Preparing for winter
By Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Issue #161 • September/October, 2016
In some climates, winter's no big deal — just a little rain and cooler weather. But for the...
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This family is camping out in the woods to take advantage of the last few warm days of summer. The cast-iron pot...
Woodchuck-Proof the Garden
By Setanta O'Ceillaigh
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Issue #160 • July/August, 2016
The cycle never ends: As soon as one...
The adventures of a first-time homesteader
By Jessie Denning
Issue #160 • July/August, 2016
In November of 2015, my husband and I moved onto our 50-acre parcel of land in a 28-foot...
Defending against terroristic mass murder
By Massad Ayoob
Issue #160 • July/August, 2016
My friend Rich Grassi is a retired cop, a masterful instructor, and one of the best writers in...
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After a long morning of playing outside under the blue summer sky, a brother and sister run home for lunch, with their...
How to Install a Steel Roof
By Morgan Barker
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Issue #159 • May/June, 2016
Steel roofing isn't just for factories and barns...
A Kid-Friendly Chicken Coop
By Melissa Souza
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Issue #159 • May/June, 2016
My family is committed to becoming as self-sufficient...
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Don Childers painted this farm scene while visiting Dave and Ilene Duffy in Oregon this past fall. Everyone put their two cents...
Things kids should learn before leaving high school, but don’t
By John Silveira
Issue #159 • May/June, 2016
We send generations of American children to school hoping we're preparing them for adulthood. Among the least of...
An easier way to cut firewood By Larry LaVan
By Larry LaVan
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Issue #159 • May/June, 2016
I've heated with firewood for nearly 50 years....
An $89 backup generator
By Jeff Yago, P.E., CEM
Issue #159 • May/June, 2016
While I strive in all of my articles to only recommend products of high quality and...
Starting a Roadside Farm Stand
By John Murray
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Issue #158 • March/April, 2016
For country landowners who desire a way to supplement their income, operating a small roadside farm stand is...
Prevent Foodborne Illness with Safe Gardening Methods
By Donna Insco
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Issue #158 March/April, 2016
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website, "CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans...
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This issue's cover depicts Don Childers and Dave Duffy playing chess by the warm, crackling fire. They are both taking a well-deserved...
Texas Fireballs By Randy Young
By Randy Young
Photos by Callie Blanks
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Issue #158 • March/April, 2016
Sausage balls are great, period....
