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How to buy your first sheep without getting shorn

Building Eric’s house

By Dorothy Ainsworth Issue #112 • July/August, 2009 This is the first in a series of several articles documenting the building of a stud-frame house from...

Build a cold smoker so you can make delicious squaw candy

Build a cistern out of corrugated road culvert

Victory Gardens

By Alice B. Yeager Issue #54 • November/December, 1998 There have been very few times in our nation's history when "We, the people" have banded together...

Leafy Green Vegetables — The Underrated Heroes of the Garden

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

By John Silveira Issue #119 • September/October, 2009 Gun control people don't seem to get just how deeply etched into the American psyche gun ownership goes...

Oregon Trail preparedness: What supplies did the settlers carry?

Just for Kids: Knock knock vinegar

Just for Kids: Visit the great prairies

Just for Kids: Killing some time (Create an afternoon time warp)

Making and using a solar cooker

Build your own battery charging station

Air power superiority

When a well-placed shot is required, when stealth and quiet are called for, an air rifle may be the best option. By Gary Lewis Issue #151 • January/February,...

Understanding the gun debate, part 3

The subtleties of safe firearms handling

The coming ice age

By John Silveira Issue #86 • March/April, 2004 As little as 30 years ago the talk wasn't about global warming, it was about an imminent ice...

The gee-whiz! page — Cats: Why they rule our world

Every group needs a black sheep

Concealed carry laws reduce crime

Is the Mainstream Media Finally Recognizing How the War on Drugs is Destroying Our Rights?

The ‘Curious Guy’ and the ‘Offended Woman’

Raising your own beef

By Jackie Clay-Atkinson Issue #175 • January/February/March, 2019 Every time I sit down to enjoy a wonderful beef roast or perfectly grilled steak, I am so...

Finding, buying, milking, and living with the family milk cow

By Jayn Steidl Thibodeau Issue #36 • November/December, 1995 Have you ever had this happen to you? You've opened the refrigerator door for a cold, refreshing...

Llamas guarding sheep? — Not such a far-fetched idea

Oregon Trail preparedness: What supplies did the settlers carry?

Seventeen great tips for caring for windows, mirrors, and other household glass

Turn your passion into a business

Use Old Newspapers to Make Your Starter Pots

By Darlene Polachic Issue #49 • January/February, 1998 Why spend money buying plant starter packs when you can make all you need from old newspapers? The added benefit of these newspaper pots is that they can...

Meat For the Homestead

By Jackie Clay-Atkinson Issue #137 • September/October, 2012 Meat is often the most expensive portion of our grocery bill, and it is getting more and more expensive every day. I've seen steaks "on sale" for more...