Articles - Backwoods Home Magazine

Animals

Chickens — The most valuable animal on the homestead

Brooder in a box

Raising Rabbits

A contrary guide to feeding animals

Building

Yurt Magic — Building an Enchanting Instant House

By Claire Wolfe Issue #76 • July/August, 2002 I awoke last night to a circle of moonlight reflected on a wall. It was so vivid I...

Build a wood crib with free materials

Claw Hammers

Make adobe bricks

Shelves and benches

Farm and Garden

Starting a Roadside Farm Stand

By John Murray  Issue #158 • March/April, 2016 For country landowners who desire a way to supplement their income, operating a small roadside farm stand is...

Grow Open-Pollinated Tomatoes

Build a Heated Germination Bed

Exotic Plants for the Homestead

Making Apple Cider with a Homemade Press

Americana and History

Feeling nostalgic? Now you’ll rave! Here’s the story of Burma Shave.

By Martin Waterman Issue #37 • January/February, 1996 I can remember taking a trip as a child and seeing my first Burma Shave signs. Technically speaking,...

Grandpa’s justice

Biological and chemical weapons through history

The Great Depression — A reminiscence

The barnyard scramble

Food and recipes

The wonderful world of lavender

Cast iron loaf pans from breakfast to dessert

Do you suffer from gout? Here are some recipes that might help

Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie

Self-reliance

Sewing and using cloth diapers is easier than you think

The cholesterol in your stovepipe can be fatal

The wonderful world of axes

Homemade Toys! — Easy to make, fun to play with, and great for gifts!

Energy

Battery-Powered Tools are Changing

Dim bulbs in California

Solar Power 101 — Batteries: Part 2

Power Up

Guns and Hunting

Tailoring guns to females

By Massad Ayoob Issue #131 • September/October, 2011 So, I'm sitting here in a hotel writing this, less than three hours after getting off the witness...