grow winter salad greens on your windowsill by Sally Denney
Issue #41 (September/October 1996)
My View – The “Leave Us Alone” coalition and some alternative news sources by Dave Duffy
For large quantity food dehydration try this homemade gem from the past by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Pectin – you can rely on the grocer, or you can learn to make it yourself by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Those leftover fall tomatoes are a delicious bounty that should be put aside for the future by Alice B. Yaeger
Apple-dapples – fun to make and even more fun to snack on by Linda Gabris
It’s easy to build your own milking stanchion by Janell Henschel
You can make delicious meals all winter with stored vegetables and dried spices by Jennifer Stein Barker
Ten off-beat metal cleaning tricks by Sandy Lindsey
Here are some simple tips on how to store apples for a long, long time by Don Fallick
Careful planning will make harvesting and preserving food a year-long process by Dynah Geissal
Make “recycled wine” from leftover fruit pulp by Allyn Uptain
Pressing cider and memories by Brenda McBride
Solve chinking woes with a mortar-sawdust mix by Robert L. Williams
Orphaned kittens need special care by Carolyn A. Beck
Based on years of personal experience, here are 10 good tips for homeschooling your children by Mary Jo Bratton
A unit study on birds by Mary Jo Bratton
Teach your kids math with the banking game by Micki Warner
Improve your poultry with selective breeding by Jan Palmer
Here are some cucumber pickles to make at home by Olivia Miller
Enrich your soil with cover crops by Inez Castor
Here are some tasty ways to use those end-of-season green tomatoes by Marjorie Burris
Make grape juice the easy way by Tanya Kelley
What if there’s no doctor? Surviving a heart attack in the backwoods by Carole Perlick
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Keep fresh greens in your garden – even in the snow – by using row cover by Lance and Jennifer Barker
Cracking walnuts – “almost fun” by Lydia Mayfield
Keep your onions fresh…with panty hose! by James Robertson
Traditional ways of keeping your corn crop and seed corn are still very effective by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Use plastic to get a head start on corn in the fall by Mark and Lynn Klammer
Sheet composting saves work by John Fuchs
A few strings attached by Marcia Brown
Squash seeds are a delicious, nutritious snack by Robert K. Henderson
Mugwort – from aiding digestion to relieving fatigue, this flavorful plant has many good uses by Christopher Nyerges
Ayoob on firearms – the backwoods hunter by Massad Ayoob
Leaf mold is another way to build your soil by John Fuchs
Venison deserves gourmet treatment by Edith Helmich
Homesteading on the electronic frontier. Harvesting information from the internet by Martin P. Waterman
Southern cooking that doesn’t just whistle Dixie by Richard Blunt
Issue #40 (July/August 1996)
My View – Born of desperation by Dave Duffy
If you have some solid how-to knowledge to sell, writing and publishing a book is not that hard by Skip Thomsen
Delicious, wholesome, and just enough “crunch,” these special soybeans sell for $2 a pound by Jill Fox
Here are two country couples who diversified to make a living by Dave Duffy
The “night crawler condo” is a great way to make money by Angela Jenkins
Got some weekend residents in your area? Then your home business is waiting to open by Nanci Vineyard
Raising rabbits – for meat and making money, it’s hard to beat this creature on the homestead by Jayn Steidl Thibodeau
This family started a used bookstore for under $2,000 by Mary Kenyon
For headache, fever, or even rheumatism, relief is as near as the familiar willow plant by Christopher Nyerges
You can have a good career as a nurse practitioner no matter where you live by Rodney L. Merrill
Consider small-scale hog production for delicious food and reliable income by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Felting is an ancient art that’s still useful today by Anita Evangelista
Simplify, save, grow food, and trade and you too can afford to work for yourself by Dynah Geissal
Ayoob on firearms – the price of machismo by Massad Ayoob
You can make extra money as a stringer by Robert L. Williams
A guaranteed-catch, u-catch trout pond is a fun and profitable business by Darlene Polachic
Forage for wood lettuce and ground coral and you can spice up your outdoor eating by Branley Allan Branson
Perfect whole wheat breads…some troubleshooting ideas by Jennifer Stein Barker
Think of it this way – Want proof of luck, ESP, and psychic powers? by John Silveira
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but you can grow it in your garden by Robert L. Williams
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Homesteading on the electronic frontier…cybrarian – a great internet job by Martin P. Waterman
Using trot lines, set lines, and jug fishing will increase your fish catch substantially by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
You can make this effective gray water disposal system by Steve Anderson
My View – The age of misinformation by Dave Duffy
Make your own lumber with a chainsaw mill by Jacqueline Tresl
Here’s a “helping hand” for your chainsaw lumber mill by R.E. Bumpus
You have to look beyond the building code to create really pleasing stairs by Skip Thomsen
Here’s a mighty creative way to protect your plants from animals by Joy Lamb
Homesteading on the electronic frontier by Martin P. Waterman
Your family can afford a computer: buy it used by Sharon Griggs
Would you believe…a canvas roof? It’s simple, quick, durable, and cheap by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
There are lots of tomato varieties – choose the ones that suit your garden and your taste by Alice B. Yaeger
A brick walk with little work and less money by Robert L. Williams
Build a three-car garage for $78 by Robert L. Williams
Lessons I learned while building my log home by Dynah Geissal
Ayoob on firearms – the Marlin Model 60, it’s the classic backwoods home rifle by Massad Ayoob
Think of it this way – Just how smart is that computer on your desk? by John Silveira
Ducks contribute to a homestead in many ways by Sylvia Gist
Concrete domes have some impressive advantages by Lance Bisaccia
Cob construction is literally dirt cheap by Marna Meagaen
Make quick and easy pasta by Jennifer Stein Barker
White sage – the quintessential chaparral herb by Christopher Nyerges
Safe, delicious, and inexpensive home preserves by Richard Blunt
Plan your energy-independent home before you begin construction by Paul Jeffrey Fowler
Issue #38 (March/April 1996)
My View – The tax problem by Dave Duffy
It’s cheap and easy to multiply plants by using these propagation techniques by Connie Glasheen
Soil pH is the secret of a good garden by Marjorie Burris
Here are some thoughts on finding your dream place – garden and all by Alice B. Yaeger
PV pioneer describes his successful solar home by Paul Jeffrey Fowler
Homesteading on the electronic frontier by Martin P. Waterman
Eating crow isn’t that bad by Bill Palmroth
Protect those young trees from frost and vermin by Tommy Kovach
Don’t have a cow! (Get a steer instead) by Tanya Kelley
Try these organic controls for garden pests by Tommy Kovach
Stop bugs Nature’s way by Maurcia DeLean
Combat aphids by planting garlic by Barbara Fallick
From humble stew to curried root soup, root vegetables are an overlooked delight by Richard Blunt
Dorothy Ainsworth update: Out of the ashes by Dorothy Ainsworth
Be a purple martin landlord – and find lots of uses for gourds by Edna C. Norrell
It’s springtime in Montana by Dynah Geissal
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Make these hot drinks for liquid comfort by Jennifer Stein Barker
You definitely want to grow your own asparagus by Anne Westbrook Dominick
The Ichiban hybrid eggplant is a real producer by Alice B. Yaeger
For something different in your garden, try ground cherries by Sally Denney
What you do to one side of an equation, you do to the other to keep it balanced by John Silveira
High altitude gardening – it’s a challenge but these helpful tips can get you started by Dynah Geissal
Goats don’t eat zucchini by Jacqueline Binford-Bell
Grow horehound for the health of it by Jim Hildreth
Blueberries are an affordable luxury by Alice B. Yaeger
The duck dilemma: they’re a lot of fun, and they do eat those slugs – but … by Inez Castor
Scrap poly pipe can be transformed into “training wheels for trees” by L.A. Wallin
Lilacs can provide a reliable “thermometer” for planting by Gordon Stetser Jr.
When you’re laying out your farm, careful planning pays big dividends by Jan Palmer
Follow these eight easy steps to a successful eggplant harvest by Michael Clayton
Tobacco has some uses that might surprise you by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Whose garden is this anyway? by Michael J. Tougias
For some surprises in your garden, grow potatoes from seed by Craig Russell
Issue #37 (January/February 1996)
My View – The new frontier by Dave Duffy
You can earn a college degree without ever leaving home, thanks to TVs and computers by Rodney L. Merrill
NASA says these plants will help clean the air in your home by Tommy Kovach
It took a lot of weed-eating fish & work to make our lake usable by Martha Belding
Commonsense precautions help keep kids safe by Margaret C. Wright
Feeling nostalgic? Now you’ll rave! Here’s the story of Burma Shave by Martin P. Waterman
The Fuyugaki persimmon – it really is “food for the gods” by Alice B. Yaeger
June Jaeger’s quilts are works of fine art by Lance Bisaccia
Ayoob on firearms – my choice for the ideal backwoods gun is the four-inch .44 Magnum handgun by Massad Ayoob
Homesteading on the electronic frontier by Martin P. Waterman
When it comes to land contracts – be careful! Here are some critical points to consider. by Harry Styron
Where I live by Annie Duffy
These are Jacob’s sheep by Anita Evangelista
How I’ve started my child in a program of homeschooling by John Silveira
Think of it this way – Just how good of a bet are those lotto tickets? by John Silveira
Shiitake mushrooms for food and for cash – you “plant” them by inoculating logs by Lee Harbert
Salads for winter by Jennifer Stein Barker
Try these bread recipes that are part of our heritage – and still delicious today by Thomas C. Tabor
Here’s a cold storage house as good as our ancestors built by Harry G. Nemec
The saga of Benjamin, the backwoods, homeschooled boy who wanted to get a job by Margaret C. Wright
For this resourceful couple, primitive survival skills are a path to self sufficiency by Terrie Clark
Beans – they may be a poor man’s meat, but they are also the gourmet’s delight by Richard Blunt
The amazing aloe by Ruth Adler
Everybody talks about lightning – and yes, there are things you can do about it by Albert H. Carlson
Propane is a multi-purpose fuel, and it has many key advantages by Matt McEachran
Try these smaller breeds of multi-purpose cattle by Jan Palmer
Issue #36 (November/December 1995)
My View – Self reliance means no scapegoats by Dave Duffy
Don’t miss the backwoods on-ramp to the information super highway by Martin P. Waterman
Wild turkey, goose, and venison for the holidays by Richard Blunt
Open eyes can help you survive your move back to the land by Nick Evangelista
Boost your income by adding a processing step to what you sell by Harry Styron
The cholesterol in your stovepipe can be fatal by D.B. Frandsen
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Think of it this way – Steam-driven cars, cars from the past that would make ideal cars for the future by John Silveira
Build a homestead forge and fabricate your own hardware by Leland Edward Stone
Ayoob on firearms – selecting the backwoods battery by Massad Ayoob
Soups for winter by Jennifer Stein Barker
Try cooking on top of your heating-stove by Marjorie Burris
Ol’ Hank and the John Deere by Roland R. Bianchi
Moving to the wilderness – turning the dream to reality by Jackie Clay
Finding, buying, milking, and living with the family milk cow by Jayn Steidl Thibodeau
In search of the perfect bowl of chili by Martin P. Waterman
Make your own Swiss Army style snowshoes by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Tanning your own hide – a sportsman’s guide by Jeff Butterfield
Here are seven helpful hints from homestead 77 by Marjorie Burris
Dig a poor man’s well in the country by Dynah Geissal
Just for kids – some farinaceous folly by Lucy Shober
A DIY level that actually works by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Make butter the easy way by Audrey Stallsmith
If you’d like to get started with chickens, here are the basics by Richard D. Kepple
Two classic military rifles for the homestead by Larry Cywin
Issue #35 (September/October 1995)
My View – A flat tax makes sense by Dave Duffy
Backwoods love and divorce – don’t take the first for granted by Skip Thomsen
Stackwall construction – it’s beautiful, it’s affordable, and you can build it yourself by Darlene Polachic
…and how about a stackwall chicken coop by Dolores Wilgenbusch
The backwoods back: the right and wrong ways to do lifting around the homestead by Don Fallick
Prepare for hunting season and have some great fun by making your own accessories by Jeff Butterfield
Where I live by Annie Duffy
Make a matchbox car roadway by Jan Cook
Get a new life for those old dead battery-powered tools by converting them to 12 volts by Kenneth J. Polman
Sauerkraut the easy way by Anita Evangelista
Tired of paying through the nose for cereal? Try making your own granola dirt cheap by Jan Settles
Saving open-pollinated seeds is one step to self sufficiency by Connie Glasheen
You can make realistic canvas decoys that work as well as the store-bought kind by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Ayoob on firearms – create your own shooting range by Massad Ayoob
This St. Bernard backwoods hero saved old grandma’s life by Margaret C. Wright
Try these fresh ideas in your home dairy by Gary L. Kissler
Raising my calf Max by Aaron Siler
Self-reliant couple create a solar homestead by Larry Elliott
A little planning makes living with solar easier than you think by Jennifer Stein Barker
Install rafters alone – the easy way by Robert L. Williams
Having “escaped from cultivation,” honeysuckle and kudzu pose a real threat by Alice B. Yaeger
Want to save fuel and money? Try square-split firewood by Robert L. Williams
Garlic lovers’ delight by Jennifer Stein Barker
Just for kids – visit the great prairies by Lucy Shober
This is one way to make applejack… by Ted Stout
…and this is Reverend Dr. Hooker’s applejack by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Wolf-dog hybrids: smart, loyal, but they’re not for everyone by Kristen Rogers
Be a clown – it’s fun, and it pays well too by Cynthia Andal
Presidents’ wives of the past, part 4 – cunning, vindictive, and one may have been a murderess by John Silveira
Think of it this way – Term limits: the logic behind it by John Silveira
Make your own string cheese by Anita Evangelista
It’s damned hot, and it’s damned good by Richard Blunt
Issue #34 (July/August 1995)
My View – The politics of tragedy by Dave Duffy
Need a privy? Here’s the right way to build one by Don Fallick
Making teas from wild plants and herbs by Charles Bryant O’Dooley
Build a cool pool for a refreshing price by Diane Laverty
From emergency shower to backpack friend, the garden sprayer is a real versatile tool by Keb Burns
Here’s how old Italy and I teamed up to make a really neat & useful non-electric pasta machine by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Buy prescription drugs cheaply and without a prescription by Bob Fawcett
Try our country cliches quiz by Don Fallick
Freeze that sweet corn and enjoy it all year long by John C. Fisher
Create your own emergency water supply by Charles A. Sanders
Effective rounds for the backwoods by Massad Ayoob
Make herbal wines for pleasure and health by Larry Cywin
Enjoy zucchini all year by Sandra L. Toney
Mediterranean food – it’s home-based cooking at its best, and it’s about as healthful as it gets by Richard Blunt
Presidents’ wives of the past – part 3 by John Silveira
You can turn dumpster-diving into an urban treasure hunt by Karen A. Murphy
Make a quillow by Jan Cook
How to make your own dressings and bandages by Marjorie Burris
Think of it this way…Government agencies reporting figures by John Silveira
Lunchbox cookies by Jennifer Stein Barker
Homemade soap – it’s easy to make, high in quality, and you can even make a living with it by Robert Jones
If it’s personality you like farm animals have a lot of it by Frances Morrow
Grow your own bay tree by J.C. Braddy
Just for kids – life in the forest by Lucy Shober
Start a home-based herb business by Steve Gitre
Troubleshoot your own PC by Michael Simmons
How about a delicious thistle salad? by Terri Hoover Dunham
The unfairness of property taxes by Martin Harris
My View – Newt Gingrich, a man of history by Dave Duffy
Here a few tips on maintaining & diagnosing small engine problems around the homestead by Michelle Richards
Greens – delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow by Alice B. Yaeger
Here’s one way to build a solar-heated shower by Harry G. Nemec
Build cheap, temporary shelters for your homestead’s temporary needs by Don Fallick
Here’s how to start your own small town theater company by Martin P. Waterman
The price of self defense by Massad Ayoob
Here’s how one couple battled government over an unfair tax assessment – and won by Linda A. Wallin
Leave space for peppers! by Alice B. Yaeger
Home brew your own beer by Richard Blunt
The headless chicken and the family picnic – what a sight! by Kate Taylor
Want a different look? Try sponge painting by Jan Cook
Thoughts on a snake by Ruth Greer
Metal framing – no more mildew, termites, rot, fungus, shrinkage, fire, or knots by Robert L. Williams
Don’t throw away them bricks by Helen Hunter
Want a fun way to cut those food bills? Grab a rod & reel by Robert L. Williams
Sandwiches for summer by Jennifer Stein Barker
How to work with brokers, lawyers, tile insurance agents when you buy country land by Harry Styron
A death on the farm by Dynah Geissal
Think of it this way…Fully Informed Jury Assoc. by John Silveira
Just for kids – life on the damp side by Lucy Shober
City boy, country boy by Margaret C. Wright
Herbal vinegars – extra zip in your cooking by Kristen Rogers
Raising goats can be profitable by Francille Anderson Lindley
Issue #32 (March/April 1995)
My View – Tolerance, Both the left & the right lack it by Dave Duffy
Home brew your own beer by Richard Blunt
Gardening for blood by Kate Taylor
Make a heated seed germination flat by Frank Morgan
Starting over by Dynah Geissal
Hardy roses are easy to grow by Martin P. Waterman
A post office called Podunk by Marjorie Burris
Elderberries – the undiscovered fruit by Martin P. Waterman
Never underestimate a woman by Dorothy Ainsworth
Home-grown popcorn – the treat you can grow yourself by Dorothy Cady
Second of two parts: build an expensive log house – the cheap way by Robert L. Williams
James Polk – a model for modern presidents by John Silveira
Defensive deadly force: the ground rules by Massad Ayoob
Just for kids – knock knock vinegar by Lucy Shober
Troubleshooting problems with compost piles by Connie Glasheen
Garden for the record and ensure a good harvest by Wendell Anderson
One pot meals by Jennifer Stein Barker
Tractor maintenance saves you more than money by Eugene Taylor and Jayne Steidl Thibodeau
How to buy your first sheep (without getting shorn) by Anita Evangelista
My stars and garters by Cora J. Ciampi
Try these home remedies for “hare” loss by Maurcia DeLean
For a delicious adventure, try growing your own corn by Lisa Ann LeFreniere
Try a cement block garden by Robert L. Williams
Issue #31 (January/February 1995)
My View – James Madison’s warning is more important now than ever by Dave Duffy
Here’s how to choose flavor enhancers to make everyday eating an adventure by Richard Blunt
Whether they’re new or historic varieties, some apples just belong in a country garden by Martin P. Waterman
Homeschool your children using apprenticeships by Susannah Sheffer
How to earn your college degree outside of the traditional classroom by Joseph Barbuto
Here’s a simple device to improve rough roads by Kenneth J. Polman
How to make knives and sheaths by Dave Strom
Here’s how I built a 1000-gallon septic tank by Harry G. Nemec
Driving and keeping your car running in winter by Martin P. Waterman
Adopting a wild horse by Farley Anderson
How to cope with winter blues by Martin P. Waterman
Homeschooling our teenagers in the backwoods was one of the best decisions we have ever made by Bonnie Garrison
Try a gravity flow water system by Don Fallick
When Irish eyes are smiling – a love affair with Kerry- Dexters by Lucy Shober
Make quick-as-a-flash “winter warm wear” by Jan Cook
Cookstove lore by Don Fallick
Women and kids build a straw bale wall by Jeanne Hawks
Carver – he wrote the book on self reliance by John Silveira
John Fitch – a forgotten inventor by Maurcia DeLean
Excessive overhang by Dorothy Ainsworth
Make your own tool handles by Don Fallick
Just for kids – hard working worms by Lucy Shober
Issue #30 (November/December 1994)
My View – Politics, self reliance…and Bill Clinton by Dave Duffy
American food – it’s as varied as the melting pot by Richard Blunt
Collecting old phonograph records is fun and educational by Don Fallick
Try traditional early American fried squirrel by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Barbecue a whole goat (and more) in an imu by Don Fallick
Your throw-away fish can be keepers if you know how to prepare them right by Richard Blunt
David and the D-4…a story about growing up by Marjorie Burris
Building an expensive log house – the cheap way by Robert L. Williams
Homemade hunter’s soup by Kristen Rogers
Make a “slit shirt” by Jan Cook
Making and using a solar cooker by Jay Radabaugh
Poor man’s shrimp cocktail on perch, and… by Pat Ward
Sourdough with substance by Jennifer Stein Barker
How to keep those excess eggs by Anita Evangelista
Preventing and surviving stove and chimney fires by Don Fallick
Venison recipes by William Shepherd
Converting your gas car to electric is no shocker by Shari Prange
Just for kids – some pioneer recipes by Lucy Shober
Some thoughts about my wood cookstove by Dynah Geissal
Pemmican – the all purpose food by Bill Palmroth
Former first ladies – beautiful, brilliant, crazy by John Silveira
Turkeys – fun and profitable and not as dumb as you think by Dynah Geissal
Learning in the pickle patch by Jill Fox
Issue #29 (September/October 2004)
My View – Bad laws, good solutions (Underground economy, Fully informed jury) by Dave Duffy
Here are some home-based businesses that are worth trying by Skip Thomsen and Cat Freshwater
Use your own sawmill to cut lumber prices by Robert L. Williams
Outlaw wisteria by Zane Louise Shonforest
Raising goats as a business is a profitable and fun venture by Jayn Steidl Thibodeau
A local barter network creates new options by Hugh Glass
You have to learn to shovel crap before you learn to be the boss by Dave Duffy
Grow an independent living with a cut flower business by Vern Modeland
Here are three ways to build a stanchion by Knight C. Duerig
From Martha and Abigail to Dolly and Louisa, America’s earliest First Ladies were fascinating by John Silveira
Making sourdough bread by Richard Blunt
Old-fashioned desserts by Jennifer Stein Barker
Just for kids – some summertime secrets by Lucy Shober
Odd-jobbin’ can be a country goldmine by Don Fallick
Help your children to read by teaching them the phonic basics by Barbara Sorenson Fallick
PV as a country business? – if you’re a jack-of-all-trades by Larry Elliott
Here’s how to start a part-time, one-person mail order business by Michael Simmons
Try an ex-military truck for rugged, reliable service by David Jensen
Install a remote telephone line by Phil Wilcox and Serena Somers
Issue #28 (July/August 2004)
My View – The beast is at the door again by Dave Duffy
For a truly independent energy system, your choices are solar, wind, and water by Larry Elliott
Don’t discount a generator, especially a diesel generator, as your primary power source by Skip Thomsen
The great cow caper by Edie L. Norling
Lucky duck by Dynah Geissal
Raising fish in the farm pond by Steven Minner
How ya gonna keep ’em down on the farm – after they’ve seen the mall? by Robert L. Williams
Independent energy runs Backwoods Home Magazine by Dave Duffy
Looking behind the Declaration of Independence by John Silveira
Chinese cooking by Richard Blunt
Just for kids – sun-kabobs and solar sizzle by Lucy Shober
Small wind turbines are a viable alternative by Mike Bergey
Designing for solar heating by Don Fallick
The gosling that lived by Dynah Geissal
Micro-hydropower – a working example by Greg and Bonnie Chanie
Here’s a low-cost, low-tech refrigerator that really works by Dr. J.D. Hooker
The care of lead acid batteries by Larry Elliott
Sun oven cookery by Jennifer Stein Barker
Build a 12-volt power plant from the junkyard by Edwin A. Towne, Jr.
Firewood: how and what to buy by Ray Lagoe
My View – Self reliance the key to happiness by Dave Duffy
How to care for and feed the family pond by Steven Minner
Good-bye old friend by Lucy Shober
Raising water buffalo – are they better than cattle? by Chris and Mike Braet
Moon over Bogus Brook by Dory Hulburt
Here are 5 simple things that make our life easier by Marjorie Burris
Determined woman builds distinctive vertical log studio by Dorothy Ainsworth
Choosing and using a wood cookstove by Mary Pipes
Mick Sagrillo – wizard of wind by Vern Modeland
Three great bread recipes by Richard Blunt
Quick and easy veggie food by Jennifer Stein Barker
Learn the basics of wall framing by Robert L. Williams
Going home by Nathaniel Luttenton
Health care begins at home by Dynah Geissal
Build a fieldstone chimney by Eric and Burney Dibble
Building your own home: part III by Martin S. Harris
Start a home-based food business by Kristen Rogers and Randy Atkins
Making your own sourdough yeast by Judith Blucher
Build an earth-sheltered log cabin by Tok Thompson
Handguns are useful tools for the homesteader by Christopher Maxwell
Trading your city house for a country homestead – will it be a taxing move? by Sandra R. Bullington, CPA
Make a lifeline before you need it by Ralph LaPlant
How to build a low-cost log lifter by Robert L. Williams
Issue #26 (March/April 1994)
My View – Forget conspiracies…and do something productive! by Dave Duffy
Driving back country roads – different skills needed at every turn by Don Fallick
The miracle of a country birth by Sally Denney
Make delicious wine at home by Charles A. Sanders
Grapes – with 3000 varieties, you can grow them just about anywhere in North America by Martin P. Waterman
Build your own home, part 2 – using concrete and masonry in construction by Martin S. Harris
Garden huckleberries – these hardy, firm berries are easy to grow, as tasty as blueberries by Bonnie Gelle
Short season gardening by Dynah Geissal
Kiwi fruit – healthy, delicious, exotic, pest- and disease- resistant, low-maintenance… by Martin P. Waterman
The 10 most useful herbs by Audrey Stallsmith
Tips for cold-climate herb growing by Jennifer Stein Barker
Some herb garden recipes by Jennifer Stein Barker
My favorite soup recipes by Richard Blunt
Try an isolated gain passive solar house by H. Scott Kaufmann
Simplified concrete and masonry work by Robert L. Williams
Just for kids – killing some time (create an afternoon time warp) by Lucy Shober
The fence post tomato trellis by Jeff Goettemoeller
Raising sheep by Monta Hulsing
Free supplies for your homestead by Jeff Heikenfeld
Improving poor garden soil by Vernon Hopkins
Dueling duck by Cleoral Lovell
Edible landscapes are Jim Gibbons’ livelihood by Vern Modeland
Edible landscapes: some information sources by Vern Modeland
Muzzleloaders – art, science, and a piece of history by Gene Willis
Deer discourology by Whitney M. Bollier
Synopsis of sourdough by Charles Bryant O’Dooley
Issue #25 (January/February 1994)
My View – Whether it’s small town or big time, the environment or health care, the government is not the answer by Dave Duffy
Planning is an essential key to achieving the country life by Dynah Geissal
Some tips on moving to your country home by Don Fallick
Supplement your income by teaching others your skills by Sherry Wietelman
Make a patchwork baby bunting from scraps by Kristen Rogers
Make better pizza at home than you can buy by Richard Blunt
How we bought our country home by Darlene J. Campbell
Building your own home: part I by Martin S. Harris
The solar-powered silent partner by Jim Slater (with Larry Elliott)
Home-schooling – is it right for your kids? by Ron Brackin
Some homeschooling ideas by Don Fallick
Child-led learning by M.C. Wright
Native of the forest: a guide to growing ginseng by Melinda C. Long
The timberwolf woodbox by Ted Sponem
A tale about tenure in the neighborhood by Charlotte Jones
Winter ch-ch-ch-ch-chores by Dynah Geissal
The bow and arrow: low tech tool for food, entertainment by Gene Willis
Save energy, save money by Christopher Maxwell
Cooking with dried fruit by Jennifer Stein Barker
Planning a move from the city to the country by John and Linda Janetos
Just for kids – readers’ page by Travis Mikalson
Just for kids – readers’ page by Annie Duffy
Just for kids – you in the big night sky by Lucy Shober
Living the country life by Sally Denney
Researching new locations by William L. Seavey
Civil forfeiture – government’s license to steal our property, violate our rights by Christopher Maxwell
Explore the world with shortwave by Michael Simmons
Issue #24 (November/December 1993)
My View – Flushing toilets with other people’s money by Dave Duffy
Drying food – a low cost, easy way to preserve your harvest by Carla Emory
Gathering low cost firewood by John R. Horton
Protect your home and family from fire by Larry D. Weber
Winter protection and planting of fruit trees by Martin P. Waterman
Ostriches and emus – backwoods bonanza or feathered pyramid? by Vern Modeland
Small engine maintenance for women by Michelle Richards
Preparing for snow-ins by Dynah Geissal
Cabin fever by Dynah Geissal
Fall pumpkins and squash by Sandy McPherson Carrubba
Wind power from the past by Larry Elliott
Wind power in the present by Mick Sagrillo
Thanksgiving – a celebration of freedom and harvest by John Silveira
Design and build a barn by Don Fallick
Just for kids – some good clean fun! by Lucy Shober
Muffin magic by Jennifer Stein Barker
Getting sugar from trees by Craig Russell
Thermal mass has its place, but R value is the more efficient by Martin S. Harris
Venison recipes by Richard Blunt
Issue #23 (September/October 1993)
My View – No ideology, no agenda by P.J. O’Rourke
History of the Oregon Trail by John Silveira
Reliving the Oregon Trail by Vern Modeland
Conestoga, the prairie super freighter by Vern Modeland
Here’s a step-by-step guide to wholesome, safe canning by Carla Emery
Harvesting from nature by Darlene Campbell
Slaughtering and butchering by Dynah Geissal
Prepare your rifle before deer season by Christopher Maxwell
Harvesting the blacktail deer by Vernon Hopkins
Solar panel testing and repair by Donald Koehler
Trusses – low-cost marvels to roof over most large spaces by Martin S. Harris
Planning to make a living in the country by Martin S. Harris
Saving is the first step to an independent country life by Christopher Maxwell
Just for kids – a backwoods kitchen garden by Lucy Shober
Apples galore by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Nuclear superstition by Peter Beckmann
Issue #22 (July/August 1993)
My View – Milwaukee water, self reliance…and a cool country drink by Dave Duffy
Homesteading at Hayden Lake by M.C. Wright
How to choose a greenhouse by Martin P. Waterman
Quilts – masterpieces of the heart and windows into women’s history by Marlene Parkin
I’m living my log cabin dream by Ralph LaPlant
What to look for in a kit log home by Ken Lefsaker
Chinking for log homes by Jim Talbot
Log homes – fact and fiction by Martin S. Harris
Electric car racing – what a gas! by Lon Gillas
Selecting the right voltage for your independent home power system by Windy Dakoff
Father goose by Dynah Geissal
A cautionary tale by Christopher Maxwell
How to make cheese and butter by Dynah Geissal
Firearm safety is a serious business by Christopher Maxwell
They are not just “HIS firearms” by Dr. Stephenie Slahor
Long range antennas for the homestead by Jeff Butterfield
Just for kids – take a nite hike! by Lucy Shober
Fitting in with your new neighbors by Susan Betz
How to make money with wild crayfish by Gene Check
Log homes, motorcycles, and good food by Richard Blunt
Peppers for short season growers by Martin P. Waterman
Salads for summer by Jennifer Stein Barker
Living with a plywood floor by Julia Leiterman
My View – Control government, not guns by Christopher Maxwell
Use houseplants to improve your indoor air quality by Martin P. Waterman
Drive your own well for next to nothing by Roger DeGroot
Sweet Alaska gold by Barbara Landi
How to build your own beehives by Gary Hutchins
Homebirth – a natural way to come into the world by Julie Pfeiffer Watner
The first slaughter by Therese Reid
Choosing superior bedding plants by Robert Callahan
Keep those empty milk jugs by Bruce Bair
The incredible non-biodegradable food service pail by Martin P. Waterman
A bit about ducks by Dynah Geissal
How to build the fence you need by Don Fallick
Understanding the environmental movement by John Silveira
Lumber regulations that purport to protect consumers really protect big business and keep lumber prices high by Martin S. Harris
Visiting Laura by Fran Jablway
Stocks – as important as herbs and spices by Richard Blunt
Just for kids – have a chat with your cat by Lucy Shober
Idaho utility entry into PV field may be a sign of things to come by Larry Elliott
How to buy your first dairy goat by Anita Evangelista
The dairy goat – a gallon of milk a day by Darlene Campbell
The SKS carbine – an honest bargain by Christopher Maxwell
The right rifle for a woman by Michelle Richards
Buying the first horse by Jan Palmer
School at home for fun and profit by Robert L. Williams III
Protect your garden with a homemade trap by Ron and Carol Oliver
Issue #20 (March/April 1993)
My View – The new power of the mass media is eroding the freedom of the press by Dave Duffy
High beds and high production…with less work by Russ Davis
Land regulations are making it harder to move to the country by Martin S. Harris
Hamfests – overlooked goldmines for hobbyists and collectors by Bill McLean
Using hybrids and…creating your own varieties by Martin P. Waterman
Alternative education – learning in the real world by Mark and Helen Hegener
A homeschool assignment by Benjamin Wright
What you should know about gold by Jo Mason
A chronology of gold in American history by Carl Watner
Using a “producer gas” generator to create electricity by Gene Townsend
Making a living as a writer by Jo Mason
Using photos to sell your writing by Robert L. Williams
In praise of the rural post office by Don Fallick
Cleaning and maintaining your firearms by Christopher Maxwell
Kurt Saxon’s lessons in survival by Vern Modeland
Smoked turkey and smoked brisket by Richard Blunt
Soups and stews for late winter by Jennifer Stein Barker
Just for kids – help for nature’s nursery by Lucy Shober
The sensible, integrated photovoltaic energy system by Windy Dankoff
Roll your own biofertilizer by Walt Foster
Hotbeds – an old but still sound method to help you get a jump on the growing season by Martin P. Waterman
Making and selling tire gardens by Kurt Saxon
Recycle those old clothes into a braided rug by Marjorie Burris
Farm ethics by Dynah Geissal
Friendly alternatives for insect and pest control by Martin P. Waterman
Issue #19 (January/February 1993)
Insulation and vapor barriers by Martin S. Harris
Llamas guarding sheep? not such a far-fetched idea! by Karen McGeorge Sanders
Try buying at auctions to save money for just about any item by Charles A. Sanders
Living with a frozen privy by Don Fallick
The fully informed jury can restore the bill of rights by Christopher Maxwell
Using water hydraulics to help install your house grounding rod by Bruce Allison
Doesn’t anyone remember Tom Paine? by Robert L. Williams
Jerry Belanger’s network beyond the sidewalks by Vern Modeland
A page from the backwoods life of Countryside’s Jd Belanger by Vern Modeland
How to stop an invading army…termites! by Grover Brinkman
Your garden has a history by Dianne L. Beetler
Handgun choices for women who want to provide their own defense by Michelle Richards
Hearty winter breakfasts by Jennifer Stein Barker
Fireplace cooking cures the winter blues by Robert L. Williams
Chicken with curried rice by Richard Blunt
Just for kids – rainy day magic by Lucy Shober
Preparing your photovoltaic system for winter by Windy Dankoff
Guilty by default? One family’s tragedy and a mother’s warning by Shelby Taylor
Using and storing wheat at home by Charles A. Sanders
Raising fishworms as a business by Robert Colby
Calling earthworms???? by Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker
Boredom got you tied in knots? Try “string craft” by James E. Robertson AKA Naconi
A night out at the Lady Griz game by Dynah Geissal
Flowered circlets by JJ Fallick
Issue #18 (November/December 1992)
My View – Rewriting the Bill of Rights, Fifteen reasons to vote in November by Dave Duffy
How to build an inexpensive cellar that works by R. Lee Rose
Remembering the magic of mother’s kitchen by Jean M. Long
Life of the “prairie tenor” by Vernon Hopkins
Moving houses – good bargains for backwoods living by Robert L. Williams
Medical transcription – a recession proof career? by Barbara Elig
Moonlight and newspapers by Natalie Lund
Selling chickens to an ethnic market by Dynah Geissel
Riving shingles for your roof the old-fashioned way by Johnny M. Ernst and Theresa Neville
Want the kids to learn shooting? Try Whittington! by Robert L. Williams
Self sufficiency & non-hybrid seeds by Reynolds Griffith
Waterwheels…part 3…design calculations for overshot waterwheels by Rudy Behrens
Rope as a tool – as versatile as ever by Jim Sullivan
The Australian Shepherd is a good dog choice for the self sufficient person who values brains and loyalty by Susan P. Weiss
My best winter meals by Darlene Campbell
Healthy holiday baking by Jennifer Stein Barker
Just for kids – a short possum tail (tale?) by Lucy Shober
The electoral college – how we elect the president by John Silveira
One woman’s self-sustaining grassland livestock farm by Vern Modeland
LedgeRock’s electric fences by Vern Modeland
Here’s a handy chart to help predict your local weather by Michael Simmons
The case against modular housing by Martin S. Harris
Making a great rug from the rag bag by Lois A. Adams
Wyoming Classics show how to bead sweats and t’s by Jan Cook
Issue #17 (September/October 1992)
My View – BHM will no longer accept credit cards, Down with PR releases, Preparedness and Eco Expos, Andre Marrou interview by Dave Duffy
The sensible way to store and use food by Russ Davis
Give a country kid a camera by Robert L. Williams
Selecting the right heating system by Martin S. Harris
Ingredients for an herbal first aid kit and how you can use them effectively by David W. Christopher
The magic of home canning – great food at the best possible price by Darlene Campbell
The other Texas Frenchman – an interview with Andre Marrou, Libertarian candidate for president by Christopher Maxwell
Waterwheels…part 2…design calculations for no-head- low-head waterwheels by Rudy Behrens
How to get started in blacksmithing by Don Fallick
New uses for two old utensils gets rid of a kitchen bloody mess by Bonnie Gelle
Headwaters homestead: backwoods living in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas by Vern Modeland
Do-it-yourself “take-out” food by Jo Mason
Packable salads by Jennifer Stein Barker
Hand loading your ammo is far cheaper than buying it by Christopher Maxwell
Social conditioning, women, and self-defense by Michelle Richards
Grounding and lightning protection for solar-electric power systems by Windy Dankoff
Rabbit diseases and how to cope with them by Darlene Campbell
Just for kids – feather your vest by Lucy Shober
Why I like living in the country by Scotty Matthews
Don’t spend a lot of money for your house windows by Martin S. Harris
A saddle shop created self sufficiency for Idaho family by Rosemary LeVernier
Issue #16 (July/August 1992)
My View – The black man’s worst enemy is not racism by Dave Duffy
Farming crayfish for a living – the demand exceeds the supply by Don and Sharane Wilson
A house that a tornado helped build by Robert L. Williams
The genius of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and America’s “Declaration of Independence” by John Silveira
Some thoughts on growing older in the backwoods by Marjorie Burris
Photovoltacis in Arkansas’ Meadowcreek community help make its self reliant ideas a model for the future by Vern Modeland
Searching for the right American health care plan – is the medical care savings account the answer? by Martin P. Waterman
Starting a home video business by Doug Stevenson
Roughcut – a cut above? by Kris Hartley
A drip irrigation primer! by Leon Springer
If you plan to drive the Alaska Highway for its 50th anniversary in 1992, here are some good travel tips by Phil Wilcox
They may be old but they work – a solar food dryer by JJ Fallick
“Use it up, wear it out; make it do or do without!” by Jo Mason
Quick breads for summer by Jennifer Stein Barker
Uncommon wines – another way to save the harvest by Anita Evangelista
The rise of guerilla videos by Jojo Gunn
Just for kids – life in a rotten log by Lucy Shober
Why I like living in the country by “Beezer” Matthews
Accessories can make shooting safer, more productive by Christopher Maxwell
Women, self defense, and the 20-gauge shotgun by Michelle Richards
Low overhead, sense of humor, and personal touch are key ingredients to running a good small business by Linda D. Rainey, R.N.
Waterpower for personal use by Rudy Behrens
My View – New World Order – old world stench! by Dave Duffy
Foundations…from pole to slab by Martin S. Harris
Soviet nuclear weapons…what effect on our freedoms if terrorists get hold of them! by John Silveira
Walking that last mile with a loved one…a guide to caring for your own dead by Carl Watner
Understanding ammunition will make your working guns more versatile and useful by Christopher Maxwell
Amateur radio – a sensible communication alternative for people who are self-reliant by Vern Modeland
New rules for ham radio license by Marjorie Burris
From scud missiles to sea rescues, ham radio puts you into the action by Vern Modeland
Information sources for ham radio by Vern Modeland
Marrying solar thermal and photovoltaics to create a top notch closed loop solar hot water system by Tom Lane
The wolves of mission:wolf by Tom Haugen
Moving “back to the land” and making it work by Skip Thomsen
Looking for love in rural places by Jo Mason
Here’s a new way to remove a fish hook by Ralph LaPlant
Miles per gallon vs. miles per hour…or…things to consider when buying a car by Skip and Cathleen Thomsen
Tips to help make your car go 150,000 miles! by Rev. L. Dale Richesin
National health care – will it work in the U.S.? by Martin P. Waterman
Work at home at your convenience as a paramedical examiner by Steven Gregersen
International ways with chicken by Jennifer Stein
Pie recipes by Jennifer Stein
Using your “stockman’s eye” to care for your livestock by Kelly Klober
Make a colonial shoulder yoke by Don Fallick
Build a shaving horse by Don Fallick
Finding, growing, and eating Asian mustards by Anne Westbrook Dominick
From chimney sweep to stone sculptor to worry wall, Ron Pruitt has decided his place is in the country by Gary Williams
Issue #14 (March/April 1992)
My View – Recession and AIDS, Solutions from the past by Dave Duffy
Wow! – field-fabricated standing-seam metal roofing! by Martin S. Harris
Marvels in small packages by Marjorie Burris
Greechie, the hummingbird! by Marjorie Burris
Now that you have your little slice of heaven, how do you go about paying for it? by Michael G. Hart
An overview of centerfire rifles by Christopher Maxwell
Fire ants on the march in the U.S. by Jo Mason
Charging RV batteries with the sun by Michael Gohl
Creating your own life at home without special tools by Neil Shelton
Cooking with woodstoves by Jennifer Stein
Carob – the chocolate alternative by Bill Palmroth
Seed starting the easy way by JJ Fallick
The bonus of blackberries by Bill Palmroth
Preparing yourself for springtime floods by Rodney L. Merrill
God willing and the creek don’t rise by Don Fallick
Chop ’em, drop ’em, & lop ’em…a rank beginner’s guide to logging by Don Fallick
Dare to dream with Michael Andy Darr by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
Make a crazy quilt by Linda D. Rainey, R.N.
Heat your upstairs by cutting holes in the floor! by Don Fallick
Getting more cash from your crafts by Dan and Becky Ames
Growing Christmas trees – a year-round part-time business by Melinda C. Long
The all purpose power food – soybeans! by Rebecca and Leif Hietala
Straw bale houses – an alternative by Linda D. Rainey, R.N.
Good food for hard times…or any time by Jo Mason
Parakeets for cash by Joe Pratt
Family works together at successful home-based business by Rosemary LeVernier
Home remedies by Linda D. Rainey, R.N.
Good farm management puts money in your pocket by Kelly Klober
Kricket Krap for your garden by Shirley Belleranti
Teach your kids the fun, safe way to split kindling by Don Fallick
Issue #13 (January/February 1992)
My View – There’s no stopping term limits! by Dave Duffy
A hydroponic greenhouse by Aku Kagazchi
There’s nothing like metal roofing by Martin S. Harris
New homes from old homes by C.O. Callahan
The toolbox – hammers & drills by Don Fallick
Reliving “the American west” at the Hart Canyon rendezvous by W. David Wright
Some tips on drying foods at home by JJ Fallick
Learning to shoot safely, effectively by Christopher Maxwell
A road kill could kill you too! by Martin P. Waterman
How an inverter fits into your solar electric system by Joel Davidson
Opportunity is knocking for the country parson by Steven Gregersen
Clean up with house cleaning by Steven Gregersen
How to homebrew beer by Chuck Hill
Final part in our 3-part chicken series…butchering, cleaning, and cooking chickens by Carla Emery
Creating with saltdough by Jan Cook
Just for kids – logic puzzles by Jo Mason
Why does the year begin in January? by John Silveira
Some ideas for remodeling and living from catamount ridge farm by Vern Modeland
My backwoods philosophy by Mary Jo Frolick
Animal lifesavers – cpr & comfrey by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Issue #12 (November/December 1991)
My View – “Just Once in a Lifetime, Group of 100!” by Dave Duffy
A good plan to help you achieve financial independence by Don Fallick
Let common sense, your taste buds guide you to storing food at home by JJ Fallick
The .22 – another useful firearm for country living by Christopher Maxwell
Bicentennial of the bill of rights – would we pay the price again? by John Silveira
Country memories by Anita McCune-Witt
The sunless, windless, waterless alternative energy system by Skip Thomsen
Make your own rooter rotor by Bruce Allison
Physician assistant – a country career with opportunities galore by Rodney L. Merrill
Getting started in a firewood business by Dan Schectman
Sources of firewood by Dan Schectman
Solar cells power historic ranches off California coast by Trevor Hewson
How to raise rabbits rabbits rabbits rabbits rabbits rab by Darlene Campbell
Self-seeding herbs add random fragrance, beauty, and an “old world” look to your vegetable garden by Anne Westbrook Dominick
For battling ants or growing earthworms, try coffee grounds by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Salt blueberries to preserve them by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Log building school in woods offers hands-on training by Ron Brodigan
Just for kids – logic puzzles by Jo Mason
Stopping the diet-go-round by Fran Jablway
Holiday goodies for people with allergies by Jennifer Stein
Instant scarflace by Jan Cook
A house-heating solar greenhouse by Don Fallick
Feed seven on under $300 a month by JJ Fallick
Everything you ever wanted to know about chickens! – part II by Carla Emery
Issue #11 (September/October 1991)
My View – Rush Limbaugh – champion of “the Right” by Dave Duffy
Save a bundle of money by building your home yourself by Martin S. Harris
A baker’s dozen of uncommon uses for common substances by Don Fallick
As a versatile country tool the shotgun is hard to beat by Christopher Maxwell
Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Right – when you’re in the backwoods by Cathleen Thomsen
With the World Series at hand, let’s take a walk down memory lane through the amazing series of the past by John Silveira
Everything you ever wanted to know about chickens! by Carla Emery
Country living health hints for children by Linda D. Rainey, R.N.
Electric cars of the 1990s – small companies lead the way, but the “big three” have entered the race by Norma Gurovich
Here is solution to the problem of transmitting solar electricity long distance to your home site by Steve Willey
Nursing: perfect country career! by Jane Dwinell, R.N.
Getting into desk-top publishing without blowing your budget by Skip Thomsen
Great Pyrenees – a one-of-a-kind guardian of stock by Dynah Geissal
Growing trees can pay off with some big dividends but it takes careful planning, planting, and hard work by J.D. Campbell
Fall in the herb garden by Tina Marie Wilcox
Rodents and raptors – a natural balance by Dynah Geissal
A kestrel in the coop by Dynah Geissal
Old tin cans tell the real story of how pioneers tamed the west by Julia Craw
21 quick, different, and easy pastabilities by Fran Jablway
How to make your own stereo cards by Larry Francis
The old time spring house by Bill Parman
How to draw up a contract without having to pay a lawyer by Don Fallick
Wood-mizer to the rescue by Marjorie Burris
Make your own safe baking powder by Marjorie Burris
Issue #10 (July/August 1991)
My View – Politically correct by Dave Duffy
Photovoltaics – is the big price breakthrough just around the corner, or the next corner, or… by Paul Maycock
How one man made the American dream come true by Don Schenck
Injured and sick wildlife get a lease on life from this California group by John Silveira
The Ozark hills – lost mountains of the midwest by Neil Shelton
Water systems for homesteads with alternative electrical systems by Skip Thomsen
Tips on dealing with mosquitoes by Marjorie Burris
Just for kids – daily life of the pioneers by Shirley Belleranti
Twenty year update: Carla Emery and her old-fashioned recipe book by Nancy King
Build durable wooden riding toys by Don Fallick
Instructions for building a toy horse by Don Fallick
Building for indoor air quality (IAQ) by Martin S. Harris
The instant greenhouse by JJ Fallick
Co-planting in the vegetable garden by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Fountain treats from the fifties by Jo Mason
Backwoods home recipes by Sarah Blake
Backwoods home recipes by Jeannette Kaner
Backwoods home recipes by Gertrude Kenner
Is methane production on your homestead practical? by Jim Tracy
How to make soap – from fat to finish by Marjorie Burris
Wind generator questions and answers by Steve Hicks
A tour of some alternative energy homes in the Pacific Northwest by Rosemary LeVernier
Converting a gas car to electricity: what to keep and what to scrap by Michael Brown and Shari Prange
Make lifting easy with a rope and the principles of “mechanics” by Don Fallick
Make twenty dollars per hour by baling and selling straw by Steven Gregersen
The next time you take a vacation, why not mix business with pleasure by Mike DiSabatino
Achieving total self-sufficiency in five years or less by Judy Lane
No more splitting headaches – a rank beginner’s guide to splitting firewood by Don Fallick
Easy to make window valances by Jan Cook
My View – Beyond Iraq, Cops too powerful by Dave Duffy
Build a log house from scratch by Ron Brodigan
New fluorescent bulbs last 13 times longer than incandescents, and use one quarter the electricity by Jeff Fowler
How to build a safe, effective wood-fired hot water heater by Don Fallick
The basics of backyard beekeeping by Brian DeRousseau
It’s not too late to start your garden by JJ Fallick
The magic of mulch by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Overlooked garden delicacies by Betty Herring
Backwoods home recipes by Jan Cook
Backwoods home recipes by Katherine Myers
Backwoods home recipes by Kate Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Tricia Blunt
Backwoods home recipes by Jennifer Stein
Home-made bread…it’s good even when it turns out bad! by Fran Jablway
Just for kids – a musical houseguest by Shirley Belleranti
Homeschooling children – here is one former teacher’s view of how well it works for his five kids by Don Fallick
A practical survival strategy in the event of catastrophe by John Silveira
Sawmills: a firm foundation to homesteading by Roy Haney
Semi-underground, solar house near the Canadian border has some ideas worth crowing about by Don Fallick
Here’s some sound construction advice for tackling the most important aspect of an earth-set dwelling by Martin S. Harris
How to harvest and dry herbs by Laurel Feiler
Matching sneakers and tee’s by Jan Cook
A horse named Lady by Anne Westbrook Dominick
How to raise the best pork you have ever tasted by Steven Thomas
How to design and build a water system for your backwoods home by Skip Thomsen
Copper cricket – no bugs in this solar water heater by Aman Bloom
Wind generator questions and answers by Steve Hicks
How to make homemade yogurt by Rodney L. Merrill
Aloe vera – the magic plant by Bill Palmroth
Protecting your home against the wildfire dragon by Tom Trooper
Hydrogen fuel cell…New fuel cell may make hydrogen a practical fuel for electric vehicles by Joe Stevenson
Aluminum-air battery gives electrics 750-mile range by Joe Stevenson
Issue #8 (March/April 1991)
How to construct a soundproof generator shed by Skip Thomsen
Spring planting – a lot to do now, plenty of options to consider by Anne Westbrook Dominick
Dairying with sheep by Rodney L. Merrill
Home-grown herbs give your food that “very special” kind of flavor by Laurel Feiler
Solar water pumping – a sensible, reliable alternative by Windy Dankoff
Conservation and a wise choice of home appliances is the key to making photovoltaic power work for you by Jeff Fowler
Memories from the past by Wayne Hogan
Here’s a neat way to expand your child’s bedroom and play space by Jan Cook
Nursing – the number 1 country career or business opportunity for both women and men by Rodney L. Merrill
Making your own shoulder pads by Jan Cook
Backwoods home recipes by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Sharon Thornbury
Backwoods home recipes by Sharon Freeman
Backwoods home recipes by Tricia Blunt
Backwoods home recipes by Jennifer Stein
Wind generator questions and answers by Steve Hicks
Just for kids – ladybugs and spiders by Shirley Belleranti
Just for kids – the wonders of spiders by Ilene Duffy
The guayule (why-oo-lee) plant – an oil-saving opportunity begging for an American entrepreneur by John Silveira
Spring maintenance hints by Marcus Miller
You can move a piano, even a house by yourself if you understand the principles of “mechanics” by Don Fallick
A crash course in small business record keeping by Mike DiSabatino
How to hang an exterior door by Doc Lewandowksi
Whip grafting – the key to producing fruit variety by Brian DeRousseau
In spite of DEET and Permethrin the mosquito still reigns supreme by Rodney L. Merrill
The portable pig machine by Bruce Allison
What about the lead in your water supply? by Rodney L. Merrill
Issue #7 (January/February 1991)
My View – Independence by Dave Duffy
An answer to Saddam…solar cells are on the doorstep of mass production by Dave Duffy
Remove the toxic waste dump from your home – switch to “natural” household cleaning agents by Rodney L. Merrill
How to use a woodstove to heat your home’s hot water by Dave Duffy
Jack Stewart knows solar by Jack Stewart
An electric car as a “second” vehicle by David Zucker
Taxes – a good reason for you to start your own small business by Mike DiSabatino
Some tips on first aid readiness for remote areas by Marjorie Burris
How to deal with hypothermia by Rodney Merrill
Small-scale crayfish farming is a profitable business by Don R. Wilson
Ski fever – an alternative to cabin fever! by Jennifer Stein
The miracles of peppermint by Laurel Feiler
“Green economics”…How to invest your money in the environment and other good things by Rodney L. Merrill
Remembering Wisconsin’s Peshtigo fire – the greatest natural disaster in North American history by John Silveira
Backwoods home recipes by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Jay Ansama
Backwoods home recipes by John Silveira
Carrot recipe tips by Jo Mason
Canning stews and veggie soup by Jan Cook
Wind generator questions and answers by Steve Hicks
Just for kids – candlemaking by Ilene and Annie Duffy
Just for parents – homemade teaching toys by Ilene Duffy
Making a double one-seam skirt without a pattern by Jan Cook
Making your compost is better than buying fertilizer by Tiffany St. Ives
Goats are great – I kid you not! by Dynah Geissal
Before selecting a commercial water filter, get a third- party test by Richard Arikian
There’s a shark in the refrigerator or – “on keeping a journal of your child’s development” by Doc Hall
Issue #6 (September/October 1990)
My View – a war that shouldn’t be! by Dave Duffy
Using salvaged materials to build a thermosiphon solar hot water system by Dave Duffy
Today it is oil that controls the wealth of nations; yesterday it was salt that made empires rise and fall by John Silveira
Jack Stewart knows solar by Jack Stewart
How we keep humming along on the homestead by Marjorie Burris
If you are returning to wood heat, here are some tips that will help by Walt Wentz
“What if” planning makes a house expansion easier by Dave Duffy
A short course in cutting hair by Rodney L. Merrill
Wind generator questions and answers by Steve Hicks
Backwoods home recipes by Jean Winfrey
Backwoods home recipes by Arthur Vernon II
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Backwoods home recipes by Sally Boulding
Backwoods home recipes by Gertrude Kenner
Backwoods home recipes by Ilene Myers
Autumn delights by Jennifer Stein
For food production, personality, and bug-eating, chickens are among the best backwoods birds! by Barb Hawkins
Drying meat by Tom Barth
Poison hemlock! – don’t get this deadly plant confused with other members of the parsley family by Marjorie Burris
How to keep the china diesel purring like a kitten by Skip Thomsen
A hot Kansan yearns for winter by Gordon Fiedler
Just for kids – apples, apples, everywhere by Ilene Myers
The great composting toilet adventure by Laurel Fieler
Issue #5 (July/August 1990)
My View – flag burning, sobriety checks by Dave Duffy
The hot-line solar collector returns as a do-it-yourself heating system
The James T. Hiteman old tool revitalizing process by Doc Hall
Identifying and dealing with poison oak and poison ivy by Marjorie Burris
Jack Stewart knows solar by Jack Stewart
Kilroy was here by Richard W. O’Donnell
Canning blueberries by Jan Cook
A botulism update for babies by Rodney L. Merrill
Build your own ferro-cement water storage tank by Don R. Wilson
Recycled materials add flavor to the Allisons’ Oregon home by Bruce Allison
Weathering heights – how cities affect the weather! by Susan Williams
The summer it snowed by John Silveira
Wind generator questions and answers by Steve Hicks
Backwoods home recipes by Jan Cook
Backwoods home recipes by Tim and Anna Green
Backwoods home recipes by John Silveira
Backwoods home recipes by Bonnie Maruquin
The “new” vegetarian cooking by Jennifer Stein
Just for kids – granola and the moon by Ilene Duffy
If you have a swimming pool that’s underutilized, SolaRoll may be the product you’ve been looking for by Diamond Joe Wolcott
The china diesel…the case for a generator-based electrical system by Skip Thomsen
Weaning yourself from a generator by Alan Yelvington
Shanghai by Mike McCann
A solar-powered home makes sense, both for you and the environment by Dave Duffy
Jack Stewart knows solar by Jack Stewart
Building a roof by yourself can be a big challenge, but the triumph when you are done is even bigger! by Dave Duffy
Building freedom at Shelter Institute in Maine by Patsy Hennin
Making a sunny home in the California wilderness by Cynthia Loweburg
Dealing with mountain sickness by Mary Mack
Tips on controlling your garden pests naturally! by Susan Williams
A tale from mother goose, II by Marjorie Burris
The invisible gardener by Robert C. Mitchell
Here is one way to use the sun to heat your water by Steve Hicks
Global warming: the causes and solutions by Rodney L. Merrill
The bout with drought – two ecologically responsible alternatives! by Rodney L. Merrill
Whether it’s tie-dyeing, spray-dyeing, or paint-dyeing, you can design some nifty tee shirts in your garage! by Jan Cook
Just for kids – plant a spring garden by Ilene Myers
How to can peaches & tomatoes by Jan Cook
Some healthy advice about canning and botulism! by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Jan Cook
Backwoods home recipes by Janine Howley
Backwoods home recipes by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Tom Barth
Backwoods home recipes by Ilene Myers
Grandma, grandpa, and the exploding outhouse by Francine Anderson Lindley
Oklahomans help pave the way for small-scale catfish farmers by Bob Hallman
Some poisonous advice about scorpions, snakes, and spiders by Rodney L. Merrill
A satirical view of . . . the spotted owl and the great Oregon timber war! by Chuck Michel
How to wire your home for solar electricity by Steve Wiley
In pursuit of independence by Skip Thomsen
Issue #3 (March/April 1990)
What is the future of solar electricity? by Joel Davidson
From the foundation up, house-building is forgiving by Dave Duffy
North Dakota self-reliance is Ted Neumiller’s heritage by Tom Barth
Making an independent living by caring for children by R. Lewis Young
Herbs – an alternative way to health care by Robert C. Mitchell
Framing house walls is a cinch by Dave Duffy
Now that a new oat bran study has debunked all the old studies, it’s time to study the studies! by Rodney L. Merrill
A first time horse buyer’s guide by Heather Leavens August
Find water, wire, or cable by dowsing with wire coat hangers by Bill Bryan
Kids like the backwoods too! by Annie Duffy
Just for kids – sprouts in a jar by Ilene Myers
Just for kids – a can telephone by Ilene Myers
As the “green revolution” loses credibility, organic gardening makes a comeback! by R. Lewis Young
A greenhouse offers advantages for the organic gardener by R. Lewis Young
Well water update! by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Jan Cook
Backwoods home recipes by Mary Hembrow
Backwoods home recipes by Tom Barth
Backwoods home recipes by Rodney L. Merrill
Backwoods home recipes by Joanie Rudolph
Backwoods home recipes by Pat Ward
Canning meat by Jan Cook
Is it safe to eat the fish/shellfish pulled from our coastal waters? by Susan Williams
Praise for a once-perfect food by Rodney L. Merrill
House insulation pays and pays and pays and . . . by Al Cobb
Zugswang by John Silveira
Issue #2 (January/February 1990)
Solar power – is it the answer for your electric needs? by Steve Willey
Solar cells, inverters, and your personal computer by Wes Edwards
3 Missouri quakes of 1811-12 rang church bells in Boston, toppled 150,000 acres of forest by John Silveira
From domes to yurts, home ideas get their inspiration from the past by Tom Barth
Steal a porch from the forest by Dave Duffy
A yurt was the housing answer for Geri Rose by R. Lewis Young
How to tell if your water supply is safe to drink by Rodney L. Merrill, Ph.D.
Making water fit to drink by Rodney L. Merrill, Ph.D.
Tepee to cabin to dream house by Chris Kilfoyle
Sheetery stitchery – better than paint or wallpaper by Jan Cook
Homemade Christmas ornaments by Jan Cook
A quake preparation primer! by R. Lewis Young
Spice up your life with lemon grass by John Silveira
Fiber – the fact and the fiction by Rodney L. Merrill, Ph.D.
The virtues of vitamins – a megadose of warning! by Rodney L. Merrill, Ph.D.
Just for kids – finger weaving by Lucy Shober
Making a living independently by teaching adults to read by R. Lewis Young
Most independent woman and man of 1989 by Dave Duffy
Vernon Hopkins – Wood splitter, trapper, dowse by Dave Duffy
Backwoods home recipes by Jan Cook
Backwoods home recipes by Arline Tobola
Backwoods home recipes by Tom Barth
Backwoods home recipes by Rebel Minutoli
Backwoods home recipes by Mike and Susan Ferguson
Recycling and capitalism shake hands by Susan Williams
She built her own cross-country ski lodge by Jennifer Stein
Don’t let household moisture problems run amuck by Liz Jagow
My dad was never home for Santa Claus by Tony Lamb
Issue #1 (November/December 1989)
Solar cell improvements make solar modules desirable as home electricity source by David Weiss
A little knowledge and sweat can build a home for under $10,000 by Dave Duffy
The beaver pond by Leo Aaltonen
The perfect defense by John Silveira
Become self sufficient with raised vegetable beds by Alasdair Coyne
Solar cell inventor Tony Lamb made his breakthrough in 1931 by Maureen Fox
Can a woman alone make a life in the backwoods? Ask Cecilia Taylor Barry! by Kathleen O’Hara
Backwoods home recipes by Jan Cook
The facts of life by David Weiss
Hard woods are the best but pine has its place by Diamond Joe Wolcott
The do’s and don’ts of buying backwoods property by Lisa Gray
A telephone for Vailsburg by Dave Duffy
Resources: getting the most out of your water by Liz Jagow
