Tag: Firewood

The cold is giving us a rest as outdoor chores dwindle and we have time to relax and step back from the demands of homesteading.

Here are the details on how we insulate and wrap our hives to give our bees an added chance to survive the winter, plus a farm inflation report.

A rainy day gives a much-needed rest from outdoor activities, helps the drought, and heralds the beginning of winter

When you heat with wood, it changes how you look at the forest around you. Every tree looks like a potential source of heat.

It's been a busy spring, but that didn't stop us from doing a minor renovation to our garage and adding a new door.

They say you gotta make hay when the sun shines. Around here, we make firewood, practice beekeeping, and do other outdoor chores.

As our last frost date is behind us and temperatures rise, we "spring" into full speed, as do our bees and the plants in our garden beds.

It's a good idea to uses your tools and preps in the real world before you need them. You might have picked the wrong tool for the job.

Thanks to Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, it's going to be even more expensive to heat your house next year. Act now to keep your costs down.

Winter finally arrives at the homestead with temperatures in the twenties and a few inches of snow. More cold is expected.